Sports board OKs red-ink budget
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 31, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03365/256620.stm

Big plans at track if slots come'
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Dec. 30, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/7593848.htm

Tax relief tied to gambling bill predicted
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Dec. 30, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/7593848.htm

Pa. Gambling Legislation
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 29, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/7587927.htm

Slots passage no sure bet
Erie Times-News
Dec. 29, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003112290337

Race to build track neck-in-neck
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 28, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_171998.html

'Let's get smaller'
Beaver County Times
Dec. 28, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10721938&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Slots sidelined
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 28, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/107252110036410.xml?pennpedit

Gambling not a part of Pa. budget, but not dead
Easton Express-Times
Dec. 28, 2003
http://pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-9/107260768014670.xml

Did Rendell miss his best shot on slots?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 24, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031224slots1224p2.asp

Indian issue halts Quaker State slots
Atlantic City Press
Dec. 23, 2003
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/business-casino/122303PASLOTS.html

Senate passes 10% tax hike House; slot machine haggling fails
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 21, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031221statebudgetlocal1p1.asp

Senate approves tax increase as slots negotiations collapse
Associated Press
Dec. 21, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_171145.html

It's yes to schools, no slots yet
Harrisburg Patriot-New
Dec. 21, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/107200272355841.xml?pennncap

Track, casino plan in Pittsburgh is debated
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 19, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03353/253009.stm

Talks continue on legalizing slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 19, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_170811.html

Council hears from opponents of racetrack plan
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 19, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_170794.html

Track developer well-connected
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 18, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_170612.html

Senate slots bill slated for discussion, possible vote
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 15, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031215slots1215p2.asp

Some see a jackpot in Phila. slot parlors
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 13, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/7480601.htm

State budget, tax reform, gaming OK called close
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 15, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/107148425477310.xml?pennncap

Lack of funds jeopardizes proposed hotel for Downtown
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 12, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03346/250426.stm

Nothing left to chance in casino deal
Philadelphia Daily News
Dec. 12, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/columnists/7473660.htm

Nevada east
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 12, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1071225206279180.xml?pennpedit

Slot machines could spell trouble for Pennsylvania square daubers
Erie Times-News
Dec. 12, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003112120257

2 Indian tribes look to open casinos in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 11, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03345/250030.stm

A bigger push for Indian gaming
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 11, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/7466801.htm

Fumo tests slots plan for offtrack, track sites
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 9, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1070966091308640.xml?pennncap

Court to hear racetrack dispute
Erie Times-News
Dec. 10, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20031210/NEWS02/112100329

Indian tribes target N. Shore site for casino
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 10, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_169175.html

American Indian tribe pursues site for casino
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 10, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/107105220143340.xml?pennncap

School cash problem sidelines track slots
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Dec. 6, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/7425733.htm

Indian gaming dealt new hand
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 4, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/7407879.htm

Pennsylvanians should not buy gambling's bill of goods
Erie Times-News
Nov. 28, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111280227

Anti-gambling leader stays upbeat despite odds
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 23, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1069583401270040.xml?pennnews

Protesters at Capitol focus on gambling, budget
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 20, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031120protestslocal4p4.asp

Plan for Hays racetrack gallops on
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 19, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03323/241355.stm

Slots to get head start
Erie Times-News
Nov. 18, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111190274

IP site looks like suitable spot
Erie Times-News
Nov. 18, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111180260

New slots proposal puts parlor in city
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 17, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_165571.html

Regulators want to probe proposed track site
Erie Times-News
Nov. 17, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111170315

Feud hampers effort to legalize slots
Associated Press
Nov. 16, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111160281

The cure worse than disease? Try slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 16, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_165349.html

Rendell: Slots to be OK'd soon
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 13, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031113slots1113p4.asp

Rendell says slots money could aid US Airways
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 13, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_164989.html

Rendell pushes case for Pa. slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov. 13, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/7248096.htm

Rendell wary of Fumo slots proposal
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 13, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/106871952938130.xml?pennnpol

Rendell: I expect slots by year's end
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 13, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5rendell.3160953nov13.story

Fumo backs slots at tracks, parlors
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 12, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/106864740949060.xml?pennncap

Rendell fills speaking slot at W.Va. 'Racino' conference
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 10, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031110rendell1110p4.asp

Penn National aids casino-limits drive
Harrisburgh Patriot-News
Nov. 9, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/106837391413470.xml?pennncap

Uncertainty over slots affects prices
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 9, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/sports/106837386613470.xml?pennsprec

Sports & Exhibition Authority says slots or tax needed to help cover loss
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 8, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031108countybudg1108p5.asp

MTR Gaming makes pitch for hotel
Erie Times-News
Nov. 8, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111080292

Slow-track slots debate hurts sale of Pennsylvania horses
Associated Press
Nov. 6, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003111060428

Drinks at slots is gamble for some
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 4, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1067941929224690.xml?pennnews

Only the house wins if gambling is legalized
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 2, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_162471.html

Slots opponents worry 'Louisiana Ways' will take hold in Pa.
The Express-Times
Nov. 2, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1067767475274720.xml

Gaming group buys 130 acres of McKean land as backup site
Erie Times News
Oct. 31, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110310331

Candidates don't think gambling is tax elixir
Pocono Record
Oct. 29, 2003
http://www.poconorecord.com/topstory/tjd49183.htm

The risk of states' gambling addiction
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oct. 26, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/7102915.htm
Other states find gambling revenue reliably fills coffers

Harrisburg Patriot-News
Oct. 25, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1067074482129380.xml

Budget battle lurches onward
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Oct. 27, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/7111133.htm

School officials seek slots provision
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 24, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_161662.html

Horse track bid causes rift
Erie Times-News
Oct. 24, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110240369

'This is a clean site'
Erie Times-News
Oct. 23, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110230379

Supervisors approve Penn National plan
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Oct. 23, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1066901597123700.xml?pennnews

A run for the money
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Oct. 22, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/business/1066815041100200.xml?pennbiz

Ohio Slot Proposal May Speed Gambling Race
Blood Horse.com
Oct. 21, 2003
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=18743

Hays cash offer angers residents
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 22, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_south/20031022newwaiver1022p2.asp

Rezoning OK'd for racetrack in Hays
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 22, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_city/20031022planning1022p2.asp

Fool's gold
Beaver County Times
Oct. 22, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10389817&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=6

Brownsville solicitor skeptical of purported casino plan
Connellsville Daily Courier
Oct. 21, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_161017.html

IP site as gaming mecca
Racetrack, slots, convention center, hotel considered for abandoned factory
Erie Times News
Oct. 18, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110180320

We like the slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 19, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03292/232284.stm


Slots bill remains in limbo
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Oct. 19, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/local/7026916.htm

Veon: Slots for jobs
Beaver County Times
Oct. 19, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10343579&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Beaver County's Veon eyes gambling revenue for airport
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 17, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031017veon1017p4.asp

Pet-project funds will survive in budget tiff
Harrisburgh Patriot-News
Oct. 16, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/106629671136771.xml?pennncap

It's time citizens made state lawmakers do their job
Allentown Morning Call
Oct. 16, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-quote-b-a-aoct16.story

MTR Gaming eyes bayfront
Erie Times-News
Oct. 15, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110150313

Racetrack plan gains zoning OK
Beaver County Times
Oct. 14, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10314653&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Legislators press to pass slot bill by Thanksgiving
Valley News Dispatch
Oct. 12, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_159671.html

Gambling expansion a threat, according to track opponents
Easton Express-Times
Oct. 8, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1065603950316300.xml?expresstimes?npa

Planners urged to wait on track
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 8, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_158834.html

Big Beaver nears crucial vote to permit horse racing track
Beaver County Times
Oct. 7, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10278647&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Rendell will deal to pass slots into law
Erie Times
Oct. 5, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110050285


Rendell will deal to pass slots into law
Erie Times
Oct. 5, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003110050285

To the Point: The slots machinery
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 5, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03278/228254.stm

If track, slots, maybe 2,000 jobs
Allentown Morning Call
Oct. 4, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5caprioct04.story

Slots and sales taxes have property tax-cutting pitfalls
Allentown Morning Call
Oct. 3, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-harhart-10-2oct2.story

Riverboat gambling: Wants and facts
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 2, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_157781.html

Gordner, Shelhamer Oppose Gambling
The Sunbury Daily Item
10/1/03
http://www.dailyitem.com/archive/2003/1001/local/stories/06local.htm

Voters: Roll the dice on gambling
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Sept. 30, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_157465.html

Application details plans for racetrack
Allentown Morning Call
Sept. 29, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5racetrack.3045569sep29.story


State haggles for slots deal
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Sept. 29, 2003
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10238109&BRD=2332&PAG=461&dept_id=484742&rfi=6

Democratic candidates hope to ride governor's coattails
Beaver County Times
Sept. 28, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10235794&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Lawmakers: Budget no closer to passage
Beaver County Times
Sept. 28, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10236055&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Pastors vow to fight slots at state level
Beaver County Times
Sept. 25,l 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10226437&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

A long shot in the horse license derby
Allentown Morning Call
Sept. 25, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2sep25.story

Racetrack hearing rescheduled for October 6
Beaver County Times
Sept. 25, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10212851&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Race bets may come to fair
Press Enterprise
Sept. 25, 2003
http://www.pressenterpriseonline.com/280122015373618.bsp

Isle of Capris proposes site for Pennsylvania racetrack
Thoroughbred Times
Sept. 24, 2003
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=38073&subsec=1

Rendell says he would accept fewer slot spots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sept. 24, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_156578.html

Rendell faces a devil of a job
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sept. 24, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/firstlight/20030924firstlight0924p1.asp

New track proposal positive for region
Easton Express-Times
Sept. 24, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1064394334112230.xml?expresstimes?npa

Gambling’s early payout
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Sept. 24, 2003
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10209685&BRD=2332&PAG=461&dept_id=484739&rfi=6
Second horse track proposal in Valley racing on rough turf

Allentown Morning Call
Sept. 23, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5caprisep23.story

Presque Isle Downs construction delayed
Erie-Times-News
Sept. 19, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003109210325

Slot foes prepare last-ditch drive
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Sept. 21, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1064136880144660.xml?pennncap


Harrison racetrack still waiting at starting gate
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sept. 21, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_156179.html

Partisan politics raise stakes on slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sept. 21, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_156132.html

State officials raise environment concerns about Hays track site
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sept. 18, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_city/20030918hayscity4p4.asp

Meeting set tonight on mining proposal
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sept. 18, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_155546.html

High stakes
Beaver County Times
Sept. 18, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10183767&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Rendell must push slots bill
Erie Times-News
Sept. 18, 2003

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030919/OPINION01/109190303

Lawmakers set to roll dice on slot machine debate
Allentown Morning Call
Sept. 15, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-slotssep15.story

Palmer sits tight in horse track debate
Allentown Morning Call
Sept. 15, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_3tracksep15.story

Musto rips GOP for deadlock
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Sept. 15, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/6772974.htm

Anti-slots group forms
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sept. 15, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_west/20030915wburbp9.asp

Gaming operators ante up for slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Sept. 14, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/6763784.htm

Pastors organize to halt gambling projects
Beaver County Times
Sept. 14, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10163133&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Conflict ties up slots bill in state Senate
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sept. 14, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030914gamblinglocal3p3.asp

Pennsylvania racing industry officials still lobbying for racetrack VLTs
Thoroughbred Times
Sept. 13, 2003
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=37660&subsec=1

Get to work now on gambling bill
Erie Times-News
Sept. 11, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030914/OPINION01/109140277

Plains Twp. readies slot machine law
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Sept. 11, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/thetimesleader/news/6740706.htm

Slots still a hot issue as Pennsylvania Legislature reconvenes
Thoroughbred Times
Sept. 9, 2003
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=37506&subsec=1

Legislators back on the job today
Philadelphia Inquirer
Sept. 9, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6724939.htm

Municipalities surrounding proposed horse racing site split in their opinions
Easton Express-Times
Sept. 4, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1062666311170190.xml

Will towns get trampled?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sept. 3, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_north/20030903ncover0903p2.asp

Nine applicants vie for one license
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sept. 3, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_north/20030901ntracksidea0903p3.asp

Lawmaker to push bill permitting slots at racetracks
Beaver County Times
Aug. 31, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10092454&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Greed holds up slots legislation
Philadelphia Inquirer
Sept. 2, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/6670957.htm

Racetrack Officials Brief Nazareth Council
Allentown Morning Call
Aug. 29, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b7_3nazarethaug29,0,5130318.story?coll=all-newslocal-hed

Racetrack Concerns Raised
Easton Express Times
Aug. 29, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1062147841117210.xml

Strategies Go On and Off Track at the OTW
York Daily Record
Aug. 29, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12747/

Penn Nat’l more than just horses
York Daily Record
Aug. 29, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12748/

American gambling journeys from sin to sport
York Daily Record
Aug. 28, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12701/

Pa.’s race toward slots
York Daily Record
Aug. 27, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12678/

Big winner’s ‘probably even’
York Daily Record
Aug. 27, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12679/

Wheel of addiction a dangerous game
York Daily Record
Aug. 27, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12680/

Dream in store’s name, machine
York Daily Record
Aug. 27, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/gamble/12693/

Republican hypocrisy delays property tax relief
York Daily Record
Aug. 27, 2003
http://ydr.com/story/op-ed/12544/

PA Poll finds 60% support legalizing slots in Pa.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Aug. 26, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030826papoll0826p1.asp

Marketing slots takes lots of fogwords
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 24, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_150913.html

East Hanover allowed to postpone casino vote
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Aug. 22, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1061544895165950.xml?pennneast

Mellow may have ally in Indian tribe eying casino
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Aug 22, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/6588410.htm

DEP to attend public hearing on strip mine track proposal
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 20, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_150787.html

Meadows racing may come back to Greensburg
Pittsburgh Tribune0Review
Aug. 18, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_150405.html

A bet that no one wins
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Aug. 13, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/entertainment/6518115.htm

Big Beaver moving ahead to allow racetrack
Beaver County Times
Aug. 13, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9993657&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Gambling levy: No pot of gold
Erie Times-News
Aug. 11, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003108110281

CMU professor wins award for program that aids decision-making process
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Aug. 11, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03223/210920.stm

Horse-racing license plan to take months
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 10, 2003
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_148948.html

The irresistible pull of slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Aug. 10, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030810slotsr2.asp

Elusive jackpot / Even with less payoff, slots would be worth it
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Aug. 6, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030806edgamb06p3.asp

Poll shows 2-to-1 support for slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 7, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_148408.html

Land developer gets OK to strip mine in Hays, Baldwin
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 4, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_147990.html

Slot question
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Aug. 4, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1059816911160780.xml?pennpedit

Mayor has high hopes for slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 3, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_147784.html

Slots issue needs stake in its heart
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Aug. 3, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_147309.html

Tokens of the future?
Slots aren't in it
Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug. 1, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/columnists/6431412.htm

Slots opponents: Plan is 'huge tax increase'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 31, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_147404.html
Buried

Beaver County Times
July 31, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9929099&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=6

Gambling with slot legislation
Erie Times-News
July 29, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030730/OPINION01/107300280

Arena backer keeps bid on track
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 30, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/pittsburgh/s_147124.html

Representative surveys voters on issues
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 29, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1059471336151020.xml?pennnwest

Now that Senate has killed slots bill, the real gambling begins
Allentown Morning Call
July 28, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1jul28.story

State is losing the horse race
Allentown Morning Call
July 28, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-slhorses-jul28.story

Developer thinks Foxwoods will have a big payoff
Allentown Morning Call
July 28, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-slfoxwoods2jul28.story

Mining Hays / Council must take citizen concerns to heart
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 28, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030728edhay28p1.asp

Slots on slow track as Senate briefly reconvenes
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 28, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_146784.html

Slots Or Not?
Allentown Morning Call
July 27, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-slgamblingjul27.story

Dover sees little change with slots
Allentown Morning Call
July 27, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-slimpactjul27.story

Palmer racino needs triple crown to work
Allentown Morning Call
July 27, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-slfreedomjul27.story

Gambling issue gets rest as state Senate reconvenes
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 27, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030727senatereg5p5.asp

To the Point: The race is on, and a modest slots program is left in the dust
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 27, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/col/20030727edcraig0727p2.asp

How to discourage our new 'taxpayers'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 27, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_146104.html

Kill those slots
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
July 27, 2003
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9901267&BRD=2332&PAG=461&dept_id=484739&rfi=6

Award the license to the best racetrack
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 26, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030726edtrack0726p2.asp

Findlay residents support racetrack
Beaver County Times
July 25, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9900740&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Senate buries House's slots bill
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 25, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/6378856.htm

State lawmakers focus on Phila. track owner
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 25, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6378913.htm

Pa. Senate 'buries' House bill for slots
Associated Press
July 25, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/nation/6380514.htm

Senate move scuttles House slots measure
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 25, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1059125735154330.xml?pennncap

Diverse faiths united in opposition to slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 25, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030725nodice0725p4.asp

Mining at track site gets support Hays residents protest
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 25, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_city/20030725hearing0725p3.asp

Some say House slots bill too loose
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 25, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_146353.html

Hays mining plan brings out opposition
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 25, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_146411.html

Ex-addict warns lawmakers they could lose big on slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 25, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_146349.html

Senate slot stance makes expansion a crapshoot
Allentown Morning Call
July 25, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a18_5slotsjul25.story

Slot machine bill off fast track
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 24, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030724slotsr3.asp

A better bet
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 24, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030724eddistrict0724p2.asp

Pol urges tax probe of Phila. track owner
Philadelphia Daily News
July 24, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/6371530.htm

Slots bill a bundle of confusion
Beaver County Times
July 24, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9893729&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Tatamy planners say 'whoa' to horse-racing track proposal
Easton Express-Times
July 24, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1059037513197890.xml

Most in Findlay back track for racing
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 24, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_146217.html

Clymer lost slots battle but won his peers' respect
Allentown Morning Call
July 24, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/features/all-a15_5clymerjul24.story

Backers tout Beaver County racetrack
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 23, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_west/20030723racetrack0723p1.asp

Racetrack plans community returns
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 23, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_145935.html

The slots bill: Government madness
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 23, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_145798.html

Senate critics keep pressure on slots bill
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 23, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1058952876160700.xml?pennncap

They're off!
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 23, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1058952774160700.xml?pennpedit

Anti-racetrack group assured by Palmer that its day to speak out will come
Allentown Morning Call
July 22, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b2-3palmerjul22.story

Slots bill could be jackpot for city
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 22, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_145707.html

State capitol is almost deserted while Pennsylvanians await budget solution
Allentown Morning Call
July 22, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1jul22,0,1433912.story?coll=all-newsopinion-hed

Regional board would distribute some slot machine revenue
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 22, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030722gamblerad0722p3.asp

House slots bill faces uncertain future
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Jul 21, 2003
http://www.lancasteronline.com/articles/3158.shtm

Don't bet on House vote
Lancaster Sunday News
Jul 20, 2003
http://www.lancasteronline.com/articles/3156.shtm

Chester racetrack is seen as chance for a comeback
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 21, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6347636.htm

Slots industry will hit jackpot, but public is getting hosed
Philadelphia Daily News
July 21, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/columnists/6348673.htm

Slots, taxes are still on the table in Harrisburg
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 21, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_145599.html

Architect to be named
Beaver County Times
July 20, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9873296&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Slot machine bill OK'd by House called 'dead on arrival' in Senate
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 20, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030720slots0720p1.asp

Parlor tricks
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 20, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/columnists/20030720roddy0720p1.asp

House OKs slots, not preschool
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 20, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6343701.htm

Slots' odds progress as House gives OK
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 20, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105869397618480.xml?pennncap

Senate slots OK no sure bet
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 20, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_145516.html

DeWeese champions an opening for slots at Nemacolin
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 20, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_145547.html

Slope is already slippery in slots trend
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 20, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_144941.html

Tax relief, slots pass state House
Allentown Morning Call
July 20, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5budgetjul20.story

Tax relief closer as House OKs gambling
Associated Press
July 20, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/6342007.htm

Some thoughts on slots
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
July 20, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/local/6324372.htm

State House OKs slot machine casinos
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 19, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030719slotsareg2p2.asp

Gambling legislation has distinct citrus odor
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 19, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_145453.html

Odds with addiction?
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
July 19, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/6337024.htm

A short fuse on mining
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 17, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_south/20030717blast0717p3.asp

House pushes toward vote on 11 casinos
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 18, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1058520787189780.xml


Slots vote delayed by House
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 18, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030718taxreformr2.asp

Proposed Erie racetrack wins license
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 18, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030718erietrackreg5p5.asp

State House putting final markers on gambling bill
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 18, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_145276.html

Downs gets racing license
Erie Times-News
July 18, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003107180346

Irked by Ed's cuts, House Dems refuse to vote for slots
Philadelphia Daily News
July 18, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/6330019.htm

Rendell's talks fail to bring deal on slots, budget
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 18, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6328488.htm

Tax relief plan temporarily on ice
Allentown Morning Call
July 18, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5budgetjul18.story

In for a dime
Uniontown Herald-Standard
July 18, 2003
http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9859929&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468517&rfi=6

House vote on slot machine gambling delayed
Associated Press
July 17, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/statehouse/index.ssf?/newsflash/get_story.ssf?/cgi-free/getstory_ssf.cgi?d0054_BC_PA-XGR--GamblingExpan&&news&paxgr

Senate support lacking for House slots deal
Associated Press
July 17, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/statehouse/index.ssf?/newsflash/get_story.ssf?/cgi-free/getstory_ssf.cgi?d0055_BC_PA-XGR--GamblingExpan&&news&paxgr

House considers gambling-expansion bill
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 17, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1058434254309251.xml

House ready to vote on slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 17, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030717slotsr2.asp

House to vote on tax cuts, gambling
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 17, 20003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_145069.html

Fumo threatens effort to OK slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 17, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6319254.htm

Slot bill runs into couple of snags
Philadelphia Daily News
July 17, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/6321000.htm

Slots appear a mixed blessing
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
July 17, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/6321840.htm

Slots plan losing legislative support
Allentown Morning Call
July 17, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotsjul17.story

Erie on verge of track license
Erie Times-News
July 17, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003107170386

Baldwin Borough residents worry about blasting effects
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 17, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_south/20030717blast0717p3.asp

Earll doesn't like House's expanded gambling proposal
Erie Times-News
July 17, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030717/NEWS02/107170378

GOP rumblings could bode ill for local slots
Philadelphia Daily News
July 16, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/6313142.htm

Greed - not courage - is driving gaming expansion plan
Philadelphia Daily News
July 16, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/columnists/6313143.htm

Vote in House on slot machines could be today
Allentown Morning Call
July 16, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/features/all-a13_pabudjul16.story

School reform based on slot machines is questionable
Allentown Morning Call
July 16, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-puerta7-16jul16.story

Huge expansion of gaming licenses nears House vote
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 16, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030716racetracksr1.asp

Foes say risks far outweigh fruits of new slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 16, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030716slotsr4.asp

Dubious bet / Expanding gambling's reach seems unwise
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 16, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030716edslots0716p2.asp

City slots proposal greeted warily
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 16, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_144831.html

Pittsburgh's gamble
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 16, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_144709.html

Pennsylvania Commission Gets Two New Members
The Blood-Horse
July 14, 2003
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=16941

Perzel, Rendell want to expand legal gambling bill
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 15, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1058261669122370.xml

Pittsburgh slots parlor rolled out
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 15, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_144660.html

State officials call slots a good bet for city
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 15, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_city/20030715slotsc1.asp

Gambling on greed
Uniontown Herald-Standard
July 14, 2003
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9792455&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468517&rfi=6

Experts say gambling problems on the rise among American youths
Beaver County Times
July 14, 2003
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2305&dept_id=478663&newsid=9784967&PAG=461&rfi=9

New racing panel pair face 10 bids for licenses
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 13, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030713racing0713p5.asp

Tracking horse racing licenses
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 13, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030713racingside0713p6.asp

Slots action could widen
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 13, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1058089022229670.xml

Lure of slots
Erie Times-News
July 13, 2003
http://goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030713/FRONTPAGE/107130344

Proposal to refund fee for slots license criticized
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 12, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_144254.html

State tax compromise gains momentum
Associated Press
July 10, 2003
http://www.observer-reporter.com/278243386821598.bsp

Gambling
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 9, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/105774324992200.xml?pennpedit

Off-track slots parlors still on table
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 9, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/pittsburgh/s_143703.html

The state slots: Irrepressible logic
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 9, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/s_143657.html

Presque Isle Downs' license still in limbo
Erie Times-News
July 9, 2003

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73140536642164&Avis=GE&Dato=20030709&Kategori=NEWS02&Lopenr=107090368&Ref=AR

House wants $1 billion from tracks
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 8, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1057657162275510.xml?pennncap

Pennsylvanians have good reason to welcome slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 8, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/letters/20030708lets0708p1.asp

Gambling foes seek to sink slots bill with amendments
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 7, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_143428.html

A lot riding on slots
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 6, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105748398067310.xml?pennnews

Can savvy Arneault work his magic on plan to finance Penguins' arena?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 6, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/penguins/20030706arneaultpens2p2.asp

Gambling? Deal with it!
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 6, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_143292.html

Roddey weighs in on proposed racetrack
Valley News Dispatch
July 6, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_143398.html

West Virginia's Mountaineer Resort reinvigorates community
Valley News Dispatch
July 6, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_143397.html

Day at Mountaineer Resort offers excitement
Valley News Dispatch
July 6, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_143399.html

MTR ranks amoung the country's 100 fastest-growing companies
Valley News Dispatch
July 6, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_143400.html

Candidates weigh in on Summit track, slots
Erie Times-News
July 6, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003107060309

For some people, horses can be a lot of bad luck
Allentown Morning Call
July 6, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/columnists/all-5horses-ajul06.story



Assessing slots legislation
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
July 6, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/local/6219747.htm

Veon says eight is not enough
News release
July 3, 2003
http://www.pahouse.com/pr/Veon/014070303.htm

Horses to run by 2005, developer says
Easton Express-Times
July 3, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1057223135303960.xml

Group touts impact of track and slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 3, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/business/6222984.htm

In Pittsburgh, hockey bets on slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 30, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/6200288.htm

Firm requests zoning change in Big Beaver to construct track
Beaver County Times
June 29, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8872421&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8


The painless tax windfall fantasy
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 29, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/comm/20030629edgeer29p1.asp

It's no game
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 28, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030628edslots0628p1.asp

Gaming law is pro-Fumo, anti-Manny
Philadelphia Daily News
June 27, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/columnists/6182020.htm

Slots debate wends way through Legislature
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 27, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1056706337106820.xml?pennncap

State Senate OKs slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gzette
June 26, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030626gambler2.asp

Senate votes in favor of slots
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 26, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105661989652560.xml?pennnews

Challenge's end clears gate for Senate slot vote
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 26, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105662023652560.xml?pennnews

East Hanover seeks revision of casino plan
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 26, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105662028652560.xml?pennnews

Senate's bet: 20-hour slots, $50 million fee
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 25, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105653386079240.xml?pennncap

Senators reach compromise on slots
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 24, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105644757946300.xml?pennncap

Slots vote heads for home in the Senate
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 24, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030624gamble0624p6.asp

Harmar racetrack approval linked to funding for new Penguins arena
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 24, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/penguins/20030624arenapens2.asp

Slots plan worries thrill park operators
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 23, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_141447.html

Another bidder for horse track
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 22, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030622racetrackreg4p4.asp

Further developments
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 22, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_washington/20030622wacover2.asp

Legislation hangs on negotiations
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 22, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1056274345202970.xml?pennncap

Meadows drops challenge of Presque Isle Downs
Erie Times-News
June 20, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003106200336

Bill to allow slots at racetracks heads into stretch
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 20, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030620gambler2.asp

Racetrack deal irks in Delco
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 19, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/6119347.htm

Slot machines: The great debate
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 19, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_140509.html

Winnings may help some big local losers
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 17, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_140179.html

Slots for everybody
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 17, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_140162.html

W.Va. could expand fare for gamblers
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 16, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_140074.html

Towns should share profits of racetrack slots, lawmaker says
Beaver County Times
June 15, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8321970&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Casinos watching state slots dispute
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 15, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1055669628166650.xml

Bets are off
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 15, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/opinion/1055583065271981.xml

Reader objects for all the wrong reasons
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 15, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_139275.html

Horse-racing leaders seek bigger cut from slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 14, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/6085280.htm

Lemmond antes up opposition to slots
Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader
June 14, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/6084837.htm

Businessmen with firm planning racetrack gave to Rendell adviser's PAC
Beaver County Times
June 13, 2003
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8305491&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

The Meadows considering plans to house gaming machines
Thoroughbred Times
June 10, 2003
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=34402&subsec=1

Religious groups see legalized slot machines as dicey gamble
Erie Times-News
June 13, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003106140324

Bingo vs. bandit — the one-armed kind
Erie Times-News
June 13, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003106140326

Tracks drop appeals to Chester horse-racing license
Associated Press
June 13, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1055465739200790.xml

Two racetrack owners drop harness-racing appeal
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 13, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/6078009.htm


Track case might be dropped
Erie Times-News
June 13, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003106130313

Group questions motives behind state money to IUP
Kittanning Leader-Times
June 13, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_139695.html

Lower the ante / Why a bigger gambling bill isn't a better one
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 13, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/20030613edslots0613p1.asp

Developer presents case for thoroughbred racetrack
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 13, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_139690.html

Developer wary of slots fee
Erie Times-News
June 12, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030612/FRONTPAGE/106120356

Slots at horse tracks; do it right the first time
Allentown Morning Call
June 12, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2jun12.story

Slot machines could be coming to Fayette County
Uniontown Herald Standard
June 12, 2003
http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8291787&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=8

Slots-at-the-racetrack bill hits snag in state Senate
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 11, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030611slots0611p2.asp

Racetrack plan sparks fears
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 11, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/neigh_city/20030611haystrack0611p2.asp

Murphy publicly rallies for racetrack
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 11, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/s_139176.html

Negotiators suspend slot talks
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 11, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1055324138266530.xml

Slots bill on hold after sides break off talks
Associated Press
June 11, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_139145.html

Caution voiced on gaming measure
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 10, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/6051629.htm

By contrast, slots at the center is an idea whose time should never, ever come
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 10, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/editorial/6051601.htm

Pa. racetrack slot vote looks less certain now
Atlantic City Press
June 10, 2003
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/business-casino/061003CASINONOTESJUNE8.html

Pa. horsemen address breeders' slots concerns
TimeSite.com
undated
http://www.timesite.com/apps/nm/templates/Article.asp?articleid=878&zoneid=20

Pa. slots license fee proposed
TimeSite.com
undated
http://www.timesite.com/apps/nm/templates/Article.asp?articleid=870&zoneid=20

More Pa. slots-bill woes?
TimesSite.com
undated
http://www.timesite.com/apps/nm/templates/Article.asp?articleid=849&zoneid=20

Odds are even for a vote on gambling in the state Senate
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 9, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030609legis0609p4.asp

Slot talks center on fees, share of proceeds
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 9, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1055151225279110.xml?pennnews

Horse Racing: Meadows inquire about slot options
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 8, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/sports/notebooks/20030608pohla0608p5.asp

The unofficial deal-maker, political-fixer, fund-raiser
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 8, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/business/6037315.htm

Gambling a bad focus for city planning
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 8, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_138234.html

One strange budget year
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 8, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_138528.html

Meadows will close without legalized slots, says Palone
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 6, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/sports/columnists/20030606shelly.asp

Tracks to ante at least $50 million for slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 5, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030605gambler5.asp

Race tracks might need up-front fees for slots
Philadelphia Daily News
June 5, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/6017140.htm

Mayor, developer talk slots in capital
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 5, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_138147.html

One gambling question at a time
Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
June 5, 2003
http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8213551&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=8

New demands on slots bill get hard sell
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 4, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/105471936225980.xml

Slots: Plan looks like a long shot
Bucks County Courier-Times
June 4, 2003
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-06042003-101475.html

Hays racetrack proposal out of the gate
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 4, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/pittsburgh/s_137951.html

Planning commission approves first phase of Hays racetrack plan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 4, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_city/20030604plan0604p2.asp

Stakes have grown for slot-machine legislation
Uniontown Herald Standard
June 4, 2003
http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8209796&BRD=2280&PAG=461

Gambling opponent to speak in Brownsville
Uniontown Herald Standard
June 4, 2003
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8209788&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id

Slow that pony down
Uniontown Herald Standard
June 4, 2003
http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8212823&BRD=2280&PAG=461

House Democrats say greed over track licenses could delay slots vote
News release
June 4, 2003
http://www.pahouse.net/pr/DeWeese/050060403.htm

Veon continuing to push for gaming expansion
News release
June 3, 2003
http://www.pahouse.net/pr/Veon/014060303.htm

Speaker proposing broad gambling bill
Pitsburgh Tribune-Review
June 3, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/regional/s_137748.html

Hays racetrack plan puts aside land for public park
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 3, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_city/20030603racetrack0603p2.asp

With or without slots
Associated Press
June 3, 2003
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8200018&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Track Owners May Have to Pay for Slots
Associated Press
June 3, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003106010323

Hays racetrack announcements expected
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 2, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/neigh_city/20030602track0602p3.asp

Pennsylvania Racetrack Slots Bills Still on Table
The Blood-Horse
June 2, 2003
http://www.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=16172

Sides jockey over shares of slots money
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 2, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1054546233199250.xml

Slots week
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 2, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/opinion/1054546211199250.xml

Proposal for slot machine licenses drawing criticism
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 2, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/s_137592.html

Pressure builds for decision on slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 1, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/5985527.htm

Slots spark frenzy of lobbying
Pittsburgh Tribine-Review
June 1, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_137546.html

Proposed Gambling Has Many At Odds
Scranton Times Tribune
June 1, 2003
http://www.scrantontimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8182030&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

Odds may be going against slots machines plan
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
June 1, 2003
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/5986594.htm

Democrats drafting state gambling bill
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 31, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030531slots0531p6.asp

License fees for slots are gaining steam
Harrisburg Patriot-News
May 30, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/105428743476490.xml?pennnews

Horse racetracks need slots to survive, owners claim
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 30, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030530slots0530p6.asp

Racetrack owners say state fees would hurt facility upgrades
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 30, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_137215.html

Racetrack owners warn against fees, taxes
Associated Press
May 30, 2003
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2003105300286

Fate of Rendell's racetrack slot machine proposal now a gamble
Allentown Morning Call
May 30, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/features/all-a14_5slotsmay30.story

Pastor: 'No dice' to slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 29, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/localnews/20030529nodicer4.asp

Group says 'No Dice' to Pa. slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 29, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_136975.html

Markowitz's assumptions are wrong
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 29, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_136874.html

If slots are inevitable in Pa., state should cash in
Philadelphia Inquirer
May 28, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/5957327.htm

Slots of trouble down the stretch for track plans
Philadelphia Daily News
May 27, 2003
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/columnists/5948988.htm

It's a safe bet that state will expand legalized gambling
Allentown Morning Call
May 27, 2003
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-view5-27may27.story

What was the point of article on slots?
Harrisburg Patriot-News
May 27, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1053768714187810.xml?pennletters

Auctioning slot licenses could hit jackpot
Valley News Dispatch
May 27, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_136656.html

The case against casinos is built on economic and social grounds
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 26, 2003
http://www.postgazette.com/forum/letters/20030526edletscopy26p1.asp

Slots no sure bet for Pa.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 25, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_136227.html

Time for legislators to stand tall
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 25, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_135621.html

Foolish bet
Harrisburg Patriot-News
May 25, 2003
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1053769079187810.xml?pennletters

Is the fix in?
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 24, 2003
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_135992.html

Amendment would give more money to horsemen
Lebanon Daily News
May 28, 2003
http://www.ldnews.com/Stories/0,1413,139~10137~1417749,00.html

Foe takes curious route to fight slots
Lebanon Daily News
May 28, 2003
http://www.ldnews.com/Stories/0,1413,139%257E10137%257E1417742,00.html