Newsmaker: Sen. Jim Ferlo / Setting off debate over Pittsburgh end of slots bill
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 28, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04180/338637.stm

Rendell can almost taste victory on slots
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 28, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/news/s_200854.html

Looking at the gambling issue
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 28, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200567.html

Property tax relief, big incentives succeed in winning votes for slots
Associated Press
June 28, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a8_viewingharrijun28,0,5881497.story

Chances to gamble prevalent in region
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 27, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04179/338280.stm

For compulsive gamblers, losses mount quickly
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 27, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04179/337660.stm

Allow me to be blunt ...
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 27, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200632.html

Debate our future? You have to be nuts
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 27, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200633.html

Critics: Slots fee 'a gift to ultra-rich'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 27, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200770.html

Pens fans must take up arena fight
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 27, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200606.html

Slots bill aim: Pa. gamblers spend it here
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 27, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9020263.htm

HISTORIC VOTE
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 27, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1088241684213940.xml?pennpedit

Slots bill shaping up as bad law, and is based on dishonest rationale
Allentown Morning Call
June 27, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1jun27,0,3787492.story

Property tax relief, slots bill co-dependent
Beaver County Times
June 27, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12114962&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Airport could cash in on slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 26, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04178/337905.stm

Penguins + slots is OK by Bettman
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 26, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04178/337926.stm

Slots an iffy bet, even if track's a go
Allentown Morning Call
June 26, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotsjun26,0,3707990.story

Pocono Downs a key to slots
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
June 26, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/9015544.htm

Analysis: Slots debate has long history
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 25, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04177/337309.stm

Senate votes rounded up in favor of slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 25, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04177/337413.stm

Slots bill payoff not immediate for homeowners
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 25, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200464.html

Racetrack neighbors cautious on casino
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 25, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/108815536850820.xml
Valley horseracing on ice
The Express-Times
June 25, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-11/1088154331134420.xml

Slot machine makers see big boost
CBS MarketWatch
June 25, 2004
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/yhoo/story.asp?source=blq/yhoo&siteid=yhoo&dist=yhoo&guid=%7BBA04740B%2DD106%2D45FA%2DB68C%2D2418DFF21DD5%7D

Majority vote expected for slots
Allentown Morning Call
June 25, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotsjun25,0,3642453.story?coll=all-news-hed

Sturla: Slots deal is odds-on favorite
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
June 25, 2004
http://www.lancasteronline.com/pages/news/local/7222

Slots in Erie a good bet
Erie Times-News
June 25, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004106250419

Slots ... maybe
Erie Times-News
June 25, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004106250480

Party leaders agree on slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 24, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04176/336733.stm

Slots are hot in Weirton
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 24, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04176/336720.stm

Borrowing on gambling
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 24, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200216.html

Slots talks forge deal
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 24, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200273.html

OK for slots is close
Philadelphia inquirer
June 24, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/8998653.htm?ERIGHTS=-1401190764260837600philly::cryder@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=8opvqvoxwsosxtouuxxooooooo|chris|Y
Chester Downs deal with Harrah's is approved
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 24, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/8998592.htm

Slots Looking Likely
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 24, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/108806894343090.xml
Slots legislation a step closer to becoming reality
Associated Press
June 24, 2004
http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12077345&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=18171&rfi=6

Some neighborly advice: Don't fall for slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 23, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04175/336079.stm

Politicians would control proposed gambling board
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 23, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200130.html

New legislation could bring slots to the city soon
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 23, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200198.html

One city slots site expected
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 23, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_200117.html

Chester Downs Hits Jackpot
The Daily Times
June 23, 2004
http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12060470&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=18171&rfi=6

Stakes are too high for failure
Erie Times-News
June 23, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004106230391

Erie group lobbies for slots
Erie Times-News
June 23, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004106230285

Slot machine opponents picket Capitol
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 22, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04174/335694.stm

State eyes borrowing on gambling revenues
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 22, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_199884.html

Calif. to lift limit on tribal slot machines
Associated Press
June 22, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/nation/8979805.htm

Gambling opponents gather at the Capitol
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 22, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/8979829.htm

Latest slots bill may be payback
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 21, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04171/334496.stm

Slots may take cut of lottery's revenue
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 20, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1087723362252982.xml?pennnews

Owner rolls dice on Station Square site
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 17, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_199159.html

Bad spin for Downs at Pocono slots
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
June 15, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/8922890.htm

Slots of intrigue awaits new budget
Philadelphia Daily News
June 14, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/columnists/8917691.htm?ERIGHTS=915979061053049672philly::abale@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=9pppxyuytyyqqyqrystspppppp|Anne|N

States' gambling habit grows
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 13, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/8908683.htm

State slots bill nears decision
Beaver County Times
June 13, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=11941646&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Pennsylvania tracks try to counter proposed slots license auction
Thoroughbred Times
June 12, 2004
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=45894&subsec=1

Racetracks battle auction of slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 12, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04164/330941.stm

Costly dithering over gambling
Erie Times-News
June 10, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004106100302

Casinos don't dampen prospects for possible Erie complex
Erie Times-News
June 10, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004106100390

Wizard of Oz trickery: Slots for schools and referendums
Allentown Morning Call
June 10, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-potts6-10jun10,0,4096867.story

If you get to play slots, what are your odds?
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 9, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/columnists/1086772920304930.xml?pennoped

Smarty Jones' trainer campaigns for slots bill
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 9, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/8874234.htm?ERIGHTS=-7615301628210949044philly::abale@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=9pppxyuytyyqqyqrystspppppp|Anne|N

Critics already circling, trust takes on more risk
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 6, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/8847555.htm?ERIGHTS=-2508411626741582800philly::abale@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=9pppxyuytyyqqyqrystspppppp|Anne|Y

'Doctor, doctor: Cancel that lawyer's appointment'
Allentown Morning Call
June 5, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a14_5resolutionjun05,0,2603481.story?coll=all-statenews-hed

Hard fight ahead for Rendell budget proposal
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 8, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/8865193.htm?ERIGHTS=-2670553308418596966philly::abale@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=9pppxyuytyyqqyqrystspppppp|Anne|Y

Slots debate evinces worst in officials
Harrisburg Patriot-News
June 7, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/columnists/1086427255150490.xml?pennoped

Oversight chair: City needs slot investment
Associated Press
June 6, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=11873236&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Why no slots yet?
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_197332.html
Auction urged for slots licenses
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 5, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04157/327423.stm

BETTING AGAINST STATE HOUSE
Philadelphia Daily News
June 2, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/8815471.htm

Smarty Jones still hasn't won votes for slot machine legislation
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 1, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04153/325121.stm

Slots could get lucky break
Erie Times-News
May 30, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004105300366