Lesson given in casino cheating

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 16, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04351/427569.stm

Gambling control board keeps sleeves rolled up

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

December 16, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_283906.html

Slots panel retains consultant, OKs policy

Philadelphia Daily News

December 16, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10428181.htm

2 firms hired to search for executives for state gaming board

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 15, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04350/427065.stm

Gaming board puts cards on table

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

December 15, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_283489.html

Slots panel has first meeting, gets sued

Philadelphia Daily News

December 15, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10419764.htm

Gaming board begins business

Harrisburg Patriot-News

December 15, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1103106131124030.xml?pennncap

Filippi troubles won't affect track

Erie Times-News

December 14, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041214/FRONTPAGE/112140471&SearchID=73193156966404

State Gaming Control Board to hold first meeting

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 14, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04349/426647.stm

Gaming Control Board is ready to go... maybe

Philadelphia Inquirer

December 14, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10410201.htm?1c

State gaming board starts to set slots timeline

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 13, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04348/426115.stm

Land deal case fuels debate over slots

Harrisburg Patriot-News

December 13, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/110293324114170.xml?pennnews

Some convinced gambling will breed corruption

Associated Press

December 13, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10402737.htm

Betters files another lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania slots law

Thoroughbred Times

December 13, 2004

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=51444&subsec=1

Gaming board to begin work

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 12, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_282456.html

Slots bill's rush to law was illegal, suit claims

Harrisburg Patriot-News

December 11, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1102760418180370.xml?pennncap

State officials face lawsuits claiming slots law is unconstitutional

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

December 11, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_282249.html

Developer's lawsuit challenges gambling law

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 11, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04346/425381.stm

Filippi goes back to work

Erie Times-News

December 10, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041210/FRONTPAGE/112100435

Erie mayor, 2 others charged in racetrack real estate deal

Associated Press

December 9, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04344/424079.stm

Erie mayor accused in deal

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

December 9, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_281414.html

Attorney general: Developer felt 'shaken down' by Aiko investors

Erie Times-News

December 9, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041209/FRONTPAGE/112090419

Filippi indicted, vows to fight

Erie Times-News

December 9, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041209/FRONTPAGE/112090415

Filippi stays home from work, issues statement

Erie Times-News

December 9, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041209/FRONTPAGE/41209014

Sloppy work in governor's office is latest flaw in gambling legislation

Allentown Morning Call

December 8, 2004

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2dec08,0,3660988.story

BREAKING NEWS: Filippi charged

Erie Times-News

December 8, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041208/FRONTPAGE/41208019

Track subsidy splits audience

Erie Times-News

December 3, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041203/FRONTPAGE/112030437

The quite convenient veto

New Castle News

December 3, 2004

http://www.ncnewsonline.com/story.asp?id=5679

State Gaming Board ready for business

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 2, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04337/420542.stm

Ed: I vetoed slot changes. GOP: Oh, no you didn't.

Philadelphia Daily News

December 2, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10318213.htm?1c

Veto of slots bill invalid, GOP says

Associated Press

December 2, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10318367.htm

Republican leaders challenge veto

Harrisburg Patriot-News

December 2, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/110198297943770.xml?pennncap

Rendell veto kills slots amendments

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 1, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04336/419810.stm

Rendell says gambling-law revisions stray too far from intent

Associated Press

December 1, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10309566.htm?1c

When ‘lawyerly habits of mind’ work against the common good

Philadelphia Inquirer

December 1, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/opinion/local2/10312733.htm

Schools wary of slots impact

Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

December 1, 2004

http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/10306862.htm

MTR to get subsidy offer

Erie Times-News

November 17, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041117/FRONTPAGE/111170483

Slots bill aims to protect lottery-funded programs

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

November 16, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04321/412502.stm

State House OKs gambling law changes

Associated Press

November 16, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_273312.html

Fiasco in talks with MTR

Erie Times-News

November 16, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041116/OPINION01/111160403&SearchID=73190156376470

Inn owner waiting to show his cards

Pocono Record

November 16, 2004

http://www.poconorecord.com/topstory/tjd88170.htm

Erie mayor's link to land buys focus of probe

Associated Press

November 8, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04313/408607.stm

Gambling debate just beginning

Erie Times-News

November 8, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041108/OPINION01/111080451&SearchID=73189356310688

Local businesses fear their gaming odds

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

November 7, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04312/406867.stm

Spots for slots not easy to find

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

November 7, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04312/407486.stm

Slots, medical malpractice among items on Legislature's plate

Associated Press

November 7, 2004

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a16_lamenov07,0,3319710.story

Pa. court should make a clear ruling

Philadelphia Daily News

November 5, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/10103027.htm

Another banner year of sales expected

Harrisburg Patriot-News

November 5, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/sports/1099650141177940.xml?pennsprec

MTR wants public cash

Erie Times-News

November 5, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041105/FRONTPAGE/111050410

Legalization of slots inspires Pennsylvania farm to add six stallions

Thoroughbred Times

Nov. 3, 2004

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=50481&subsec=1

Developer who dreamed of Beaver County horse track now envisions an indoor waterpark

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

November 4, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04309/406233.stm

Gambling purchase is agreed

Inquirer Wire Service

November 4, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/business/10094890.htm?1c

Justices seem skeptical of slots suit

Associated Press

November 2, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/10073941.htm?1c

Shick: Bedford Downs team "did an outstanding job
Newcastle News

October 30, 2004

http://www.ncnewsonline.com/story.asp?id=4748

Lawrence, Beaver County developers trade attacks on finance

Beaver County Times

October 28, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13241311&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Lawrence racetrack potential promoted

Beaver County Times

October 27, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13231717&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Area slots operation takes shape

Harrisburg Patriot-News

October 27, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/business/109886881852680.xml?pennbiz

Race for harness racing license heats up
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 26, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04300/401697.stm

Harness racing proponents say site is better because it's longer
Beaver County Times
October 26, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13222802&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Harness-racing applicant touts benefits of mile track
Associated Press
October 26, 2004
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/sports/horse_racing/kentucky_derby/10014984.htm

Two Western Pennsylvania resorts in running for slots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 24, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04298/400735.stm

Murphy says developers put off by ban on slots Downtown
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 24, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04300/401795.stm

Slots and Jobs
Beaver County Times
October 20, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13167534&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Fumo decries Senate revisions to gambling law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 19, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04293/398071.stm

No more excuses -- fix the slots law
Pittsburgh Valley Independent
October 19, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_263555.html

House panel OKs slots-law changes
Associated Press
October 19, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9955384.htm?1c

The Downs a diamond in rough for tribe
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
October 19, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/columnists/casey_jones/9953038.htm

Mohegans may seek early slots license
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
October 19, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/9953347.htm

Slots supporters fight for in-state distributorships
Pocono Record
October 19, 2004
http://www.poconorecord.com/local/exd60634.htm

Rendell tries again to fill top gaming slot
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 15, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04289/396175.stm

Rendell taps Phila. lawyer as slots chairman
Philadelphia Inquirer
October 15, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9922101.htm?1c

Attorney tapped to head slots board
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 15, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1097832062114590.xml?pennncap

Indian tribe mulls Downs
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
October 15, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/9921578.htm

Rendell tries again to fill top gaming slot
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 15, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04289/396175.stm

Rendell taps Phila. lawyer as slots chairman
Philadelphia Inquirer
October 15, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9922101.htm?1c

Attorney tapped to head slots board
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 15, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1097832062114590.xml?pennncap

Indian tribe mulls Downs
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
October 15, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/9921578.htm

Slots: Issue not settled
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
October 14, 2004
http://www.lancasteronline.com/pages/news/local/4/9032

Presque Isle Downs buys IP site
Erie Times-News
October 13, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041013/NEWS02/110130424&SearchID=73186739115044

Track size won't give proposals the inside lane, expert says
Associated Press
October 13, 2004
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/politics/9900928.htm

Gaming in Pa. is off to a rough start
Philadelphia Inquirer
October 11, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9888994.htm

Regional leaders 'sharing the facts with you' about MTR
Erie Times-News
October 11, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041009/OPINION08/110090470&SearchID=73186551235217

Two Ricks right to caution public about MTR's push for subsidies
Erie Times-News
October 11, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041010/OPINION04/110100333&SearchID=73186551284717

Group hones plans for track near New Castle
Youngstown Vindicator
October 10, 2004
http://www.vindy.com/basic/news/284566854413754.php

Not your father's slot machines
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 10, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04284/393370.stm

Faking a slots law fix
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 10, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_260004.html

For slot amendments and dedicated funding
Philadelphia Daily News
October 10, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9870331.htm

Trying to repair a sloppily done lawAllentown Morning Call
October 10, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2oct10,0,1690326.story

Does 'Gambler' guv know when to hold 'em?
Philadelphia Daily News
October 8, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9865818.htm

Let's do gambling on our terms
Philadelphia Daily News
October 8, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9865772.htm

MTR talks to start Monday
Erie Times-News
October 8, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041008/NEWS02/110080499&SearchID=73186256584901

Gaming industry happy to put bets on Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 7, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04281/391779.stm

Senate pushes for changes to slots law
Associated Press
October 7, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04281/391778.stm

Senate approves slots law changes
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 7, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_259314.html

Senate considers GOP's slots-reform legislation
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 7, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/109714103311490.xml?pennnews

Valley must unite to get slots, stadium to spread the wealth, leaders say
Allentown Morning Call
October 7, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_4revshareoct07,0,5840892.story

Anything goes
Beaver County Times
October 7, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13089163&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=6

Bid for slots at Steel site merits full consideration
Easton Express-Times
October 7, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/expresstimes/index.ssf?/base/news-1/109713987555510.xml

Debate set on major revision of state's gambling law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04280/391223.stm

Slots: A roll of the dice
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04280/390917.stm

Playing by easy House rules
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_258850.html

Slots law may get revisions today
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_258782.html

Senate discussing slots-law amendment
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 6, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/109705454586420.xml?pennncap

Councils to press ahead with MTR negotiations
Erie Times-News
October 6, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041006/FRONTPAGE/110070306&SearchID=73186056572078

Debate set on major revision of state's gambling law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04280/391223.stm

Slots: A roll of the dice
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04280/390917.stm

Playing by easy House rules
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_258850.html

Slots law may get revisions today
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_258782.html

Senate discussing slots-law amendment
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 6, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/109705454586420.xml?pennncap

Councils to press ahead with MTR negotiations
Erie Times-News
October 6, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041006/FRONTPAGE/110070306&SearchID=73186056572078

Debate set on major revision of state's gambling law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04280/391223.stm

Slots: A roll of the dice
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04280/390917.stm

Playing by easy House rules
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_258850.html

Slots law may get revisions today
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 6, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_258782.html

Senate discussing slots-law amendment
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 6, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/109705454586420.xml?pennncap

Councils to press ahead with MTR negotiations
Erie Times-News
October 6, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041006/FRONTPAGE/110070306&SearchID=73186056572078

It's taking too long to fix the slots law
Washington Observer Reporter
October 4, 2004
http://www.observer-reporter.com/288010554832341.bsp

Veon defends donation from track operator
Beaver County Times
Oct. 3, 2004
http://timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13059048&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Slots amendments await lawmakers
Beaver County Times
October 3, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13059047&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Fixing a lousy law
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 3, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_257517.html

Pennsylvania harness racing panel in power struggle
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 3, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04277/389071.stm

I'm a big Philly cheese and no dang reporter's gonna roll me
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 3, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_257502.html

This slots loophole is gaping
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 3, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_257510.html

Seven Springs may win slots gamble
Tribune-Democrat
October 3, 2004
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/articles/2004/10/03/news/news04.txt

Slots foes to sue
Lancaster Sunday News
October 2, 2004
http://www.lancasteronline.com/pages/news/local/4/8826

Bill proposes felony for slots interest
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 30, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_256649.html

About gambling rule - heh-heh...
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 30, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/columnists/9794446.htm?1c

Judge and House speaker wrong on slots; rule changes won't fix the law
Allentown Morning Call
September 30, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1sep30,0,2607833.story

Track negotiators ousted
Erie Times-News
September 30, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041001/FRONTPAGE/110010431&SearchID=73185550029218

Changes to slots law in works
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 29, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_256265.html

Slots a roll of the dice
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 29, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04273/386984.stm

Another plan to clean up slots law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 29, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04273/387310.stm

Slots Ownership
Philadelphia Daily News
September 29, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9784969.htm

Senate eyes repeal of rule that lets lawmakers own gambling interests
Associated Press
September 29, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a15_slotssep29,0,4699474.story

Speaker wants House gambling rule
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 28, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_255794.html

House rule to ban slots investments
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 28, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04272/387035.stm

Perzel wants ban on slots ownership
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 28, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9776452.htm

House Speaker seeks ban on lawmaker ownership of slots
Associated Press
September 28, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13020502&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Casino talks start Wednesday
Erie Times-News
September 28, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040928/NEWS02/109280401&SearchID=73185550029218

Slots panel pick has links to DeNaples
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
September 27, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/9767875.htm

Court to rule on slots nominee
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 23, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04267/383977.stm

Appeals court hears gaming board argument
Harrisburg Patriot-News
September 23, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1095931366137060.xml?pennncap

Quick slots talks sought
Erie Times-News
September 21, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040921/FRONTPAGE/109210224

Erie region wins over self-interests
Erie Times-News
September 21, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040921/OPINION01/109210437&SearchID=73184550693299

Only imagination limits the possibilities of slots
Allentown Morning Call
September 21, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-quote-b-a-asep21,0,3963541.story

Don't gamble on gaming board
Erie Times-News
September 20, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040920/OPINION01/109200407&SearchID=73184550233764

Racetrack talks secret
Erie Times-News
September 19, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040919/FRONTPAGE/109190430&SearchID=73184550233764

Meadowlands preserves rich racing history
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 19, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04263/380478.stm

Newly united front in slots talks offers glimpse of promising politics of future
Erie Times-News
September 19, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040919/OPINION04/109190282&SearchID=73184550233764

City, county team up
Erie Times-News
September 18, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040918/FRONTPAGE/109180483&SearchID=73184550233764

Valley vying over slots license
Allentown Morning Call
September 18, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_4gamblingsep18,1,7879428.story

Meadows slots could be up, running in '06
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 18, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_252493.html

Gambling industry's bets on slot machines paid off
Associated Press
September 17, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04261/380741.stm

Navy Yard points way for Penn's Landing
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 17, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/columnists/inga_saffron/9684102.htm

The Friel Debacle
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 17, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9684216.htm

Disclosure
Harrisburg Patriot-News
September 17, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1095412846250740.xml?pennpedit

Gov. Rendell's anger toward reporters glosses over flaws in gaming law
Allentown Morning Call
September 17, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1sep17,0,2804446.story

Slots installation striking out
The Valley Independent
September 16, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_251999.html

Friel leaves gambling board
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 16, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_251787.html

Oversight chairman's possible conflict eyed
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 16, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_251756.html

Friel quits gaming commission
Philadelphia Daily News
September 16, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9675794.htm

Slots panel chairman pick backs out
Harrisburg Patriot-News
September 16, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/109532654572231.xml?pennnews

Slots sought for ex-Steel land
Allentown Morning Call
September 16, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_4slotssep16,0,2004047.story?coll=all-news-hed

Seriousness of flaws in gambling law demands fast repairs by Legislature
Allentown Morning Call
September 16, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1sep16,0,2738909.story

City ready to make offer to MTR
Erie Times-News
September 16, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040916/NEWS02/109160400&SearchID=73184036625663

Sun Ship Co. has date with wrecking ball
Delaware County Daily Times
September 16, 2004
http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12936072&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=18171&rfi=6'

Pennsylvania lobbyists received $575,000 to help pass slots bill
Thoroughbred Times
September 16, 2004
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=48795&subsec=1

Tiny South Versailles divided over racetrack
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 15, 2004
http://www.postgazette.com/pg/04259/379089.stm

New complex will have positive spin-offs
HarnessLink.com
September 15, 2004
http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=16910

$575K spurred slots lobbyists
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 15, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_251381.html

Friel to step down as gaming-board chief
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 15, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9666755.htm

Will Friel be dropped?
Philadelphia Daily News
September 15, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9666529.htm

Cashing in?
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
September 15, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/entertainment/9665435.htm

Confessions from a one-armed bandit
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
September 15, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/entertainment/9665456.htm

Rendell stands by Friel for gaming post
Philadelphia Daily News
September 14, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9657705.htm

Pressure is on to reopen slots bill
Allentown Morning Call
September 14, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotssep14,0,2593870.story

City to make offer to MTR
Erie Times-News
September 14, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040914/NEWS02/109140322&SearchID=73183838384640

Without Slots, Maryland Horsemen Look Elsewhere
Bloodhorse.com
September 14, 2004
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=24286

Fast Eddie's fabulous slots fiasco
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 12, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_250066.html

Slots parlors size an issue
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 12, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_250348.html

State's slots system must be trustworthy, especially the new gaming commissionAllentown Morning Call
September 12, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2sep12,0,2869978.story

Getting best slots deal for public requires Schenker to stop hiding and come clean
Erie Times-News
September 12, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040912/OPINION04/109120507&SearchID=73183735204750

WESTERN PA. HORSE TRACKS A gaming license: Who will win...
Youngstown Vindicator
September 12, 2004
http://www.vindy.com/basic/news/281430363159506.php

Little on gambling panel checks will be aired
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 11, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_250138.html

Group halts 'racino' plan
Philadelphia Daily News
September 11, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9636295.htm

Group abandons plan for racetrack at old base
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 11, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9634376.htm

Another bid for harness license aired
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 10, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04254/376659.stm

Centaur out of the gate in racetrack bid
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 10, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_249746.html

Background check on Friel is due today
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 10, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9626030.htm

Company makes its bid to bring harness racing to Beaver County Beaver County Times
September 10, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12894930&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Beaver track makes its case
Youngstown Vindicator
September 10, 2004
http://www.vindy.com/basic/news/284548665755574.php

MANY ATTEND LICENSE HEARING
HarnessLink.com
September 10, 2004
http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=16780

New Castle crowd gets behind racetrack/casino plan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 9, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04253/376000.stm

Ownership ban still an issue
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 9, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04253/375986.stm

Plan would curtail slots ownership by lawmakers
Associated Press
September 9, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9613610.htm

Family bids for harness track license Beaver County Times
September 9, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12885577&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Harness track poses threatErie Times-News
September 9, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040909/NEWS02/109090414&SearchID=73183438900406

Bedford Downs out of the gate
Youngstown Vindicator
September 9, 2004
http://www.vindy.com/featured/281408517906197.php

Schools not prepared to put money on slots revenue
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 8, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_248931.html

Pa. Gaming Law Close gaping loopholes
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 8, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9604281.htm

Slots-board appointee challenged
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 8, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9604288.htm

Pappert files suit to block Coy nod
Harrisburg Patriot-News
September 8, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1094635302253230.xml?pennncap

State sues to block gaming board choiceAllentown Morning Call
September 8, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/features/all-a8_5gamblesep08,0,6992876.story

Legislators defend rules about ownership of slot operations
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
September 8, 2004
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/9600793.htm

$50 million slots offer
Erie Times-News
September 8, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040908/FRONTPAGE/109080405&SearchID=73183439021593

Arneault wants board to decide
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Erie Times-News
September 8, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040909/NEWS02/109090409&SearchID=73183439250837

Mayor still in chargeErie Times-News
September 8, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040909/NEWS02/109090413&SearchID=73183439306432

Pitch Made for Harness Racing Complex
WYTV 33
September 8, 2004
http://www.wytv.com/news/headlines/1003166.html

Bedford Downs
WKBN, OH
September 8, 2004
http://www.wkbn.com/Global/story.asp?S=2275668

Casinos should be subject to the same local codes
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 7, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04251/374504.stm

Rival harness racetrack planners to make pitches to state
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 7, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04251/374709.stm

Lucky 7 will cash in on gaming
Harrisburg Patriot-News
September 7, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/columnists/1094548824241041.xml?penncolesh

FBI agent to be named to state gambling board
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
August 30, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_245816.html

Slots, the Mob and no answers
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
August 30, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_245189.html

Filippi's rash reaction won't help city stake its claim to slots cash
Erie Times-News
August 29, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040829/OPINION04/108290467&SearchID=73182339481170

Full disclosure sought on Friel
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
August 28, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_245231.html

GOP lawmakers, slots foes target gaming appointee
Philadelphia Inquirer
August 28, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9518866.htm

Gaming setup concerns experts
Philadelphia Inquirer
August 28, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9518904.htm

Analysis: Filling state gambling board a political challenge
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 28, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04241/369245.stm

Track, slots mean money
Erie Times-News
August 27, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040827/OPINION03/108270416&SearchID=73182339577828

MEC Racing still in the running for state license
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 27, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04240/368667.stm

Rendell needs to rethink his slots board choice
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 27, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04240/368249.stm

Coy appointed to state Gaming Control Board
Harrisburg Patriot-News
August 27, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1093598542105660.xml?pennnews

Dem lawmaker picked for gaming panelAllentown Morning Call
August 27, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/features/all-a10_5gambleaug27,0,4901373.story

Region still wins with MTR choice
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Erie Times-News
August 26, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73182036427562&Avis=GE&Dato=20040827&Kategori=OPINION01&Lopenr=108270414&Ref=AR

Rendell backs gaming panel pick
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 26, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04239/367963.stm

Salaries announced for slots panel
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 25, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04238/367462.stm

Attorney general wants more say over gaming
Philadelphia Inquirer
August 25, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9490697.htm?ERIGHTS=5352248291428620049philly::cryder@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=8opvqvoxwsosxtouuxxooooooochrisY

$145,000 salary is 'competitive' with business, state officials say
Harrisburg Patriot-News
August 25, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1093425725283830.xml?pennncap

Summit may get track, casino
Erie Times-News
August 25, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73181955497406&Avis=GE&Dato=20040825&Kategori=FRONTPAGE&Lopenr=108250251&Ref=AR

Impact on convention center downplayed
Erie Times-News
August 25, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040825/NEWS02/108250253

Gaming board pick criticized

Harrisburg Patriot-News

August 24, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/109333925891810.xml?pennncap

Old allegation against slots chief is resurrected

Philadelphia Inquirer

August 24, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9477705.htm

Legislator calls for gaming board member Frank Friel to quit

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 24, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04237/366536.stm

MTR won't forget Erie
Erie Times-News

August 23, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040823/FRONTPAGE/108230402

Beaver County developer says slots exclusions deliberately target him

Associated Press

August 22, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12751898&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Developers jockey for harness license, only one can win

Beaver County Times

August 22, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12751897&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=8

Slots revisited / The Legislature should fix, not gut, the slots law

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 22, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04235/365037.stm

Suit: Slots Law Unfair

Associated Press

August 21, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73181740166406&Avis=GE&Dato=20040821&Kategori=FRONTPAGE&Lopenr=108210394&Ref=AR

Slots law faces first challenge

Philadelphia Inquirer

August 21, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9456836.htm?ERIGHTS=-4384956566421247746philly::cryder@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=8opvqvoxwsosxtouuxxooooooochrisY

Betters sues Rendell, others over gambling law

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

August 21, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_231953.html

Gaming panel chief quits as NFL referee

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 21, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04234/365271.stm

Casino exclusion brings a lawsuit

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 21, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04234/365312.stm

Rendell stands behind gambling board pick

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

August 20, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_215080.html

Township asked to make way for horse racing

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

August 20, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_209076.html

It's all lemons for neighbors when the slot parlors move in

Philadelphia Inquirer

August 19, 2004

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9438243.htm

Dems vow no more slots debate

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

August 19, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_209011.html

Slots Bill Stays as is - High-ranking House Members tell parties not to reopen issue

Beaver County Times

August 18, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12719006&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Horseracing project for Big Beaver is out

Beaver County Times

August 17, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12710503&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Competition for thoroughbred track thins out

Associated Press

August 17, 2004

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73181740310312&Avis=GE&Dato=20040817&Kategori=NEWS06&Lopenr=108170358&Ref=AR

Racing license list shorter

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

August 17, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_208542.html

4 groups still want thoroughbred racing track license

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 17, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04230/362918.stm

Gaming board choice surprised by appointment

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 17, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04230/362887.stm

Not a good bet / Stabile proposal for casino is not persuasive

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 16, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04229/362306.stm

House of cards
Beaver County Times

August 12, 2004

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12676971&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Gaming firm plans to buy casino

Harrisburg Patriot-News

August 12, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/business/1092304925181050.xml?pennbiz

Ex-cop to chair gambling board

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

August 12, 2004

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_207812.html

Cop to chair state slots panel

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 12, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04225/360368.stm

McClatchy still firmly opposed to slots casino

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 12, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04225/360300.stm

State police plan constant presence in slots casinos

Harrisburg Patriot-News

August 11, 2004

http://www.pennlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1092217236134870.xml?pennnews

Republican legislators vow to fix slot law 'flaws'

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 9, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04222/358910.stm

A.C. fears in-state rivals, panel told
Philadelphia Inquirer
August 3, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9308611.htm?ERIGHTS=6398058664631114333philly::cryder@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=8opvqvoxwsosxtouuxxooooooochrisY

Conneaut Lake slots just talk — for now
Erie Times-News
August 3, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004108030410

Track applicants race for licenses
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Associated Press
August 3, 2004
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004108030423

Law could bar slots on shipyard site
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 30, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9277032.htm?ERIGHTS=-2913322680554477742philly::cryder@robinsonkelly.com&KRD_RM=8opvqvoxwsosxtouuxxooooooochrisY

Revenue from slots, harness racing in county goes to state-administered account Beaver County Times
July 30, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12544202&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Downs Owner May Sell Facility Scranton Times
July 28, 2004
http://www.scrantontimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12513828&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

Rooney lining up to keep slots away
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 27, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_205332.html

State gaming board ready to roll
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 26, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04208/351847.stm

Weirton moved its chips from steel to gambling
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 26, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_205168.html

SLOTS, Philly-style
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 24, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9230908.htm

Slot Machine Distributorships
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 24, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9230943.htm

Lawyer joins gaming board
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 23, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_204706.html

Let's hope board keeps slots fair
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 23, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/columnists/9220770.htm

Gaming board gets 2nd member
Harrisburg Patriot-News
July 23, 2004
http://www.pennlive.com/statehouse/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1090574427232020.xml

Middlemen add to slot machine costs
The Valley Independant
July 22, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_204645.html

First slot on gaming board filled
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 22, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_204541.html

Health group CEO is named to slots board
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 22, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/9212243.htm

Slots board member named
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 22, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/9212292.htm

Pittsburgh bars officials from gambling interests Beaver County Times
July 22, 2004
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12415998&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Council bars city officials from owning interests in gambling firms
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 21, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04203/349428.stm
 
Politicians: Slots could be answer for new Pens arena
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 21, 2004
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_204407.html
 
Gaming Control Board
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 21, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9201799.htm
 
Pa.'s history of false promises makes casino jobs no sure bet
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 21, 2004
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/9201724.htm
 
Law enforcement must be a priority as state's slots parlors become reality
Allentown Morning Call
July 21, 2004
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1jul21,0,3001052.story