Pa. slots law survives challenge in Supreme Court
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05364/630075.stm

Casino dreams hitched to the stars
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13511920.htm

Foxwoods a mighty suitor
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13511894.htm

More racing, plus slots, in plans for Palmer track
Easton Express-Times
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/11359371474940.xml&coll=2

Track foes unimpressed
Easton Express-Times
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/11359371044940.xml&coll=2

Hearing to look at expanding sales levy
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 30, 3005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/113593814743020.xml&coll=1

Gaming giants in A.C. bet big on Pa.
Press of Atlantic City, NJ
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/story/5796869p-5813399c.html

Legislators say table games proposal is dicey
Hagerstown (MD) Herald-Mail
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=127828&format=html

Table games discussed at Mountaineer-hosted economic summit
Philadelphia Daily News (Associated Press)
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13512524.htm

Gambling heavyweights spend millions on Pa. casino application
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05363/629372.stm

Another competitor quits slots license race
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05363/629404.stm

Editorial: A recipe for disaster
Beaver County Times
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15833998&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=6

Before table game are OK'd, examine addiction studies
Hagerstown Herald, MD
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=127663&format=html

Trump plans casino in Philadelphia
Buffalo (NY) News
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20051229/1036554.asp

Five investor groups apply for a city casino
Gambling Magazine
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=420&A=16461

Gaming board to give slots neighbors a say
Easton Express-Times
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1135850830211270.xml&coll=2

Caesars passes on potential gaming venues
Pocono Record
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051229/NEWS/512290314

High-stakes wagers bet on licenses
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1135851765239760.xml&coll=1

Placing their bets
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/13504150.htm

5 investor groups apply for city casino licenses
Philadelphia Daily News
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/breaking_news/13505704.htm

Tribe makes bid for casino
Hartford Courant
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.courant.com/news/health/hc-foxwoods1229.artdec29,0,7643758.story?coll=hc-headlines-health

Companies make last dash to apply for Pa. slots licenses
Newsday (Associated Press)
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--slotsdeadline1229dec28,0,3150479.story?coll=ny-region-apconnecticut

Casino hopefuls line up
Hanover Evening Sun
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3354281

Gaming plans go down to the wire
York Dispatch
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/nationworld/ci_3354039

Harrah's, Isle of Capri among slot bidders in Pa.
Pittsburgh Business Times
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/12/26/daily11.html

State slots hopefuls pull the lever
York Daily Record
Dec. 29, 2005
http://www.ydr.com/newsfull/ci_3353510

Resorts seeking licenses for slots
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_362234851.html

Clymer bill would repeal legalized gambling
Montgomery News-Herald
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15829247&BRD=1306&PAG=461&dept_id=187826&rfi=6

Inspector general eyeing harness racing complaint
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05362/628774.stm

Inspector general considers Veon demand to remove racing official
Beaver County Times
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15827017&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Slots applications due in mail today
Easton Express-Times
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/113576438398290.xml&coll=2

Slot machine deadline day in Pa.
Pittsburgh Business Times
Dec. 28, 2005
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/12/26/daily11.html

Gaming board working hard to make slots a reality
Allentown Morning Call
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-decker12-28dec28,0,400336.story?coll=all-newsopinionanotherview-hed

4 groups vie for 2 slot licenses
Philadelphia Daily News
Dec. 28, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/13498271.htm

Time to start watching slots progress
Carlisle Sentinel
Dec. 27, 2005
http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2005/12/27/editorial/francis_volpe/volpe01.txt

Racing panel's ruling muddies slots future
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 26, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_407523.html

Little done on slots, tax relief
Pittsburgh Leader-Times (Associated Press)
Dec. 27, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/newssummary/s_407812.html

Betters abandons slots for Hays development
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 27, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05361/628312.stm

Wagner, developer back Pens' bid for new arena
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 27, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_407728.html

Clumsy progress for slots, tax cuts in 2005
Centre Daily Times (Associated Press)
Dec. 26, 2005
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/politics/13487434.htm

Slots licenses battle starts Wednesday
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 26, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05360/628080.stm

SLOTS LICENSES — AT A GLANCE
Pocono Record
Dec. 24, 2005
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051224/NEWS/512240314

Officials support slots in Allegany
The Washington Times
Dec. 24, 2005
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051223-100050-5940r.htm

License requested for gaming facility
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 23, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/business/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/business/113533334040711.xml&coll=1

2 Western Md. delegates back slots in Allegany Co.
Baltimore Sun
Dec. 23, 2005
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-md.slots23dec23,1,7512792.story?coll=bal-sports-horse

DeNaples files paperwork for state gambling license
Citizen's Voice
Dec. 23, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15798553&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

Slots firm considers 3 city sites
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 23, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13469876.htm

Penn National gives plans for racino near Harrisburg
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 23, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13469888.htm

News in brief from central Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Dec. 23, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13474439.htm

Legislator calls for investigation
Beaver County Times
Dec. 22, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15797433&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Lawmaker calls for ethics probe of harness racing commissioner
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Dec. 22, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13459393.htm

DeNaples files paperwork for state gambling license
Citizens Voice
Dec. 22, 2005
http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15798553&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

Poconos bizman eyes slot license
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 22, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/13462734.htm

Odds are long on getting slots in York County
York Dispatch
Dec. 20, 2005
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/local/ci_3327237

News in brief from central Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Patriot-News (Associated Press)
Dec. 20, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-33/1135085346192320.xml&storylist=penn

Stumbling along
Beaver County Times
Dec. 20, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15785043&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=6

Allentown airport sought for slots site
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 20, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13445418.htm

Battle begins for slots parlor in the Poconos
Times Herald-Record, NY
Dec. 20, 2005
http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2005/12/20/news-onsslots-12-20.html

Veon moves to block racing officials' relatives from owning horses
Beaver County Times
Dec. 19, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15770783&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

More want to remove harness panel member
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 17, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05351/624013.stm

Gambling exists through the city, two years before a slots parlor would open
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 19, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/tribpm/s_405459.html

Editorial: Slots casino on the river
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 19, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/editorial/13438863.htm

Time is almost gone for legislators, Rendell to deliver property-tax reform
Allentown Morning Call
Dec. 19, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1dec19,0,3464381.story?coll=all-newsopinion-hed

Slots parlor brings many questions
Pottstown Mercury
Dec. 19, 2005
http://www.pottstownmercury.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15774992&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6

$150 million casino planned downtown
Gambling Magazine
Dec. 18, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=420&A=16286

Lawmaker keeping heat on harness racing board
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 15, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05349/622605.stm

Lancaster lawmaker moves to outlaw slots in county
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 16, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/tribpm/s_404715.html

Local anti-slots bill proposed
Lancaster Newspapers
Dec. 16, 2005
http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/19328

Pennsylvania seeking slots suppliers
Pittsburgh Business Times
Dec. 16, 2005
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/12/12/daily38.html

Troopers to check background of employees at state slots sites
Beaver County Times (Associated Press)
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15766831&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478663&rfi=6

Risking the future
Scranton Times-Tribune
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15758116&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

Residents expressed concerns about greater traffic at a meeting with the owner of the plot
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/13418308.htm

Penn's Landing slots deal drawing criticism
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/13418296.htm

Slots board to leave Conshohocken office
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/13418307.htm

Chicago firm in talks to build slot parlor
Cherry Hill (NJ) Courier Post
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051216/BUSINESS/512160355/1003/BUSINESS

Plan disappoints school districts
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05350/623426.stm

Progress on slots licensing slow but steady
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 16, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05350/623324.stm

Chicago Gambling Co. Looking At Philly Land
CBS 3 Philadelphia
Dec. 15, 2005
http://kyw.com/topstories/local_story_349142448.html

Veon continues campaign to oust state harness commissioner
Beaver County Times
Dec. 15, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15756487&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Officials: room for only one casino
Hanover Evening-News
Dec. 15, 2005
http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3312356

Pennsylvania business news in brief
Centre Dajily Times (Associated Press)
Dec. 15, 2005
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/business/13414960.htm

Nicetown residents say no thanks to casino proposal
Gambling Magazine
Dec. 15, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=300&A=16248

Pa. seeks applications from slots suppliers
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Dec. 15, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05349/622969.stm

The state's $2.1 billion giveaway
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 15, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/columnists/guests/s_404050.html

Slots parlor floated for downtown Lancaster
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Dec. 14, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13406369.htm

Group would act as distributor of machines to new casinos
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 14, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05348/621817.stm

Tentative deal reached on Maryland horse racing days next year
Philadelphia Daily News (Associated Press)
Dec. 13, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13400313.htm

Veon wants governor to remove Jersey resident from racing panel
Beaver County Times
Dec. 10, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15729103&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Seven Springs to pull handle on slots
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Dec. 10, 2005
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_344232627.html?keyword=secondarystory

Valley View Downs appeals rejection
Youngstown Vindicator
Dec. 10, 2005
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/294770018589134.php

State Rep. Veon seeks to remove harness commissioner
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 10, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05344/620367.stm

Lawmaker asks Rendell to remove harness racing commissioner
Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Dec. 9, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13372138.htm

Developer of race track makes case
Beaver County Times
Dec. 9, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15724052&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Developer of race track makes case
Beaver County Times
Dec. 9, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15724052&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Harness track applicant asks state panel to reconsider license
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 9, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05343/619702.stm

Casino project announced
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Dec. 9, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/113412378638030.xml&coll=1

City's slots task force won't tie revenue to arena
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 9, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05343/619670.stm

Pens' slots hopes on ice
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 9, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/penguinslive/s_402182.html

Editorial: Keeping up the fight
Lebanon Daily News
Dec. 8, 2005
http://www.ldnews.com/editorials/ci_3291192

Petition with 645 ignatures asks to oppose Straban board to oppose casinos
Hanover Evening Sun
Dec. 6, 2005
http://www.eveningsun.com/fastsearchresults/ci_3284187

Pocono Raceway retracks slots bid
Allentown Morning Call
Dec. 6, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/poconos/all-a1_1poconodec06,0,6565391.story?coll=all-newslocalpoconos-hed

Clymer bill seeks slots repeal
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dec. 6, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_401133.html

Investors: Casino will help Straban
York Daily Record
Dec. 4, 2005
http://www.ydr.com/search/ci_3277403

Centaur to appeal harness license ruling
Beaver County Times
Dec. 4, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15688852&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Developers appeal rejection of license
Youngstown Vindicator, OH (Associated Press)
Dec. 4, 2005
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/291917738624501.php

Lawrence County developers ask panel to reconsider
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 3, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05337/616707.stm

Trump, Croce allied on slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dec. 1, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/13297053.htm

Pa. gambling regulator accused of falsifying work records
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Associated Press)
Dec. 1, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05335/615301.stm

Report says Pa. should have auctioned slot machine licenses
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 1, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05335/615285.stm

Casino operator applicants get Dec. 28 deadline
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dec. 1, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05335/615403.stm

Group wants Sunshine on casino meeting
Gettysburg Evening sun
Nov. 30, 2005
http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3262385

New slot machines show up for training
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Nov. 29, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13285892.htm

Pennsylvania board passes regulations
Gambling Magazine
Nov. 29, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=350&A=15944

Poconos a popular site for slot hopefuls
Delaware News-Journal
Nov. 28, 2005
http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051128/NEWS/511280345/-1/NEWS01

Specter against casino near Gettysburg
Gettysburg Evening-Sun
Nov. 28, 2005
http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3262383

No appeal yet from rejected harness applicants
Beaver County Times
Nov. 28, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15650977&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Letter backing casino assailed
Easton Express-Times
Nov. 23, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1132740354156960.xml&coll=2

Slots proposals may be Pa.'s next big secret
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 23, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_397208.html

BASD wants slots money
Easton Express-Times
Nov. 22, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1132653992307620.xml&coll=2

Plan for major hotel/casino irks some Poconos residents
Wilkes Barre Times-Tribune
Nov. 22, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15619037&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

Slots parlor could reach new heights in Poconos
Citizen's Voice
Nov. 22, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15618391&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

Lehigh Valley Tropicana could tower over east Allentown
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 22, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/business/columnists/all-retailwatchnov22,0,190235.column?coll=all-randomcolumnistsbus-misc

Dispute will likely delay gaming licenses
Beaver County Times
Nov. 22, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15617661&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Officials keep out of gaming license dispute
Uniontown Herald Standard
Nov. 22, 2005
http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15617629&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

Ky. may gamble on casinos
Cincinnati Enquirer, OH
Nov. 21, 2005
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051121/NEWS0103/511210333

Opinion: Delaware can't afford to hang back in race for gambling revenue

Delaware News Journal

Nov. 21, 2005

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051121/OPINION11/511210348/-1/NEWS01

Opinion: Slots flip

Baltimore Sun, MD

Nov. 20, 2005

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bal-ed.slots20nov20,1,3971404.story?coll=bal-opinion-headlines

Gambling panel jobs strike the jackpot

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Nov. 20, 2005

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/columnists/heyl/s_396334.html

Harness panel member to resign

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Nov. 19, 2005

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05323/609145.stm

Slots back in spotlight

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Nov. 19, 2005

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_396109.html

Philadelphia seen as risky investment

Gambling Magazine

Nov. 19, 2005

http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=380&A=15833

City is a weak pull for slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov. 18, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13196805.htm

Casino developers are viewing Phila. as just a little too dicey
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov. 18, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13198864.htm

State gaming board continues stalemate on slot suppliers
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 18, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05322/608458.stm

Pocono Manor casino-hotel in play
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 17, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_1casinonov17,0,7253853.story?coll=all-newslocal-hed

1935 Inc. makes case for track
McKeesport Daily News
Nov. 16, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15586134&BRD=1282&PAG=461&dept_id=182121&rfi=6

Competition for license will mean better-quality facility, Boscola says
Easton Express-Times
Nov. 16, 2005
http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1132137364148260.xml&coll=2

Tropicana eyes state action
Centre Daily Times (Associated Press)
Nov. 16, 2005
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/business/13178167.htm

Hearings find residents want racetracks -- just not in their back yards
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 16, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05320/606973.stm

Heavyweights square off in battle for casino license
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 16, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a3_4fightnov16,0,2275371.story?coll=all-newslocal-hed

Gaming, games at Agere?
Easton Express-Times
Nov. 15, 2005
http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/113205091953290.xml&coll=2

Panel to hear requests for thoroughbred track
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 15, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_394552.html

Tropicana owner to apply for slots license in Allentown
Philadelphia Daily News (Associated Press)
Nov. 15, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13166644.htm

Statewide poll says incumbents could suffer if casino built near battlefield
Gettysburg Times
Nov. 15, 2005
http://www.gettysburgtimes.com/headlines/news/111505/front2.htm

Aztar is said to plan casino in Allentown
Gambling Magazine
Nov. 15, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=420&A=15773

Mahoning officials to ask panel to reconsider racing license
New Castle News
Nov. 14, 2005
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/local/local_story_318104024

Betting boom
New York Post
Nov. 14, 2005
http://www.nypost.com/postopinion/opedcolumnists/57374.htm

No slam dunk
Beaver County Times
Nov. 13, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15570021&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478566&rfi=6

Horse buyers weigh trends amidst speculation
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 12, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/sports/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/113180043133781.xml&coll=1

ArtsQuest unveils SteelSax, an arts complex at historic site
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 12, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/all-a1_4artsquestnov12,0,4615581.story?coll=all-newslocalbethlehem-hed

Builder hires help to boost slots bid
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/poconos/all-b1_1pocononov11,0,985665.story?coll=all-newslocalpoconos-hed

State harness racing board explains license rejections
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05315/604644.stm

Family ties, land size troubled racing commission
Pittsburgh Business Times
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/11/07/daily32.html?jst=b_ln_hl

"Double standard" at work in track decision?
Beaver County Times
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15557061&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Panel details its reasons for rejecting 2 racetracks
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 11, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_393491.html

Pocono Manor developer teams with gaming experts
The Citizen's Voice
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15558259&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

Builder hires help to boost slots bid
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/poconos/all-b1_1pocononov11,0,985665.story?coll=all-newslocalpoconos-hed

Applicants, officials to fight rejection
Youngstown Vindicator
Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/299111367104451.php

Harness licenses nixed due to land problems, former mob ties
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Nov. 10, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13135947.htm

Both harness tracks were unfit
Beaver County Times
Nov. 10, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15550730&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Las Vegas partners put $225M on table for Meadows
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 10, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_393048.html

Racetrack hearings set for Tuesday
Pittsburgh Business Times
Nov. 10, 2005
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/11/07/daily23.html

Harness track being sold by Magna Entertainment
Wilkes-Barre Times-Tribune
Nov. 9, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15548089&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6

Veon: Track fight just starting

Beaver County Times

Nov. 9, 2005

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15542493&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Magna selling Washington county horse track for $225M

Pittsburgh Business Times

Nov. 9, 2005

http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/11/07/daily16.html

Veon calls foul over no votes on harness licenses

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Nov. 9, 2005

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05313/602994.stm

Legislators chime in on racetrack contraversy

New Castle News

Nov. 9, 2005

http://www.ncnewsonline.com/story.asp?id=14315

Harness track meeting tonight
Beaver County Times
Nov. 8, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15534191&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

No dice
Beaver County Times
Nov. 8, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15535876&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

New civil war erupts over Gettysburg Casino
Bloomberg News
Nov. 8, 2005
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000039&cid=ferguson&sid=af2vTDxfk.vc

MTR threatens layoffs if table games not approved
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 8, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/business/s_392154.html

Harness racing industry hopes slots lead to a buying frenzy
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Nov. 7, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1131358851250730.xml&coll=1

One city's jackpot is neighbor's bust
Allentown Morning Call
Nov. 6, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/all-4a1-casinosnov06,0,900604.story?coll=all-newslocalbethlehem-hed

Meadows begins work on slots casino
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 6, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05310/601525.stm

Legislator wants harness board members ousted
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 5, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05309/601256.stm

Veon to Rendell: Fire racetrack panel
Beaver County Times
Nov. 5, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15519953&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

New player seeks Philly action
Cherry Hill Courier-Post
Nov. 5, 2005
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051105/BUSINESS/511050388/1003

DENIED: State panel rejects bids for Bedford Downs and Valley View Downs
New Castle News
Nov. 4, 2005
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/story.asp?id=14255

Harness racing license withheld
Youngstown Vindicator
Nov. 4, 2005
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/287813736157453.php

No reason given for rejecting both harness-racing projects
Beaver County Times
Nov. 4, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15514829&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478663&rfi=6

Harness Racing scrapped in South Beaver Township
Beaver County Times
Nov. 4, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15514606&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Harness bids rejected in Beaver, Lawrence
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 4, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05308/600580.stm

Harness track bidders fail to finish
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 4, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_391002.html

Harness applications rejected
Pittsburgh Business Times
Nov. 3, 2005
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2005/10/31/daily32.html

State rejects two harness-racing license candidates
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Associated Press)
Nov. 3, 2005
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13072352.htm

Harness track proposals rejected in Beaver, Lawrence
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 3, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05307/600153.stm

Harness Racing Commission denies final racing license
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 3, 2005
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pmupdate/s_390786.html

State rejects both Bedford Downs and Valley View Downs for harness license
New Castle News
Nov. 3, 2005
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/story.asp?id=14209

Decision on track expected today
Beaver County Times
Nov. 3, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15504452&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Foes vying for last race track/slots casino license dig up dirt on each other
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 2, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05306/599098.stm

Bidders in the home stretch
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Nov. 2, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_390157.html

Street to meet with companies pitching plans for slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov. 2, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/13056288.htm

Bedford downs hopeful it will get harness license on Thursday
New Castle News
Nov. 2, 2005
http://www.ncnewsonline.com/story.asp?id=14093

Racetrack decision near
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov. 1, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05305/598428.stm

Enter gambling
Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal
Oct. 31, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15484135&BRD=2231&PAG=461&dept_id=449419&rfi=6

Nine Philadelphia sites recommended for standalone slots casinos
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 31, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05304/598044.stm

Casino licenses contested among towns outside Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 31, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05304/598046.stm

Voting reforms might clash with Act 72 proposals
Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter (Associated Press)
Oct. 31, 2005
http://www.observer-reporter.com/293632406492414.bsp

Editorial: 'The fix'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 30, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/archive/s_388874.html

Gambling help for stumbling ponies?
Gambling Magazine
Oct. 29, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=280&A=15638

Murphy requests budget compensation
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 29, 2005
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_388973.html

Murphy pleads for millions from state
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 29, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05302/597158.stm

A Pennsylvania slots update
Philadelphia Daily News (Associated Press)
Oct. 28, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13024213.htm

Report: Phila. casinos would add up to 12,000 jobs
Philadelphia Business Journal
Oct. 28, 2005
http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2005/10/24/daily40.html

Track to add 1,500 slots
Hagerstown Herald-Mail, Hagerstown, MD
Oct. 27, 2005
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=123038&format=html

Racetrack owner pushes back opening of casino
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Oct. 28, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/business/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/business/113049124821010.xml&coll=1

Council hopefuls weigh in on slots
Allentown Morning Call
Oct. 28, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_4counciloct28,0,6844582.story?coll=all-newslocal-hed

City council candidates debate gambling, debt
Easton Express-Times
Oct. 28, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-2/1130490803299760.xml&coll=2

Casino sale boosts Penn National's profit
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oct. 28, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13016186.htm

2 slots parlor sites not recommended
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oct. 28, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/13016149.htm

Slots licenses a long way off
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 28, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_388578.html

Mayor says 'fix' is on
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 28, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_388634.html

Mayor Murphy: Issue Of Slot Licenses May Be Corrupt
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 27, 2005
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/5191634/detail.html

More slots may keep W.Va. track ahead of competition
Scranton Times-Tribune (Associated Press)
Oct. 27, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15457594&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6

City unveils slot site plan
Oct. 27, 2005
Philadelphia Daily News
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/breaking_news/13007579.htm

No Slots at Penns Landing
Oct. 27, 2005
WPVI-TV ABC, Philadelphia
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3577905

City produces a royal flush of a casino plan
Oct. 27, 2005
Philadelphia Daily News
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/opinion/13007592.htm

Panel selects six sites for slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oct. 27, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/13007753.htm

Cranking up slots, bingo pay-outs
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Oct. 26, 2005
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/editorials/local_story_299111326.html?keyword=topstory

Public getting a voice on slots
Easton Express-Times
Oct. 25, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-2/113023119319610.xml&coll=2

Toss taxes overboard? Pa. property owners rally for tax reform
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 25, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05298/594415.stm

Legislature weighs plenty of changes to slots law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 25, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05298/594403.stm

Impasse over number of suppliers could delay slots cash and relief Eliminate rule that splits board
Scranton Times-Tribune
Oct. 25, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15441304&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

Pennsylvania's Slots Stalled
Gambling Magazine
Oct. 24, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=280&A=15533

Progressives take page from opponents
Beaver County Times
Oct. 24, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15440641&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Venetian gamble paid off
Allentown Morning Call
Oct. 23, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_4venetianoct23,0,1318900.story?coll=all-newslocal-hed

Gambling revenue: Waiting for the windfall
Beaver County Times
Oct. 23, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15435560&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=8

Bill boosts bingo bucks
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Oct. 23, 2005
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_296232508.html

Developer takes gamble on Pocono Manor
Scranton Times-Tribune
Oct. 23, 2005
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15437867&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

Trumping a Supreme mistake
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 22, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/columnists/steigerwald/s_386550.html

Get off the dime, Rendell tells gaming board
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 22, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05295/593063.stm

Bumpy road for Penssy slots Getting shorter
Philadelphia Inquirer (Associated Press)
Oct. 22, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/12971972.htm

Supplier issue splits gambling board
Philadelphia Inquirer (Associated Press)
Oct. 21, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/12954165.htm

Supplier dispute stalls slots licensing
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Oct. 21, 2005
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1129900801203270.xml&coll=1

Board fails to mend its rift over slot-machine distributors
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oct. 21, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/counties/chester_county/12960594.htm

Tougher gambling ethics considered
Beaver County Times
Oct. 21, 2005
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15426672&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Slots still stuck on middlemen
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oct. 21, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05294/592503.stm

More slots problems: Pick a card
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct. 21, 2005
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/archive/s_386173.html

Legislature Should Get Serious About Fixing Gaming Board Ethics Code
Poker Magazine
Oct. 21, 2005
http://pokermag.com/managearticle.asp?C=310&A=10598