Pa. slots law gives birth to boom in breeding

Philadelphia Inquirer

Feb. 28, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/13977528.htm

Pa. gaming board gives OK to six slots-makers

Pittsburgh Business Times

Feb. 28, 2006

http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2006/02/27/daily21.html

Casino impact studies' release in limbo

Hanover Evening Sun (Associated Press)

Feb. 28, 2006

http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3555023

Trust group: Battlefield 'endangered'

Hanover Evening Sun

Feb. 28, 2006

http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3555032

Gambling in the dark

Philadelphia Daily News

Feb. 28, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/opinion/13979007.htm

Casino business confab set for today in Mount Pocono

Pocono Record

Feb. 28, 2006

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060228/NEWS/602280321/-1/NEWS

Rep. Clymer trying to kill or curb slots law

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb. 28, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06059/662231.stm

Training centers may help prepare casino staff

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb. 27, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06058/661835.stm

Limerick residents make voices heard on casino proposal

Pottstown Mercury

Feb. 26, 2006

http://www.pottstownmercury.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16200071&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6

Slots hopefuls promise to be bigger, better

Pocono Record

Feb. 26, 2006

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060226/NEWS/602260345/-1/NEWS

Changing some gears at the Bethlehem Steel site

Allentown Morning Call

Feb. 26, 2006

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_4gearsfeb26,0,7789559.story?coll=all-newsopinionletters-hed

Report: Slots-license seekers gave thousands to PACs, candidates
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Associated Press)

Feb. 27, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/election/s_428042.html

Political donors in Pa. playing for high stakes

Philadelphia Inquirer

Feb. 26, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/breaking_news/13965757.htm

Freedom park facts

Easton Express-Times

Feb. 26, 2006

http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1140930648236470.xml&coll=2

Traffic boost likely near Downs

Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Feb. 25, 2006

http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13959315.htm

Casino: We're ready to gamble on Allentown

Allentown Morning Call

Feb. 25, 2006

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotsfeb25,0,3778094.story?coll=all-sportsmorefootball-hed

Operators offer a cut to casino neighbors

Philadelphia Inquirer

Feb. 24, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/breaking_news/13947152.htm

Casino interests form Pa. trade association

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb. 24, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06055/660598.stm

Deputy commissioner makes statement on Penguin arena plans

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Feb. 23, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/penguinslive/s_427082.html

Racing panel chief denies bias claim

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb. 22, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06053/659103.stm

Allentown mayor mulls slots payoff

Allentown Morning Call

Feb. 21, 2006

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/all-b1_5casinofeb21,0,2602230.story

2 firms issue slots impact reports

Philadelphia Inquirer

Feb. 21, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/business/13920944.htm

Track may have slots by September
Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter

Feb. 21, 2006

http://observer-reporter.com/main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=16&ArticleID=12112&TM=33315.66

Hundreds rally to support Bedford Downs

New Castle News

Feb. 20, 2006

http://www.ncnewsonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_051124517.html

Wheeling official says gaming causes few problems
Uniontown Herald Standard
Feb. 20, 2006
http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16158276&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

Developers: Slot revenue will exceed projections
Associated Press
Feb. 20, 2006
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060220/NEWS/602200302/-1/News

Two weeks left to sign up for casino hearings
Pottstown Mercury
Feb. 20, 2006
http://www.pottstownmercury.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16159282&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6

Hundreds rally in support of Bedford Downs proposal
Youngstown Vindicator
Feb. 20, 2006
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/296813254497683.php

300 voice support for businessman's harness license
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 19, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06050/657834.stm

LaValle: No more horseplay
Beaver County Times
Feb. 19, 2006
http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16154918&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Casinos, state far apart on revenue
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 19, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_1newcasinofeb19,0,5632803.story

Lawmakers worry casino projections are exaggerated
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 19, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a3_4biddingfeb19,0,3927878.story

Beaver County lawmakers want regulator residency requirements
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 18, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06049/657540.stm

New group backs casino
Hanover Evening Sun
Feb. 18, 2006
http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3522886

Pawlowski to look at casino's mark on Allentown

Allentown Morning Call

Deb. 16, 2006

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/all-b1-5casinofeb16,0,200357.story?coll=all-newslocalallentown-hed

Build public trust in slots licensing with a stricter application-approval process

Allentown Morning Call

Deb. 16, 2006

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1feb16,0,3726523.story?coll=all-newsopinion-hed

Allentown mayor to visit Indiana community to assess Aztar casino

Easton Express-Times

Feb. 16, 2006

http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1140068598280550.xml&coll=2

Let's not roll the dice on casinos

Philadelphia Daily News

Feb. 16, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/opinion/13884536.htm

Businessman hosted legislator for Bowl

Associated Press

Feb. 16, 2006

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060215/METRO/602150340/1003

Table games bill may not have
enough support in House

Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Feb. 16, 2006

http://www.dailymail.com/news/Entertainment/200602166/

Close ethical loopholes

Philadelphia Inquirer

Feb. 15, 2006

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/editorial/13873730.htm

Competing casino proposals dispute tax revenue estimates

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb. 15, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06046/655402.stm

Chester, Pa., Depressed for Years, Awaits a Casino

New York Times

Feb. 14, 2006

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/15/realestate/commercial/15chester.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Slots board tunes ethics policy

Allentown Morning Call

Feb. 14, 2006

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotsfeb14,0,3581484.story?coll=all-news-hed

DeWeese defends actions at Super Bowl

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb. 13, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06045/654939.stm

Slots & transparency: Impact? What impact?

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Feb. 13, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/archive/s_422696.html

Limerick seeks public input into slots debate

Pottstown Mercury

Feb. 10, 2006

http://www.pottstownmercury.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16101894&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6

Slots foes court Hispanics

Easton Experss-Times

Feb. 9, 2006

http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1139479735101080.xml&coll=2

Tables Games Advocates Try to Promote Legislation
West Virginia State Journal

Feb. 9, 2006

http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=8612

Panelists: Racing Better as Part of Entertainment Package

BloodHorse

Feb. 8, 2006

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32115

Table Gambling Battle Looms

Wheeling News-Register

Feb. 7, 2006
http://www.news-register.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=1946

Straban won't do casino survey

Hanover Evening Sun

Feb. 7, 2006

http://www.eveningsun.com/localsports/ci_3484518

Bethlehem slots could mean a lotta cucumbers
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 7, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-4casino-5rfeb07,0,7253788.story

House leaders also need integrity and will, to fix flawed gambling law
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 7, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2feb07,0,4054204.story?coll=all-newsopinion-hed

State House leaders should overcome resistance to lobbyist disclosure
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 7, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial1feb07,0,3660987.story?coll=all-newsopinion-hed

Slots could boost rail service bid
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Feb. 7, 2006
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13809640.htm

NAACP in New Castle urges support for track
Youngstown Vindicator
Feb. 6, 2006
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/285723705856358.php

Impact of slots on taxes in lawmakers' hands
Pocono Record
Feb. 6, 2006
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060206/NEWS/602060303/-1/NEWS01

Casino invites suppliers to Bethlehem event
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 6, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/all-b1_4casinojobsfeb06,0,7964686.story?coll=all-newslocalbethlehem-hed

Immobile gambling bills cause concern
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 5, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5slotsfeb05,0,4433453.story

500 show support for Penguins' new arena-casino proposal
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 5, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06036/650448.stm

Fans urged to back gambling license bid
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Feb. 5, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_420742.html

Rendell keeping money from 3 linked to slots
Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb. 4, 2006
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/counties/montgomery_county/13788674.htm

Bettman: New arena or 'no question' Pens will go
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Feb. 4, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/penguinslive/s_420485.html

Wagner urges fast action on arena
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 4, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06035/650030.stm

Gaming board rejects slots hopefuls in Lancaster, West Homestead
Associated Press
Feb. 3, 2006
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16059622&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6

At least three Rendell donors linked to slots proposals
Associated Press
Feb. 3, 2006
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16061132&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6

Hearings scheduled statewide on casino applications
Associated Press
Feb. 2, 2006
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16048917&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6

Delegate says don't bet on passage of table games bill
Hagerstown Herald-Mail
Feb. 2, 2006
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=130180&format=html

Detroit shows Pittsburgh what to expect in a Rust Belt casino
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Feb. 2, 2006
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pmupdate/s_419866.html

W.Va. may add gambling games
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Feb. 2, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_419674.html

Anti-gambling group targets proposed Limerick slots parlor
Pottstown Mercury
Feb. 1, 2006
http://www.pottstownmercury.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16042074&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6

Delaware Braces For Pa. Slots
Gambling Magazine
Jan. 30, 2006
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=280&A=16876

Ratners try, try, try try again for casino
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 29, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06029/646199.stm

Group urges continued slots fight
Allentown Morning Call
Jan. 26, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/all-b1_4concernedjan26,0,5031723.story?coll=all-newslocalbethlehem-hed

Award of slots-casino licenses nears, but Control Board still has ethics issues
Allentown Morning Call
Jan. 25, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-editorial2jan25,0,6806728.story?coll=all-newsopinion-hed

Harrah's to unveil plans

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Jan. 23, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_416113.html

Forest City plans Pittsburgh Harrah's casino

Reuters

Jan. 23, 2006

http://today.reuters.com/investing/financeArticle.aspx?type=bondsNews&storyID=2006-01-23T185027Z_01_N23302381_RTRIDST_0_LEISURE-HARRAH-S-UPDATE-2.XML

Forest City, Harrah's in casino deal

Associated Press

Jan. 23, 2006

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8FAGI7O1.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down&chan=db

Sands, grass-roots group offer info

Easton Express-Times

Jan. 23, 2006

http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-4/113801065469500.xml&coll=2

Resignation hasn't changed racing commission's mind

Beaver County Times

Jan. 22, 2006

http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15977912&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

Chester casino threatens Del. slots revenue

Delaware News Journal

Jan. 22, 2006

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060122/NEWS/601220341/1006

Harness industry welcomes track

Delaware News Journal

Jan. 22, 2006

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060122/NEWS/601220338/-1/NEWS01

The Second Battle Of Gettysburg

Hartford Courant

Jan. 22, 2006

http://www.courant.com/news/local/northeast/hc-gettysburg0122.artjan22,0,6665446.story?coll=hc-northeast-top

Casino plan with Penguins is Isle of Capri's biggest bet

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan. 22, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06022/642196.stm

Rendell: Penguins need a 'Plan B'

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Jan. 22, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_415951.html

Gaming board schedules April visit to Poconos

Pocono Record

Jan. 22, 2006

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060122/NEWS/601220333/-1/NEWS

Harness racing commission member quits, citing politics

Associated Press

Jan 21, 2006

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15967453&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6

Amended bill could prohibit slots in Gettysburg

Hanover Evening Sun

Jan. 21, 2006

http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_3424060

Slots hopeful buys 18 acres in Allentown

Easton Express-Times

Jan. 21, 2006

http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1137837843268160.xml&coll=2

Harness racing panel member resigns

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan. 20, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06020/641138.stm

Rendell commends harness racing commissioner

(News release)

Jan 19, 2006

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060119/phth058.html?.v=16

Fat state surplus, slim hope for slots

Baltimore Sun

Jan. 18, 2006

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-te.md.slots18jan18,1,5901816.story?coll=bal-local-headlines

Opposition racing to stop tracks

Easton Express-Times

Jan. 16, 2006

http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1137405902138430.xml&coll=2

Internet gambling perplexes officials

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Jan. 15, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/newssummary/s_413842.html

The big gamble

Easton Express-Times

Jan. 15, 2006

http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1137319552265160.xml&coll=2

The race is on in fight over horse track

Easton Express-Times

Jan. 15, 2006

http://www.nj.com/columns/expresstimes/owens/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1137319580265160.xml&coll=2

Slots to swell state's gambling revenue

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Jan. 15, 2006

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_413666.html

Minner proposes expanded gambling

Delaware News Journal

Jan. 13, 2006

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060113/NEWS/601130343/-1/NEWS01

Rep. Veon prods state racing commissioner to resign

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan. 13, 2006

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06013/637337.stm

Casino plans spotlight region’s growth issues

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Jan. 10, 2006

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_010235459.html?keyword=topstory

Gaming board has 25 applicants for 14 licenses
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06010/635281.stm

Slots wish list
York Dispatch (Associated Press)
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/nationworld/ci_3388805

And they're off! Those in race for slots run gamut
Allentown Morning Call
Jan. 10, 2005
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5slotsjan10,0,5940788.story

Proposed casino faces opposition
York Daily Record
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.ydr.com/newsfull/ci_3388442

Competition name of game for two casino licenses
Gambling Magazine
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=420&A=16625

Music mogul, Planet Hollywood founder among slots hopefuls
WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/5971167/detail.html

Slot-machine gambling list includes Florio
Asbury Park Press, NJ (Associated Press)
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060110/NEWS03/601100333/1007

Gaming board releases list of slots contenders
Pocono Record
Jan. 10, 2006
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060110/NEWS/601100318

Casino applicants bland
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 10, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_411906.html

Pa.'s leaving money on casino-bids table
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan. 8, 2006
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13573390.htm

W.Va. lawmakers consider table games
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 8, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_411429.html

Resort owner skips slots bid
Allentown Morning Call
Jan. 6, 2006
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_1kalinsjan06,0,4697927.story

Editorial: Pittsburgh Laurels & Lances
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 6, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/opinion/archive/s_410706.html

Borgata's CEO going west
Philladelphia Inquirer
Jan. 6, 2006
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13551573.htm

Barrett super appeals for help to cope with impact of gambling
Pocono Record
Jan. 5, 2006
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060105/NEWS/601050318/-1/NEWS

Casino eyes $1M a day
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 5, 2006
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_410502.html

Would-be Pa. slot machine distributors court manufactorer IGT
Gambling Magazine
Jan. 5, 2006
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=300&A=16559

Scavello tax bill studied in Senate
Pocono Record
Jan. 4, 2006
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060104/NEWS/601040330/-1/NEWS01

25 apply for state slots licenses, including at least 4 for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 4, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06004/632268.stm

Penguins' slots partner settles Missouri casino suit
Pittsburgh Business Times
Jan. 4, 2006
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2006/01/02/story3.html

Straban delays slots survey
Hanover Evening Sun
Jan. 4, 2005
http://www.eveningsun.com/fastsearchresults/ci_3371119

10 to watch in 2006: Donald J. Trump
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan. 3, 2006
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/business/13539862.htm

Editorial: Wild Cards
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Jan. 3, 2006
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1136024509130090.xml&coll=1

Would-be Pa. slot machine distributors court manufacturer IGT
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 3, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06003/631567.stm

Casino dreams hitched to the stars
Gambling Magazine
Jan. 2, 2006
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=280&A=16523

Arduous casino licensing expected
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan. 1, 2006
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13524313.htm

Slots dreams under cooling towers
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan. 1, 2006
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/13524300.htm

Indian casinos a long shot here
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 1, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06001/630287.stm

Senecas are building a gambling empire next door
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 1, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06001/630890.stm

Philly gambling draws big casino owners
Gambling Magazine
Dec. 31, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=280&A=16497

Two dozen companies apply for state slots licenses
Milton Daily Standard-Journal
Dec. 31, 2005
http://www.standard-journal.com/articles/2005/12/31/news/news8.txt

Tribe makes bid for casino
Gambling Magazine
Dec. 30, 2005
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/ManageArticle.asp?C=280&A=16479