Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Pa. slots law gives birth to boom in breeding
Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb. 28, 2006

Pa. gaming board gives OK to six slots-makers
Pittsburgh Business Times
Feb. 28, 2006

Casino impact studies' release in limbo
Hanover Evening Sun (Associated Press)
Feb. 28, 2006

Trust group: Battlefield 'endangered'
Hanover Evening Sun
Feb. 28, 2006

Gambling in the dark
Philadelphia Daily News
Feb. 28, 2006

Casino business confab set for today in Mount Pocono
Pocono Record
Feb. 28, 2006

Rep. Clymer trying to kill or curb slots law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 28, 2006

Monday, February 27, 2006

Training centers may help prepare casino staff
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 27, 2006

Limerick residents make voices heard on casino proposal
Pottstown Mercury
Feb. 26, 2006

Slots hopefuls promise to be bigger, better
Pocono Record
Feb. 26, 2006

Changing some gears at the Bethlehem Steel site
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 26, 2006

Report: Slots-license seekers gave thousands to PACs, candidates
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Associated Press)
Feb. 27, 2006

Political donors in Pa. playing for high stakes
Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb. 26, 2006

Freedom park facts
Easton Express-Times
Feb. 26, 2006

Traffic boost likely near Downs
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Feb. 25, 2006

Casino: We're ready to gamble on Allentown
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 25, 2006

Operators offer a cut to casino neighbors
Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb. 24, 2006

Casino interests form Pa. trade association
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 24, 2006

Deputy commissioner makes statement on Penguin arena plans
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Feb. 23, 2006

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Racing panel chief denies bias claim
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 22, 2006

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Allentown mayor mulls slots payoff
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 21, 2006

2 firms issue slots impact reports
Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb. 21, 2006

Track may have slots by September
Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter
Feb. 21, 2006

Hundreds rally to support Bedford Downs
New Castle News
Feb. 20, 2006

Monday, February 20, 2006

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

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Pawlowski to look at casino's mark on Allentown
Allentown Morning Call
Deb. 16, 2006

Build public trust in slots licensing with a stricter application-approval process
Allentown Morning Call
Deb. 16, 2006

Allentown mayor to visit Indiana community to assess Aztar casino
Easton Express-Times
Feb. 16, 2006

Let's not roll the dice on casinos
Philadelphia Daily News
Feb. 16, 2006

Businessman hosted legislator for Bowl
Associated Press
Feb. 16, 2006

Table games bill may not have
enough support in House
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Feb. 16, 2006

Close ethical loopholes
Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb. 15, 2006

Competing casino proposals dispute tax revenue estimates
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 15, 2006

Chester, Pa., Depressed for Years, Awaits a Casino
New York Times
Feb. 14, 2006

Slots board tunes ethics policy
Allentown Morning Call
Feb. 14, 2006

DeWeese defends actions at Super Bowl
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb. 13, 2006

Slots & transparency: Impact? What impact?
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Feb. 13, 2006

Limerick seeks public input into slots debate
Pottstown Mercury
Feb. 10, 2006

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Slots foes court Hispanics
Easton Experss-Times
Feb. 9, 2006

Tables Games Advocates Try to Promote Legislation
West Virginia State Journal
Feb. 9, 2006

Panelists: Racing Better as Part of Entertainment Package
BloodHorse
Feb. 8, 2006

Table Gambling Battle Looms
Wheeling News-Register

Straban won't do casino survey
Hanover Evening Sun
Feb. 7, 2006

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

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

Monday, January 23, 2006

Harrah's to unveil plans
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 23, 2006

Forest City plans Pittsburgh Harrah's casino
Reuters
Jan. 23, 2006

Forest City, Harrah's in casino deal
Associated Press
Jan. 23, 2006

Sands, grass-roots group offer info
Easton Express-Times
Jan. 23, 2006

Resignation hasn't changed racing commission's mind
Beaver County Times
Jan. 22, 2006

Chester casino threatens Del. slots revenue
Delaware News Journal
Jan. 22, 2006

Harness industry welcomes track
Delaware News Journal
Jan. 22, 2006

The Second Battle Of Gettysburg
Hartford Courant
Jan. 22, 2006

Casino plan with Penguins is Isle of Capri's biggest bet
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 22, 2006

Rendell: Penguins need a 'Plan B'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 22, 2006

Gaming board schedules April visit to Poconos
Pocono Record
Jan. 22, 2006

Harness racing commission member quits, citing politics
Associated Press
Jan 21, 2006

Amended bill could prohibit slots in Gettysburg
Hanover Evening Sun
Jan. 21, 2006

Slots hopeful buys 18 acres in Allentown
Easton Express-Times
Jan. 21, 2006

Harness racing panel member resigns
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 20, 2006

Rendell commends harness racing commissioner
(News release)
Jan 19, 2006

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Fat state surplus, slim hope for slots
Baltimore Sun
Jan. 18, 2006
Easton Express-Times
Jan. 16, 2006

Internet gambling perplexes officials
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 15, 2006

The big gamble
Easton Express-Times
Jan. 15, 2006
Easton Express-Times
Jan. 15, 2006
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jan. 15, 2006
Delaware News Journal
Jan. 13, 2006
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 13, 2006

Casino plans spotlight region’s growth issues
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Jan. 10, 2006

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

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

Monday, January 09, 2006

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

Friday, January 06, 2006

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

Thursday, January 05, 2006

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

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

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

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

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