Pennsylvania
Casino Forum Not Big Draw
As reported by the Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: "Few people voiced strong
feelings Thursday evening about a slots parlor
coming to the city during the first of six public
forums on gambling in Pittsburgh.
"'This is not a funeral,' said
Ronald Porter, co-chair of the Pittsburgh Gaming
Task Force, opening the meeting. 'This is an
opportunity for us to exchange information and
to share.'
"…The meeting was billed as an opportunity
for the public to hear how a casino might affect
the city and to voice concerns.
"…The state Gaming Control Board
plans to give out 14 casino licenses, including
one for a stand-alone slots parlor in the city.
Developers are believed to be considering six
potential sites, said Susan Golomb, city planning
director.
"When the task force turned the microphone
over to residents, few had anything to say…"
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