Delaware
Braces for Slot Competition
As reported by the Delaware
State News: "With Pennsylvania casinos
poised to open this summer, Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
and many legislators are not rushing to bring
more gambling to Delaware as a way to stay ahead
of the new competition.
"Gov.
Minner is slated to sign legislation into law
this week allowing the casinos at the state's
three racetracks to stay open longer and feature
more machines.
"…Gov.
Minner said the extra hours and additional machines,
along with extra marketing capabilities for
the casinos, will help keep Delaware's slots
parlors competitive with Pennsylvania.
"Should
the revenues drop, the governor said she would
make the necessary budget decisions…"
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