SENATORS INTRODUCE CASINO RELOCATION BILL

     HARRISBURG, June 10, 2008 – State Senator Vince Fumo, with the united support of his Philadelphia Senate colleagues, today introduced Senate Bill 1487, which would establish a collaborative process to find new locations for Philadelphia’s two licensed slot machine gambling facilities.

     The entire Philadelphia Senate delegation signed on as co-sponsors of the legislation. They are: Sens Tina Tartaglione, Shirley Kitchen, LeAnna Washington, Mike Stack, Vincent Hughes, and Anthony Williams.

     The bill would also allow casinos to be situated in the area around the Philadelphia Airport, which is currently off limits because of a prohibition on another casino being located within 10 miles of the harness racing track and casino in Chester.

     Fumo announced his intention to introduce the relocation legislation on April 30. A news release issued then, containing more details about the proposal, is available at:

http://www.fumo.com/Press_Releases/CasinoRelocate4-30-08.htm

 

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