Because of the amount of money a casino can generate, all kinds of politics go into the building and maintaining, ownership and taxation of casinos. On top of that, cultural ambivalence about the practice -- or "sport" -- of gambling...
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Because of the amount of money a casino can generate, all kinds of politics go into the building and maintaining, ownership and taxation of casinos. On top of that, cultural ambivalence about the practice -- or "sport" -- of gambling means that casinos often draw a lot of heat. And where there is heat there is controversy.
This wikizine is the place to expose, discuss, or debate these issues. News of proposed casinos or of new taxes levied on old casinos, views on the running and ownership of casinos, either locally or in general, all this (and more, if it suits your editorial urge) can be found in this wikizine.
One of the reasons I became fascinated with UFOs so early in life was because of a sighting that happened in 1966 in my home town of Erie, Pennsylvania. I was only a child at the time but the story became legend in this small town. It was investigated by officials from the State Police and Air Force and became case #10798 of Project Blue Book in which it was classified as unsolved. But it may or may not be able to be classified as unsolved any longer. Of course many of you know UFO...
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Regular readers of this space know that we cover numerous destinationss, as well as monitoring activity right here at home in the Poconos.
Our goal is to keep you informed with the facts and maybe save you a few bucks on your next getaway or vacation.
Here's this month's rundown (and so much for gas prices??)..
The Pocono Mountains: As noted on numerous blogs and websites, this is just about the only time of year you will find discounts
in the Poconos. The fastest growing region of...
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Sell-out in Erie PA?
The Canadian tourists that make their annual weekend shopping excursions to Erie PA are finding something new this year. Hotels are selling-out. Yes, once again, another newly-licensed PA Casino, in this case Presque Isle Downs, is driving new tourism....and in a big way.
The combination of the famous Mill Creek Mall, the popular Splash Lagoon Indoor WaterPark, and now the new casino (already well ahead of projections) is selling out hotels throughout Erie...
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Mount Airy Casino, a new building on the original site of the once-famous Mount Airy Lodge in the Pocono Mountains
will open their much-anticipated slot and video casino (phase 1) to the public at noon today.
Two successfully completed trial tests (for charity) were completed over the weekend.
This marks the first time Pennsylvania opens a casino not attached to a race track. PA now has 5 operating 'racinos' with numerous others
having gained approval across the state and still under...
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The latest report (.pdf) from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows wagering at the four new slot casinos in Pennsylvania have already exceeded 2 billion dollars (gross), well ahead of expectations.
With 2 operating casinos in the Philadelphia region, Pocono Downs (Mohegan Sun) near Scranton and the recent opening of Presque Isle Downs in Erie, the numbers have doubled in a very short period of time.
Despite the 'specter' of more slots coming online soon near Philadelphia, and some...
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Nancy Wynn of Cleveland leans back in her chair at the Pharoah's Fortune slot game after missing out on the chance of a big win at Presque Isle Downs & Casino near Erie, Pa.
The city used to be the gambling capital of the East Coast, but has been struggling to keep their casinos open as of late. Expanded gambling in neighboring ...
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that it will temporarily close its property in Lake Charles at 10 pm due to Hurricane Ike. ...
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to providing its customers with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience at each of its ...
LOUIS (AP) - Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal first-quarter loss narrowed on cost control efforts and improved revenue, but the results ...
Title 31 Anti-Money Laundering Insights into the intent of Title 31 and information on the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for casinos. Non-Title 31 Other Casino Issues
FAQs for Indian Tribal Governments regarding Casinos Insights into when casinos are subject to Title 31, and the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for casinos.
Look out Mt. Tom! Casino Gambling for Mass? Rolling the Dice Once Again By Edward Shanahan Surprise, surprise, the issue of casino gambling – like a bad penny - is ...
Channel 3000 - Michael Scanlon, a former Abramoff business partner and DeLay aide, pleaded guilty in November 2005 to conspiring to bribe public officials in connection with his lobbying work on behal
One of the reasons I became fascinated with UFOs so early in life was because of a sighting that happened in 1966 in my home town of Erie, Pennsylvania. I was only a child at the time but the story became legend in this small town. It was investigated by officials from the State Police and Air Force and became case #10798 of Project Blue Book in which it was classified as unsolved. But it may or may not be able to be classified as unsolved any longer. Of course many of you know UFO...
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