PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia-area casino is
speaking out against plans to open another casino in Philadelphia, saying the
region's gambling industry is already coping with a two-year slide in revenues.
Ron Baumann, general manager of Harrah's Philadelphia in
suburban Chester, said in a statement Tuesday that adding another casino to the
mix "simply doesn't make sense." He said it would threaten the
viability of the area's four existing casinos.
Four applicants are vying for Philadelphia's remaining
casino license. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board plans a vote next week.
Last week, Philadelphia's SugarHouse Casino said in a filing
that regulators are operating on "stale information" about the
strength of the region's gambling market and urged a delay of the vote.
Regulators have said they're taking into account the
market impact of another casino.
Source: Philly.com
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