How the PA Casinos Began...

In 2004, the Pennsylvania state legislature legalized slots gambling, creating 14 licenses that are expected to produce $1 billion in revenue. Lawmakers said the money would be used to fund statewide property tax reductions. As of February 2006, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board had received 25 applications for these licenses. The agency has said that it would issue conditional licenses for six racetracks late in the summer and permanent licenses for all parlors by early 2007.

Unfortunately for Philadelphia, it can't completely control the location of its future casinos. The state-run Gaming Control Board will make the decision, probably in the fall of 2006.

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