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Penn National Gaming Has a Vision for Education
Hollywood Casino and Bob Brady High School

 

A little less than a month ago the six bidders for a second Philadelphia casino license put on a show at the convention center. Those of us who were there have already shared a few opinions on those presentations in general. But it may help to look at each proposal separately, and in a little more detail. We’ve got some ideas on how they can improve.

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Six Applicants Fail to Address the Public Interest

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board seems to have come a long way since they first awarded casino licenses in 2006. Casino-Free Philadelphia and our allies have worked hard to make them move.

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In The Public Interest: A Few Questions That Need to be Answered

IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST


Philadelphia’s next casino should be selected with the public interest foremost.

 


How are the applicants addressing questions like these?

 

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PGCB Schedules Meetings on Six Casino Proposals

It’s a busy time of year, so this will be brief.

Six applications for a second casino license in Philadelphia were submitted, and now the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced the next step in its process. The PGCB will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at the Convention Center. Meetings that include public comment are scheduled for April 11 and 12.

Click HERE for a listing of the six applications and details on these meetings (at least, as the PGCB plans them...).

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This is France? We'd Rather Be In Philadelphia
Drawing of The Provence fantasy by Bart Blatstein and friends



If you haven’t heard by now, Wednesday night Bart Blatstein announced his plans for “The Provence,” his casino at Broad and Callowhill.  Plan Philly has a poll asking for your opinion on Blatstein’s proposal if you want to take a closer look and weigh in.

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