Stop predatory gambling around the country

Posted by Casino-Free Philly on October 16, 2009

The struggle against predatory gambling is not just local. We stay in touch with others across the country and even abroad. By being in touch with others in this struggle around the country we are able to build a broader movement to stop predatory gambling dead in its tracks. This year, we invite you to join us at the national conference.

We are attending the 2009 Stop Predatory Gambling National Conference, on Nov. 9 and 10, in San Antonio, Texas. This year's theme is "The American Resilience." It is a great convention and you will be glad to have attended. The Philadelphia battle is one of true resilience, we have been called the casino industry's Waterloo. We hope you can join us as we learn from experts around the country, socialize and celebrate.

Learn more and join us at the event.

Since you are with Casino-Free Philadelphia, which is a non-profit, the cost will be $100. In addition to the convention registration, you will want to reserve a room at the Drury Hotel (about $100 per night) and also airfare to get to San Antonio, which you should try to book at least 14 days in advance for a reasonable rate. Currently the rates are about $200. If you would like to coordinate your plans with others, please contact lily [at] casinofreephila [dot] org

As for events closer to home, we see that Neil Bluhm's Pittsburgh casino continues to underperform significantly just two months after opening. Meanwhile, our own state's elected officials use tactics of fear, division and crisis. They apparently still don't realize that the casino industry is never satisfied and, once they are legalized, they pressure legislatures for more and more concessions; in Delaware, the bailouts are already being publicly discussed. This has occurred in several other places. It will also occur in Pennsylvania.

The struggle in Philadelphia has inspired many people around the country. Please join us in San Antonio so that you can help us build relationships that will strengthen us all.

Together we can stop predatory gambling.