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GAMING
CONTROL BOARD HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR
PHILADELPHIA
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Kitchen |
PHILADELPHIA, April 4
– The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has
scheduled public input hearings for April
10, 11, and 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m., to
be held in the main auditorium of Drexel
University at 3141 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia.
“These hearings are an opportunity for the
public to hear more about each of the five
casino proposals for Philadelphia,” said
Kitchen (D-Philadelphia). “These hearings
will also provide a forum for community
groups and individuals to express their
preferences and concerns.”
These hearings will address the following
casino proposals:
In addition, the Gaming Control Board has
scheduled an additional day for public input
on two proposals for racetracks to be
located in southeastern Pennsylvania. This
hearing will take place on May 12, beginning
at 8:30 a.m., to be held in the Dossone
Building auditorium on the campus of Drexel
University.
Individuals will have three minutes to
deliver their comments. All speakers must
have already submitted their registration to
the Gaming Control Board. Registrants will
be notified by mail which hearing they are
to attend.
In addition, individuals may submit written
comments that will be given equal weight to
testimony presented in person. Those
interested in submitting written comments
have until June 2, 2006. Written comments
should be mailed to the following address:
Office of the Clerk
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
P.O. Box 69060
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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