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Pennsylvania Table Games - Impasse Broken?

In Atlantic City, they pay very close attention to anything that happens in Pennsylvania gaming, hence this little nugget I read today from the Press of Atlantic City, via AP:

Top Pennsylvania legislators apparently have resolved a key disagreement holding up casino gambling expansion.

 Two people briefed on a telephone conversation Wednesday among legislative leaders say the group agreed on a provision that would allow new applicants for Pennsylvania's last remaining resort casino license.

The agreement also would possibly create another license in 2017.

The legislation would also legalize table games at slot-machine casinos in an effort to raise revenue for the cash-strapped state.

 Of course, there's been hopeful signs on PA table games before that haven't borne out, but  certainly this appears to be good news if you are looking forward to the added revenue, jobs and recreational opportunities on PA table games.

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