FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 8th, 2005

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Commonwealth Tower, Strawberry Square
303 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101

CONTACT

Doug Harbach or Richard McGarvey (717) 346-8321

PA Gaming Control Board To Hold Public Meeting In Harrisburg On Aug. 17

****MEDIA ADVISORY**** For Planning Purposes Only

Board Cancels Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 18

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold a public meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday Aug.17, 2005, in Hearing Room #1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. Please note that the Board has canceled the meeting previously scheduled for Aug. 18.

The North Office Building is at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and North Street. People without Capitol credentials should enter the building from North Street for security clearance. Limited seating is reserved for the media, and a mult-box connection will be provided. Agendas will be available at the meeting.

WHAT:     Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Meeting
   
WHEN:     Wednesday Aug. 17, 2005*
   
WHERE:     Hearing Room #1
    North Office Building
      Capitol Complex
      Harrisburg
     
TIME:     4:00 p.m.*

* Editor’s note: Please note new day and time. The Aug.18 meeting has been canceled.