HARRISBURG: The diligent observation of an on-site Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board employee triggered the start of an investigation that led to the arrest of three men charged with the alleged theft of more than $420,000 from The Meadows Racetrack Casino in Washington County.

The charges filed Monday by Washington County District Attorney Steven M. Tropani were the culmination of a Pennsylvania State Police investigation that began when a PGCB Casino Compliance Representative observed and reported the potentially illegal actions.

HARRISBURG, PA: The amount of gross revenue generated in September 2009 through the play of slot machines at nine casinos rose 29.85% over the previous year, according to figures released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today unanimously voted to renew the Category 1 slot machine operator’s license of Downs Racing, LP, operators of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Casino.

The seven member board determined that Mohegan Sun, Pennsylvania’s first operating slot machine casino, had fulfilled the obligations under its slot operator’s license and therefore qualified to have its license renewed. Under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, all operators must seek renewal of their license on an annual basis.

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved the corporate restructuring of Mount Airy #1, LLC, a decision that transfers ownership of the Pocono-based casino and resort from Louis DeNaples to his daughter Dr. Lisa A. DeNaples.

The approval came after the Board reviewed testimony submitted earlier today where Mr. DeNaples, along with representatives of Mount Airy #1, LLC outlined the objective for the transfer.

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced a hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 to gather evidence, including public comment, on the renewal of the Category 1 slot machine operator’s license of Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc., operators of Philadelphia Park Casino Racetrack.

The hearing will begin at 10:00 am at Bensalem Township Council Chambers at 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 to receive evidence and to consider the HSP Gaming, L.P. (SugarHouse Casino) request for approval of its financing package.

The hearing is open to the public and will begin at 12:00 noon in the North Office Building, Hearing Room 2, located at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and North Street in Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, PA:  The amount of gross revenue generated in August 2009 through the play of slot machines at nine casinos rose 19.8% over the previous year, according to figures released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today publicly released on its web site the order and adjudication that contain the reasons for its decision to grant an extension of two years for Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners, LP (Foxwoods) to make 1,500 slot machines available for play.

HARRISBURG, PA:  A casino operator was fined $97,500 today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for 15 separate violations dealing with underage gambling and access to the gaming floor by underage individuals.

The fines were approved under two consent agreements with Downs Racing, L.P., operators of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The civil penalties, unanimously approved by the Board at its public meeting in Harrisburg, were for incidents that occurred between August 2008 and March 2009. 

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it will hold a hearing on Friday, August 28, 2009 to consider the petition of Philadelphia Partnership and Development Corporation (Foxwoods) which seeks additional time to make slot machines available to play.

The Board issued the Foxwoods license on May 29, 2008.  On May 22, 2009, the Foxwoods' ownership group filed its petition for an extension of time to commence operation for up to an additional twenty-four months.