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Governor Predicts Approval of Slots

CHESTER, West Virginia – As reported by the Associated Press: "Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said Wednesday he believes his state will pass a bill to allow slot machines at racetracks by the end of the year.

"During a visit to Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort in neighboring West Virginia, Rendell said he's not sure what that bill will ultimately look like. It may limit the machines to racetracks, or it may allow them in off-track settings as well.

"Rendell said he would sign either version, as long as the conditions for non-track venues were `extremely limited' to prevent further proliferation.

"Such legislation also should provide some sort of compensation or consideration for track operators, who have struggled to keep the horse racing industry alive in Pennsylvania, Rendell said.

"…On Tuesday an aide to a Pennsylvania state senator said he believes slot machine legislation has only a 50-50 chance of passing this year.

"Christopher Craig, legal counsel to Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent J. Fumo, D-Philadelphia, warned that a small number of legislators might block any bill that does not allow slots in non-track settings…"

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