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Hundreds attend Pennsylvania slots hearing

PENNSYLVANIA – As reported by the Hanover Evening Sun: "An estimated 300 people – the largest crowd for any of 13 licensing hearings on Pennsylvania slots plans – packed the auditorium of the State Museum in Harrisburg for a hearing on a Gettysburg-area slots plan.

"The Gaming Control Board, which will award the slots licenses, noticed the turnout, board spokesman Doug Harbach said.

"And the big crowd shows the proposed Crossroads Gaming Resort and Spa – more than any other slots plan – has significant numbers of supporters and opponents, he said.

"…Two busloads of casino backers came to the hearing from Gettysburg. Many belong to the local grassroots group Pro Casino Adams County and some have union affiliations.

"…Some critics belong to the local group No Casino Gettysburg while others belong to historic-preservation groups…"

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