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Pennsylvania bingo halls face competition22 February 2008PENNSYLVANIA -- As reported by the Pittsburgh Channel: "There are 380 bingo licenses in Allegheny County, mostly held by schools and volunteer fire departments. Those organizations rely on bingo revenue to fund their operations, but as casinos move into the region, bingo revenue is going down, putting fire protection and other services at risk. "For eight months, bingo and slots have lived side by side in Washington County. Next year, they will be doing the same in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. "The two forms of gaming, however, are not in a peaceful coexistence. "...'Historically, when you look across this country, anywhere gaming has come into the region, it's been damaging to the bingo industry, and it really hurt the charities that rely on that industry,' said Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein. "...In many cases, bingo revenue helps Catholic schools to keep the cost of tuition low. Social clubs use bingo to fund activities. "Then there are the volunteer fire departments. In Washington County, many have already felt the pinch. In the eight months since the Meadows Casino opened, the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department bingo games have suffered..." |