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Pennsylvania senators want new casino bid15 July 2008HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania -- As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Two state senators from the Pittsburgh area want the state Gaming Control Board to revoke the license issued to Don Barden and reopen the Pittsburgh casino license 'to a competitive process that will include new applicants.' "Sens. Jane Orie, R-McCandless, and Jim Ferlo, D-Highland Park, sent a letter today to board Chairwoman Mary D. Colins urging the board not to hastily approve a refinancing plan being sought by casino license holder Don Barden, who is ceding control of his Majestic Star casino project to an investors' group from Chicago. "Ms. Orie and Mr. Ferlo called the potential transfer of the slots license to the new group a 'last-minute bait and switch,' and 'unacceptable.' "They called the Barden refinancing request 'a blatant attempt to force this board into hastily approving a financial bailout without any public scrutiny or input.'..." |