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Philadelphia casino opponents to submit petition

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Anticasino activists are expected to submit more than 20,000 signatures to City Council today in an attempt to banish gambling halls to the fringes of the city.

"Casino Free Philadelphia will also need Council support to put a question on the May primary ballot asking voters to prohibit casinos within 1,500 feet of homes, houses of worship, schools, playgrounds, parks, libraries and civic centers.

"If successful, the drive could wreak havoc with the state's plans for two slots parlors in Philadelphia.

"…Council support remains uncertain - few have committed to voting for the measure. But casino opponents are looking to Councilman Frank DiCicco, whose district encompasses the two licensed sites, to lead the charge, and the seven at-large members up for reelection to follow.

"…The group has fallen short of its stated goal of 40,000, but is still expected to have more than 25,000 signatures after the final tally last night…"

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