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Philadelphia city council approves casino vote

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Globe St.: "Citizens who oppose casino development near residential neighborhoods won a round in the city council. It voted unanimously to have a referendum regarding casino locations placed on the May 15 mayoral primary ballot.

"The measure would allow voters to decide on a change in the city charter banning casino development within 1,500 feet of any residence, school, playground, church or similar neighborhood property. If passed, it would effectively block plans for development of Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia on Columbus Boulevard and SugarHouse Casino on North Delaware Avenue. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded those projects the two slots licenses designated for Philadelphia.

"…A spokesman for the PGCB tells GlobeSt.com the board 'is exploring a challenge to the city council vote and evaluating what actions we can take and would take.' Any challenge would be based on the premise that the vote is 'contrary' to the legislation permitting slots parlors in the state…"

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