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Pittsburgh Slot Funded Arena Plan Find Support

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "The Penguins picked up support today from 18 local lawmakers for the team's Pittsburgh First proposal to build an arena and redevelop the Lower Hill District with money from a slot machine casino.

"…The Penguins have teamed up with Isle of Capri Casinos of Biloxi, Miss., on a $1 billion project that includes a casino, an arena and redevelopment of the area around Mellon Arena.

"The plan has the support of four state senators, nine Democratic state representatives, four members of Pittsburgh City Council and Allegheny County Councilman Bill Robinson. Nine of them attended the morning news conference to announce their support…"

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