Gov. seeks change in casino sites
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - July 5, 2008 The casinos are planned for a pair of sites along the Delaware
River. But some city residents, lawmakers and Mayor Michael Nutter
oppose the locations, saying they will harm neighborhoods.
Rendell said Friday that he'll "make a good-faith effort to
explore the potential benefits of re-siting."
But he also says that "nobody should get too excited. The only
way these casinos can be legally re-sited is if the casinos
voluntarily agree."
Spokeswomen for both casinos say the operators will meet with
officials but remain committed to the original sites, which were
approved by the state Gaming Control Board in 2006.
