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South Philadelphia: Neighborhood Supports The Casino Revolution Proposal

June 2, 2014tub10245

The proposals in play for Philadelphia’s final casino license have largely drawn negative feedback from their respective communities. Bart Blatstein’s The Provence proposal has been appealed by neighborhood schools and a synagogue for failing to

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Market8 Emerging as Early Favorite in Casino License Hearings

March 18, 2014

The recipient of Philadelphia’s second casino license has yet to be determined, but one proposal has distinguished itself as the early front-runner. Ken Goldenberg’s Market8 hotel and casino has received bipartisan support from Pennsylvania state

Center City

Casinos: Five Places You Need to Know

February 20, 2014tub10245

SugarHouse Casino in Fishtown may soon have some company, as five groups are vying for the coveted second Philadelphia casino license currently on offer by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The suitability hearings have just

Center City

Casinos: Potential Casino Locations and Proposals

February 18, 2014tub10245

The five candidates for Philadelphia’s second casino license have construction plans for four different areas. Each location would undergo significant social and economical change should the city grant the license to its respective developer. Casino Revolution would occupy

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