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Article: Slots in Pennsylvania no worry in Atlantic City: City sees little competition from west as it adds attractions, hotels. Others say day-trip business will suffer.
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- The Morning Call (Allentown, PA)
- Article date:
- June 18, 2006
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Byline: Spencer Soper
Jun. 18--When high-rolling casino executives in Atlantic City talk about the emerging gambling market in Pennsylvania, they sound a lot like the maitre d' at a fancy French restaurant commenting on a McDonald's popping up across the street. They use put-downs such as "slot shacks" and "convenience gaming" to describe the Keystone State, reserving "destination" and "attraction" to identify the Garden State's gaming resort. So why should Pennsylvanians care about Atlantic City, which for many has been little more than a bunch of slot machines at the end of a cheap bus trip? Because it's the biggest competitor facing Pennsylvania's ...
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