Gaming Control Board Looking For Options

Since the slot machine business has gotten started in Pennsylvania, there have been all kinds of trouble with the process. The Senate is now proposing a bill to the House of Representatives and the Governor to try and eliminate some of that confusion. They want to get rid of a provision that gets rid of one of the steps of getting a slot machine in the state.

The Gaming Control Board would like to remove the middle man part of the process in slot machine distribution. It was there initially to stop fraud, but it seems to be causing more trouble than good. They are currently reviewing the process, but think that perhaps it might add to more revenue for the state. The Governor has pretty much already signed on, and it is obvious that he is just waiting for the Gaming Board to make up their mind. Senator Fumo has added an additional provision into the bill though that makes people wonder what he is up to. The new section cuts operators shares down to 44% from the previous 48%.
 

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