Three Casino Bidders Prepare Pitches to City Council
Pittsburgh City Council members pressed would-be casino owners yesterday on promises to redevelop and aid neighborhoods, and got very different answers. Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. defended its focus on the Hill District. Forest City Enterprises argued for spreading the wealth.
And Detroit businessman Don Barden's Majestic Star Casino offered North Side and Hill District aid but bemoaned the cascade of promises. Part of the state gambling law was written "for the express purpose of preventing a gaming company from buying a license" with promises, said Robert Oltmanns, a consultant to Majestic Star.
He said his client didn't include pledges in its casino application. The three companies have applied to the state Gaming Control Board for the license to build a slot machine casino in Pittsburgh. Council has no formal role in making the selection.
June 8, 2006
Posted By Bob Hartman
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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