Monday, August 28, 2006

As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "State gambling regulators
have joined the chorus of critics calling for changes to Pennsylvania's slot
machine law, saying they will take matters into their own hands to the
degree possible if amendments are not made. "In a letter dated Wednesday to
a dozen state lawmakers, Thomas Decker, chairman of the state Gaming Control
Board, said the board wants 'critical' amendments to the law that would
include: "- Prohibiting public officials from holding up to a 1 percent
interest in gambling companies. "-Banning political contributions from slots
license holders and their immediate relatives.
"- Eliminating blind trusts that the board says are designed to 'circumvent'
the ban on political contributions and other disclosure requirements.

"- Giving the state broader powers to regulate and control gambling
operations.

".The proposals generally echoed changes that Gov. Ed Rendell, one of the
key gambling proponents, recently suggested in his own letter to lawmakers."

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