Pennsylvania Casino Forum Not Big Draw As reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Few people voiced strong feelings Thursday evening about a slots parlor coming to the city during the first of six public forums on gambling in Pittsburgh.
"'This is not a funeral,' said Ronald Porter, co-chair of the Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force, opening the meeting. 'This is an opportunity for us to exchange information and to share.' "…The meeting was billed as an opportunity for the public to hear how a casino might affect the city and to voice concerns. "…The state Gaming Control Board plans to give out 14 casino licenses, including one for a stand-alone slots parlor in the city. Developers are believed to be considering six potential sites, said Susan Golomb, city planning director. "When the task force turned the microphone over to residents, few had anything to say…"
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