It seems that Slots in Pennsylvania will have to go miles and miles till they see the light. After Pennsylvania's legislature passed a law permitting 61,000 slot machines at locations the struggle to launch gambling program is yet to be resumed. The licenses have not yet been issued and the upcoming months will not alter this situation. Even the stance of slot supporters does not look promising as they say it could be a year or more till the first slot machines are set in place to generate revenues meant to alleviate tax burden.
On Friday, the Gov, Robert L. Ehrlich contended that he will do everything it takes to pass the slot bill for the third tome through the General Assembly. Though the Senate has passed the slot bill for the past two years it has been obstructed by the House of Delegates opposition. Ehrlich's spokesman said the governor believes that slot machines will be in place within a year of a bill's passing. Several unexpected downfalls, however have befallen Pennsylvania slot program. Gov. Edward G. Rendell who was primarily empowered to supervise slots was publicly degraded when the news exposed his involvement with an alleged mob associate. The counter gambling party has put in question the credibility of Pennsylvania's slot law passing and the suit could potentially inhibit the license issuing. The mayor, Rick Filippi was charged with illicit inside dealings on transaction of proposed slots casino evolvements.
In spite of these accusations, some slot supporters believe that the process is moving along in accordance with expectations and that the end is near when the program will generate jobs and mitigate the state's taxpayers.
