WPGH - Pittsburgh 53 • Jul. 02, 2008. 10:02 PM EST
Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl is not happy about a delay and changes to the
design of the casino.
Transcript:
the latest now on the new north shore casino. pittsburgh mayor luke ravenstahl
is not happy about a delay and changes to the design of the casino. he wrote a
letter to the state gaming commission today commenting on the changes don barden
is now making. to save money, barden asked the pittsburgh planning commission
yesterday for permission to hold off on building his riverfront amphitheater. he
also says he wants to delay building this dock area as well as a walking path
until after the casino has been open for three years. in ravenstahl's letter he
wrote, quote, i am not willing to compromise in development in a way that negley
impacts the riverfront and the city. it's my responsibility to ensure that the
city of pittsburgh and the citizens receive what was originally promised to us.
and a spokesperson for barden said there are good reasons for the adjustments in
construction and all the work will eventually be done.
500 Nations is an independent directory service not affiliated with any casino.
Warning: You must ensure you meet all age and other regulatory requirements before entering a Casino or placing a wager. There are hundreds of jurisdictions in the world with Internet access and hundreds of different games and gambling opportunities available on the Internet. It is your reponsibility to determine if it is legal for you to play any particular games or place any particular wager.
Online gambling is unlawful in some countries and jurisdictions. Check your local laws and regulations prior to gambling.
Skill gaming is restricted in Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Vermont, Connecticut, Florida, Montana and Illinois.