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Philly Airport Area Considered for Casinos
May 1, 2008

State Senators Vincent Fumo and Reps. Mike O'Brien and Bill Keller, Democrats, have presented a measure to consider Harrisburg, Penn., near the airport, for Sugarhouse and Foxwoods casinos, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Foxwood project is slated for $560 million; SugarHouse for $550 million.

 
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