Gaming Reform

September 22, 2010 - Recent correspondence from Senator Orie regarding gaming

• Treasurer McCord participation
• Regulatory Oversight of Licensees' Out of State Relationships and Business Ventures
• Exclusion List

February 2, 2010 - Joint Hearing of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development and the House Gaming Oversight Committee

• Agenda and Testimony

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January 26, 2010 - Joint Hearing on Gaming – February 2, 2010 (PDF)

January 14, 2010 - Sen. Orie Continues Efforts on Government and Gaming Reform

January 5, 2010 - During session, Senator Orie remarks on her opposition to Senate Bill 711, which would expand gaming in Pennsylvania.

• Legislative Journal

December 17, 2009 - Senate Continues to Support for Strong Gaming Reforms

November 25, 2009 - Senator Orie Responds to Pittsburgh Tribune Review Regarding Gaming

October 9, 2009 – During session, Senator Orie speaks on Gaming Reform legislation.

September 16, 2009 - Senator Jane Orie urges passage of a gaming reform package.

September 16, 2009 - Hearing on proposed legalization of table games in Pennsylvania casinos

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July 7, 2009 - Senate Passes Gaming Reform Package to More Strictly Regulate Industry

May 5, 2009 - Orie Sponsors Bill to Reinstate Ban on Gaming Contributions

April 22, 2009 - Senators Unveil Gaming Reform Package to Provide Stricter Oversight, Greater Accountability

April 20, 2009 - Media Advisory: Senators to Unveil Strict Gaming Reform Package

March 18, 2009 - Orie and Vereb Question Gaming Control Board's Travel Decisions While Requesting a 6 Percent Budget Increase

- News Conference

February 26, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Orie questions PGCB Chair Mary DiGiacomo Colins.


WGAL Channel 8 News

September 12, 2008 - Senator Orie's memo for Return of the Slot License Fees

August 21, 2008 - Taxpayers Backstop Casino Pledge to Penguins Arena (PDF)
Allegheny Institute for Public Policy (Policy Brief, Vol. 8, No. 54)

August 14, 2008 - Senator Orie Urges Gaming Board to Reopen Bidding Process for Pittsburgh Casino Project

August 14, 2008 - Press Release from the Pennsylvania Gaming Board

August 12, 2008 - Orie, Fumo Propose Revisions to Gaming Act

August 8, 2008 - Orie Calls for Gaming Hearings to be held in Pittsburgh with Regard to the PITG Casino Bailout

July 31, 2008 - Orie and Ferlo Again Ask the Gaming Control Board for an Open Process and Documents

July 24, 2008 - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee Hearing on Gaming

- Hearing Part 1 (running time 1 hr. 6 min.)
- Hearing Part 2 (running time 1 hr. 7 min.)
- Hearing Part 3 (running time 1 hr. 7 min.)
- Hearing Part 4 (running time 44 min.)

July 18, 2008 - Senators Orie and Ferlo Respond to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PDF)

July 17, 2008 - Senator Scarnati to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PDF)

July 16, 2008 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Respond to Senators Orie and Ferlo (PDF)

July 14, 2008 - Joint Petition (PDF)

July 14, 2008 - Orie and Ferlo Submit Formal Comments In Opposition to PITG Casino Bailout 

July 14, 2008 - Orie Seeks All Documents from State and Sports Exhibition Authority with Regard to Failed Majestic Star Deal

July 10, 2008 - Senator Orie Request to Department of General Services - Re: Right TO Know Request regarding Pittsburgh Casino and Arena Projects (PDF)