an invitation only affair for 150 guests. The vision is to have a second Philadelphia
casino located in the heart of downtown. The location is the old Philadelphia Inquirer Building.
The speculation is who is on his list of invitees. I have my 5 individuals that I feel make the
cut.
Mayor Nutter - He had the national profile coming off his speech at the Democratic Convention.
He is intelligent and willing to entertain a new revenue stream.
Ed Rendell - He is able to bring business organizations together throughout the region due to
his years of public service as a former mayor and governor.
Ed Snider - He has the support of Comcast and is the owner of the Flyers.He has interest in the
prior casino development group that could not agree on a location in Philadelphia. He would have
the desire to at least hear Blatstein's proposal.
John Dougherty - He is business manager of the Philadelphia Electricians Union. Any new construction in Philadelphia would give jobs to the region.
Paul Levy - He is the head of the Center City District. He represents the interest of the business owners,shops and hotels downtown. They would all benefit indirectly from any venue that would
drive foot traffic toward center city.
There are other proposals that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board must consider. The deadline is November 15th. There was a poll recently that question the need and the viability of another
casino in Philadelphia. I will keep you informed.
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