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November 20, 2005
Did casino magnate visit the Valley?
Official reports spotting 'Mr. Las Vegas' in Bethlehem Township.
The Morning Call
by Matt Assad and Nicole Radzievich
Is Forest City Enterprises looking to expand into casino gambling in Pennsylvania?
Last month, Steve Wynn, one of the creators of today's Las Vegas Strip, reportedly was seen talking gambling in a Panera Bread off Route 33.
While Bethlehem Township officials are skeptical about the sightings of the dead singers, some are convinced the casino magnate was in the township last month meeting with Forest City Enterprises to discuss potential plans for a casino along the Route 33 extension.
For the record, Wynn Resorts officials chuckled at word of the sighting, and Forest City, which plans to build a lifestyle mall along Route 33, declined to comment.
More coverage at The Pennsylvania Express-Times, "No slots at Summit site."
NoLandGrab: Also, Forest City Enterprises, partnering with Harrah's, is vying for lucrative casino gambling licenses for the waterfront district of Pittsburgh.
Posted by lumi at November 20, 2005 6:57 AM