Gambling News by Gambling Headquarters

As reported by the Evening Sun: "The Straban Township supervisors recommended to themselves approval of preliminary plans Thursday night for a slots parlor at the intersection of routes 15 and 30. "It might sound funny, but the supervisors were acting as the planning commission, which ordinarily makes recommendations to the board. But they were left with the job when commissioners unanimously recused themselves, citing bias. The developer had complained one commission member was against the casino. "Supervisor Troy Martin said it's safe to assume the board will follow its own recommendation to approve the plans at its meeting Monday. "Crossroads Gaming Resort and Spa LP submitted the plans to the township in late March. The plans call for a hotel, spa, restaurants, a parking garage and a parlor with up to 5,000 slots to be built. "They decided to approve the plans Monday with one condition - that Crossroads modify a parking garage to reflect the most recent road design configuration."