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Riverboat gambling eyed for Delaware River region expansion
Executives and Delaware officials gathered aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia to discuss riverboat gambling and related waterfront development along the Delaware River. Philadelphia officials expect thousands of jobs and millions in revenue as private firms eye riverfront ventures while counties study potential lotteries and zoning. The briefing touched on the Navy Yard conversion, Phila Industrial Development Corp leasing, and the Ports of Philadelphia Camden port agency poised to boost international cargoes.
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Tri-State
David Carney
Penjerdel Council
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Ed Rendell
Robert Casey
Tom Ridge
Mark Singer
Commonwealth
President Riverboat Casinos
Edward Ellers
President
Davenport
Iowa
Biloxi
Miss
Ellers
Haverford
President Riverboat
Chester
Delco
Paul Summers
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Summers
CVB
Delaware
Bucks
Philadelphia Navy Yard
James T. McDermott