Philly Slots are Bringing Problems

With Philadelphia poised to become the largest city in the country that allows slot machine casinos, there is much concern as to what that will really mean for the state. The city will host two stand alone slot machine casinos, as well as allowing slot machines at its racetracks. Many say that the amount of slot machines that are currently being allowed in the area are just too much, and the city cannot handle it.

Casino Free Philadelphia is trying to overturn the 2004 law that made the slot machines legal as they say the final plans for the casinos came in after the public was still allowed to comment on them. There are concerns as to the traffic plans that the slot machines will require, especially for the riverfront slot machine parlors. The riverfront casinos will need the use of I-95 and it already has more traffic than it can handle. They are also planning on widening the road, which will only make it worse for regular traffic, not to mention the slot machine casino’s traffic as well.

Those that will be living in the areas that will be most affected by the slot machine casinos say that the fact that PA made it legal to serve free drinks is just absurd. They are concerned that once the bars close, all the drunks will come to the slot machine casinos because they can party all night. City Councilman Frank DiCicco has asked for a six month delay in the issuance of slot machine licenses. He says he would like further review of the slot machine casinos’ plans.

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