Gaming Control Board Clears Plan For Mini-Casino Near Turnpike

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s gambling offerings are growing again.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday cleared Penn National Gaming’s plan to build a mini-casino close to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, near the city of Reading. It’s the first of five mini-casino licenses auctioned off last year to get such approval.
The board also approved Mount Airy Casino Resort in northeastern Pennsylvania to offer sports betting. Sportsbooks are already open at six