WOZNIAK BILL HEADED TO FULL SENATE FOR A VOTE HARRISBURG, MAY 14, 2008 – A bill intended to make distribution of gaming revenue fairer for Pennsylvania’s smaller communities has cleared another hurdle and is headed to the full Senate for a vote, Sen. John N. Wozniak announced today. Senate Bill 1286 amends the state gaming law to prevent Philadelphia and Pittsburgh from receiving additional revenue from the gaming fund until at least $1.5 billion is distributed to other local communities for economic development projects. “We have to make sure that no games of chance are being played with the proceeds from slots revenue,” Wozniak said. “This shouldn’t be about lucky communities and unlucky ones. This bill makes sure that smaller communities come out winners too.” Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were the first beneficiaries of the gaming industry, although no casinos have yet opened in those cities. Current law prohibits them from receiving additional money for 10 years. Wozniak’s bill changes the 10-year provision to one that ensures that equal money is distributed to other parts of the state in the meantime. The bill was approved unanimously today by the Senate Appropriations Committee, sending it to the floor for a full Senate vote.