Developers are pulling out all the stops, feverishly vying for the city's second casino license. It remains to be seen what kind of impact a second gambling facility would have on the city -- of course these folks are making big promises.
Last week marked the kickoff of the second coming of the city's second gambling emporium: six developers vying to win the golden license, sort of a Mr. Philly Casino pageant. If you have a weakness for hyperbole and neon, the season's best show took place at the Convention Center, fitting given that the place was a huge gamble. It was a pitchfest on steroids.
Original source: Philadelphia Inquirer