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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved the request to restructure the financing and ownership interests of the partially-constructed casino project in the city of Pittsburgh, a decision that can lead to the completion of the project substantially as approved by the Board in 2006. Completion of the project is expected in August, 2009.
The approval for reorganization, change of control and recapitalization of the Pittsburgh casino project was sought by Don Barden and PITG Gaming, LLC, which was awarded a Category 2 slot machine operators license in December of 2006, and Holdings Acquisition Co., L.P., a newly formed company which will now hold the license.
The Board also imposed a $2.5 million fee in connection with the restructuring transaction which brings additional owners into the project along with Barden. In doing so, the Board rejected a request to reduce the fee from the amount typically imposed.
The decision was made on a 7-0 vote after a nearly four-hour hearing in Harrisburg in which the Board received testimony and thoroughly questioned principles of the new ownership team, citizens, and Gaming Control Board staff who were involved in the review of the various elements of the deal.
Among those persons who testified were Mr. Barden; Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin, and Robert Bloom of Walton Street Capital, LLC whose firm is a key investor in Holdings Acquisition; Dan Keating, CEO of the Keating Group, the construction contractor for the facility; Rich Stanizzo and John O’Brien representing Pittsburgh area unions; Dean Mosites representing 50 subcontractors who were forced to cease work at the Pittsburgh project until the new ownership structure and financing were approved by the Board; Adrian Anderson representing the Detroit Pension Funds that are investing in the project; various members of the public, and PGCB staff who were involved in the background investigation.
During the testimony, both Mr. Bluhm and Mr. Keating stated that construction of the nearly $800 million casino would commence as early as Monday, August 18, 2008 if the Board approved their request. The resumption of construction is expected to put about 800 workers back on the job.
Gaming Control Board Chairman Mary DiGiacomo Colins, along with fellow Board members, commented that today’s decision came only after the PGCB conducted significant due diligence on information received during the past two months, the open public questioning of both PGCB staff and the key players in the reorganization deal, and review and joint deliberation over the testimony and evidence.
“The decisions of the Board are always made in a measured fashion weighing evidence with the intent and objectives of the Gaming Act,” Chairman Colins stated. “In addition to the obvious economic benefits of assuring that this project is completed, this vote punctuates the integrity of both our process and of our role of overseeing legalized gaming in the Commonwealth.”
The Board will be releasing an adjudication that will detail the reasons for the decision.
Acting Executive Director of the Gaming Control Board Frank T. Donaghue said the decision should be welcome news to both the Commonwealth and Pittsburgh-area citizens.
“The completion and operation of the Pittsburgh casino is a critical element of the promises made by the Legislature when it enacted the Gaming Act,” Donaghue says. “While balancing our overarching objective to protect the public through regulation and policing of legalized slots gaming, our purpose is also to properly and legally oversee this new industry and provide a significant source of new revenue and jobs.”
The approved deal preserves the original commitments mandated by the Board of PITG Gaming and principle owner Don Barden. These include:
– A cash contribution of at least $7.5 million annually for a period of 30 years in support of the development and construction of a multi-purpose arena in Pittsburgh;
– A $1 million annual grant for 3 consecutive years to Pittsburgh’s Northside Leadership Conference;
– A $1 million annual grant for 3 consecutive years toward the development of Pittsburgh’s Hill Section;
– Construction of the Phase One portion of the facility, as presented to the Board at PITG’s 2006 hearings, includes an outdoor amphitheatre and riverside walkway. The only approved exceptions to this plan were postponing the opening of the facility’s ballroom until a later phase and a slight reduction in the number of spaces in the parking garage.
A PowerPoint presentation made today to the Board has been posted on the PGCB web site. A link to the presentation can be found under the “What’s New” section of the PGCB’s home page, .
CONTACT: Doug Harbach or Richard McGarvey
717-346-8321
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NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ — 106 & PARK, BET’s flagship music series and a leading source of entertainment, hip hop and R&B music, will commemorate its 2000th episode on Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 P.M.* Special guests on hand to help bet celebrate 106 & PARK’s phenomenal milestone include Jennifer Hudson, T.I., LL Cool J, and Keyshia Cole, along with a few other surprises. The 2000th episode will also serve as the launch of 106 & PARK CONNECT (), a new social community for everyone who loves the 106 & PARK culture.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ — 106 & PARK, BET’s flagship music series and a leading source of entertainment, hip hop and R&B music, will commemorate its 2000th episode on Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 P.M.* Special guests on hand to help bet celebrate 106 & PARK’s phenomenal milestone include Jennifer Hudson, T.I., LL Cool J, and Keyshia Cole, along with a few other surprises. The 2000th episode will also serve as the launch of 106 & PARK CONNECT (), a new social community for everyone who loves the 106 & PARK culture.
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To kick off the 2000th episode festivities, hosts Terrence and Rocsi will introduce 106 & PARK CONNECT. This new online destination is all about connections as it allows viewers to connect online with: (1) Terrence and Rocsi; (2) contests and competitions related to 106 & PARK; and (3) other fans who share similar interests. In addition, this site will be more deeply integrated into the show and allow Connect Members to interact with and participate in the show more than ever before. For example, members of 106 & PARK CONNECT can upload videos and responses to different elements of the show, or have their profiles highlighted during an episode. In addition, 106 & PARK CONNECT members will be able to upload video answers to political questions as an effort to educate and encourage participation in the 2008 presidential election.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ — In the weeks leading up to the Democratic Convention in August, when the first African American will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States of America, bet News will unveil a new and timely weekly talk show, THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON, premiering on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 P.M.* Hosted by political correspondent Jeff Johnson, the half-hour show will take a frank look at news, trends, pop culture, current events and politics from an unapologetically Black point of view.
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During a special 2008 election report, THE TRUTH will travel to Denver for the 45th Democratic National Convention. Broadcasting live from inside the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field, Johnson will provide context and analysis of all of the latest developments of the Democratic National Convention. Leading media figures such as political strategist and bet J host Keith Boykin and political pundits Jamal Simmons, Keli Goff and Angela McGlowan will act as onsite correspondents at the Convention for a two-hour special featuring Senator Barack Obama’s speech on Thursday, August 28.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Marnell Corrao Associates, known for its award-winning design and construction work in Las Vegas, topped-off the $1 billion M Resort, Spa and casino on Friday, August 8 at the resort site located on South Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. The commemoration event signifies a milestone in the construction process as the last piece of the structure was placed to form the resort’s highest elevation.
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Marnell Corrao Associates () headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the world’s leading hotel/casino/resort design and construction firm, having built many of the most exciting destination hotel/casino resorts including the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Bellagio and Wynn Resorts. Through a diversified family of companies, Marnell has the ability, expertise and proven track record to provide a full range of project development services from initial conceptualization through final build-out and property management. With over 30 years of experience as Executive Architect, Architect of Record, Interior Designer, Construction Manager, General Contractor and Property Developer and Manager, Marnell has been a major contributor in the transforming of the Las Vegas skyline.
“The M Resort represents the Marnell’s Family of Companies’ best efforts to date. From the owner’s partnership to our company’s efforts, our banking partners and the governmental agencies’ responsiveness have all played a key role in the success of this new resort,” said Tony Marnell, Chairman and CEO of Marnell Corrao Associates.
The topping off event commenced with an evergreen tree hoisted to the top of the building and concluded with a hard-hat tour of the property led by M Resort Chairman and CEO Anthony A. Marnell, III.
“This is a major milestone in our construction process,” said Anthony A. Marnell, III. “We anticipate completing the M Resort on time and on budget and are excited to debut the new property in March 2009.”
Blending into the natural beauty of the desert Southwest, the M Resort, Spa and casino will have 390 guest rooms, nine restaurants, a destination wine cellar and tasting room, more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a 23,000 square foot spa and fitness center and over 100,000 square foot pool and events piazza named Villaggio del Sole.
The boutique resort will feature over 92,000 square feet of casino space that will house 1,846 slot machines, 64 table games and a state-of-the-art race and sports book. Property executives recently announced a partnership with Cantor Gaming to provide cutting-edge mobile gaming technology to the casino floor and race and sports book.
In addition to the casino, M Resort will offer an inviting blend of warm, yet modern design and deliver amenities ideal for locals and visitors seeking an upscale niche property away from the Strip. Plans are already underway for first class retail and entertainment amenities including a partnership with Taubman Center Inc.
Partnering with Taubman, M Resort will have the first full-scale, department store anchored regional mall to be directly integrated into a casino resort. The retail addition will add one million square feet of in-line shopping to the resort and is expected to open in late 2011 or early 2012.
M Resort master-plan also includes a 63,000 square foot movie entertainment theatre to the resort. The movie entertainment theatre will feature 14 screens and 3,100 seats. Digital and 3-D movie projection, spacious auditoriums, oversized movie screens, all-stadium luxury seating, digital sound and premium concession selections, will be offered at the movie entertainment theatre.
“We are happy to have partnered with outstanding brands like Taubman which will evolve the property and provide valuable amenities to our guests,” said Marnell. “We look forward to offering an exceptional new experience.”
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M Resort, Spa and casino is located on over 90 acres at the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the M Resort will provide optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort features 390 exceptionally appointed guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming and more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space in addition to a variety of luxury amenities including a partnership with Taubman Centers, Inc. to bring up to one million square feet of in-line retail shopping to the M Resort. The resort will also feature a 14-screen digital movie entertainment complex. Entertainment options coupled with unique dining offerings and a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center provide local and out of town guests with an unrivaled South Strip experience. For more information, visit .
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