Court appeals were submitted by IOC Pittsburgh Inc., whichrepresents a proposal by St. Louis-based Isle of Capri CasinosInc.; and Station Square Gaming LP, a partnership ofCleveland-based Forest City Enterprises and Harrah's Entertainment,both of which were denied the one license available for astandalone slots parlor in Pittsburgh. The selection of PITG GamingLLC, which is led by Detroit-developer Dan Barden for a MajesticStar Casino, prevailed.

"The board had a very difficult task of choosing only onelicensee from the three excellent applicants in Pittsburgh," saysTad Decker, PGCB chairman, in a statement following the ruling."But, as the court affirmed, our process and decision to award alicense to Mr. Barden and PITG Gaming was correct."

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