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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Pennsylvania’s racetrack operators, who are now preparing to introduce slot machines, will provide critical insight into the state’s emerging gaming industry at the March 6-7 Pennsylvania Gaming Congress.

The top executives from Harrah’s Chester, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Penn National Race Course, Presque Isle Downs, and The Meadows will speak on the special panel, "Racinos: At The Starting Gate." The panel will be moderated by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association.

"As the pioneers in Pennsylvania gaming, racino operators will provide Pennsylvania Gaming Congress attendees with a unique insight into how this industry will evolve. We will analyze the expected demand for their slot machines, the cross-marketing of their gaming and racing products, the impact on neighboring states, and other key issues," Mr. Fahrenkopf said.

More than 300 gaming-related professionals from 21 states have registered to attend the conference. Registration is still available at the discounted advance rate by visiting http://www.pagamingcongress.com.

The conference includes an evening cocktail reception, followed by an intensive daylong program featuring Pennsylvania gaming regulators, Pennsylvania racino operators, Wall Street analysts, diversity experts, land-use and zoning experts, and keynote luncheon, as well as an exhibition area.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Congress takes place at the spacious Whitaker Center and attached Harrisburg Hilton. Additional hotel rooms are available at the neighboring Crowne Plaza Harrisburg by calling (717) 234-5021 and asking for the "Pennsylvania Gaming Congress" rate.

Duane Morris LLP and Duane Morris Government Affairs are Presenting Sponsors of the Pennsylvania Gaming Congress. Contributing sponsors are: A.C. Coin & Slot, Aristocrat Technologies, Bally Gaming and Systems, Cooper Levenson, Cope Linder Architects, Cyberview Technology, Ernst & Young, Gaming Industry Observer, Global Gaming Business Weekly, International Game Technology, JCM American, Jefferies & Co., Keystone Gaming Alliance, Konami Gaming, Las Vegas Sands Corp., LPCiminelli Inc., MEI, Money Centers of America, Pocono Manor Resort & Casino, Radio PA Networks, SOSH Architects, Trump Entertainment Resorts, and WMS Gaming.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Congress is organized and produced by Spectrum Gaming Group (http://www.spectrumgaming.com) and the Gaming Industry Observer (http://www.gamingobserver.com). They also produce the 10th annual East Coast Gaming Congress (http://www.eastcoastgamingcongress.com), which takes place May 22-23 at the House of Blues in Atlantic City.