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Casino-Free Philadelphia's mission is to stop casinos from coming to Philadelphia and close any that open. The benefits of casinos can never outweigh the social and economic costs from an industry reliant on addiction to survive. Learn more.
On June 6, anti-casino Philadelphians gathered inside Harrah's casino, near Philadelphia, to call attention to the predatory practices used by the casino industry. The event, called Beat the House, sent two messages: A message of defiance to the predatory gambling trade, and a message of support to Philadelphians who want to keep slot parlors out of their city.
Photos from Beat the House
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#followfriday for innovative use of video & storytelling initiatives w/community groups & social change orgs, check out @mediamobilizing1 day 17 hours ago
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: PA legislators want to expand gambling by legalizing video poker and table games http://bit.ly/KMxKc Predatory.2 days 8 hours ago
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Blown away by the inspiring, revolutionary stories of social change at @breadrosesfund last night. Honored to have been a part of it.2 days 19 hours ago
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Gallery of photos and videos from the Anti-Casino Circus last month with No Casino in the Heart of the City Coalition: http://bit.ly/3NMtJF4 days 12 hours ago
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Join us as we celebrate another year of Philadelphia casino-free, and accept a @breadrosesfund award tomorrow night http://bit.ly/xsKQh4 days 13 hours ago
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Six of every 10,000 nonsmoking PA casino workers will die of secondhand smoke http://bit.ly/2jvdpZ Will Nutter push for a smoke-free Philly?4 days 18 hours ago
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Front page story in Philadelphia Center City Weekly Press covers anti-casino circus by CFP and Asian Americans United! http://bit.ly/zmfK71 week 3 days ago
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Gambling revenues continue to fall at Bethlehem casino http://bit.ly/4mTK7I Who says slot machines are guaranteed $ for Philly's budget?1 week 4 days ago
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The @PhillyWeekly takes a look at prospects for casinos in Philly, w/comments from Casino-Free Philly & Asian Americans United. A must-read!1 week 4 days ago
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Letter @PhillyInquirer: Corruption in casino donations to Rendell ($1.1mil), PA Supreme Court http://bit.ly/4p1JMc Rpt: http://bit.ly/10F7qv1 week 5 days ago
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Press Releases
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission yesterday approved the development plan for a casino slots parlor on the Delaware riverfront by a vote of 4-2, despite raucous objection by community activists.
According to Casino-Free Philadelphia organizer Lily Cavanagh, speaking in front of the panel, "This hearing is a farce. A redesigned SugarHouse casino slots parlor, if built, would be a clear testament to poor city planning, assuming there's any planning going on at all."
Recent Press Coverage
- 07/05/09 - Before you vote, ask about the money - The Morning Call
- 06/30/09 - Opinion: Pennsylvania's wheel of misfortune - The Mercury
- 06/30/09 - Common Cause report boosts anti-casino groups’ efforts - Weekly Press
- 06/30/09 - Are Casinos a Done Deal? - Philadelphia Weekly
- 06/26/09 - Philly Casino Protesters Hold Street Circus - NBC