Love from Philly

Neil,

We need to talk.

We understand you're going to be breaking some ground today down by the Delaware. We hear you want to open a slots parlor even though your other one, in Pittsburgh, just opened to less than half its expected revenue. We know you're threatening to sue Pennsylvania for authorizing additional slot machines in an already saturated Philadelphia market. And we see that your $180 million construction loan has been rated "junk" status -- too risky to justify investment.

We've got a different idea. Something truly groundbreaking. A vision of Philadelphia without predatory gambling used to balance its budget. A community that comes together around sustainable economic development, and commits to providing essential social services. A city that doesn't sell off its neighborhoods for the benefit of billionaires like you, Neil.

Groundbreaking Visions for Philadelphia TODAY, Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2:00 PM Frankford & Delaware Avenues (view map and get directions)

Frankly, Neil, our vision -- Philadelphians' vision -- for a better city doesn't include you. We know these casinos are simply a way for you to add to your billions, and you don't mind that your slots parlor will eliminate three jobs for every one it creates.

We'll be there this afternoon at 2:00 PM.

We'd prefer that you not be.

Leave Philadelphia, Neil, or we'll bankrupt you.

With Love, Philadelphia XOXO

P.S. For the full story on why casinos in Philadelphia will fail, check out Casino-Free's new report, Snake Eyes: All Odds Are Against the Philly Casinos.