The furloughs came because Gov. Ed Rendell and Republican legislative leaders couldn't agree on a new 2007-08 state budget Sunday night. Just last July New Jersey racetracks were forced to close because of a budget impasse in that state. According to reports, the decision to furlough the workers will not affect the state's five racetrack casinos, at least until a hearing before a Commonwealth Court judge.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted Sunday night to close the casinos if Department of Revenue computer workers were furloughed with the other 25,000 workers. Action by lawyers representing the casino owners kept the casinos open on Monday.
Late Sunday night casino operators obtained an order from Commonwealth Court to keep the casinos open until the hearing Monday. The casinos will make a request to remain permanently open regardless of how long the employee furloughs last.
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