Pennsylvania benefits from slot revenue

"At first, the focus was on the possibility that maybe, just maybe, the money could help solve the long-standing problems associated with Pennsylvania school property taxes. While that promise is still on the table once the state revenue pot reaches a certain level, just how that might be accomplished remains in limbo.

"What has become more of a sure bet for Washington County is the local share of the revenue generated by The Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

"...Now comes the disbursement of approximately $8 million, representing 4 percent of the gross revenue from the slots terminals during 2007. Organizations from throughout the county are eligible for a share of the pie, and many of them submitted applications just prior to the Dec. 31 deadline..."