Campaign Updates

From the beginning, our mission has been "to stop casinos from coming to Philadelphia and close any that open." And since last year, our In the Red campaign has been led by Philadelphians calling for "bankrupting casinos before they bankrupt us."

Next month, our community will confront the first test of this pledge.

On Sept. 22, 2010, SugarHouse casino will open on the riverfront in Fishtown. And on that Wednesday morning, we will announce our plans to send them into bankruptcy.

We know this is a difficult moment for you, as it is for us. But out of crisis comes opportunity, and we can use this moment to demonstrate to spineless politicians and soulless developers that a better Philadelphia is possible. Indeed, many of you have already contributed to our community mural depicting such alternatives (if you haven't, add your name now).

On Wednesday evening, Aug. 25, we will meet in Center City to plan and strategize around SugarHouse's opening and the next steps forward. Please RSVP for this meeting now.

Because of the hard work you have done to expose the predatory tactics of the gambling industry, the Foxwoods casino project has been falling apart for months. When Vegas gambling tycoon Steve Wynn wanted to take over the project, our vocal opposition to his indifference for our community pushed him out of town.

Now it's time to do it again.

Harrah's Entertainment, the largest gambling company in the country, wants to take over Foxwoods -- and we must stop them. We can only do it with your support.

Please make a contribution to Casino-Free Philadelphia to ensure a Harrah's-Free Philadelphia.