Under Pennsylvania law, a racetrack casino is required to maintain a “written live racing agreement with a horsemen’s organization” as a condition of the gaming licenses. The track’s 2014 racing season is scheduled to begin March 8. Last week, the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission suspended activity at Harrah’s Philadelphia, saying it had failed to resolve problems with the track’s surface. Harrah’s Philadelphia, which is located in Chester, Pa., roughly 20 miles south of downtown Philadelphia, operates as one of five state-licensed racetrack casinos.
could face closure by Pennsylvania gaming regulators after its adjoining harness racing track was shut down by state authorities. A casino in suburban Philadelphia operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp.
