HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania has again found a taker for a mini-casino, auctioning a license Wednesday for $10 million to a Philadelphia-area private equity investor who could build it near Penn State University's flagship campus.Ira Lubert beat one other bidder, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said.Lubert, who helped open Valley Forge Casino Resort before selling it, was qualified to bid because he is a partner in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
He does not have to name an exact location until he submits formal paperwork, required within six months.MORE: Reopening N.J.
indoor dining brings hope to Borgata furloughed employeesBut, under auction rules, he named the center of a 15-mile radius area -- Unionville Borough in Centre County -- in.