The lawsuit is pending and we cannot comment.

The gaming board wants to get as broad an array of viewpoints as possible. The hearings are as much for the public as they are for the board. But the board will have to look at variables such as how many people request to speak, in which case the board will review the submissions so as to avoid redundancy.

I don't want to go into any speculation. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

He told us that he received a degree from an online university. We don't understand what the issue is.

There's tremendous interest in gaming throughout Pennsylvania, so the board is taking these steps to encourage as much participation from as many people as possible in the public input hearings.

The board has been very open about the way it conducts business.

This is the most important thing that needs to get done in the short term.

The board welcomes all input and will consider all public input. Public input is a critical component of the licensing process.

Public input is a factor, but each individual board member is going to have to weigh it for himself or herself.

There's nothing that would prevent them from applying. They would, however, be required to go through the same licensing procedures as any other client.