North Shore casino developer Don Barden wants to drop a $3 million commitment he made to support Hill District redevelopment efforts .
In a petition filed with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Mr. Barden's company, PITG Gaming LLC, asked for permission to eliminate the financial commitment of $1 million annually for three years "due to the grant of the development rights to another party." The language is a reference to the award of development rights for the 28-acre Mellon Arena property to the Penguins last year as part of negotiations over a new building for the team.
Barden did not reach a deal therefore he want to keep the cash. The problem is the commitment of $1 million annually for three consecutive years is one of the 57 formal conditions the gaming board imposed in awarding Mr. Barden the license for the casino in December 2006.
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