HARRISBURG -- Detroit businessman Don Barden overcame the longest of odds today to win the license for a slots parlor on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
The state Gaming Control Board awarded the license to Barden for a Majestic Star Casino. He plans to open a permanent slots parlor west of the Carnegie Science Center by March 2008.
The casino award throws the Penguins hockey franchise into some uncertainty. Majestic Star has offered to help pay for an arena with $7.5 million a year for 30 years, but the state and team would have to contribute as well.
The other two applicants have 30 days to file an appeal with the state Supreme Court.
St. Louis-based Isle of Capri Casinos had wanted to open an Uptown casino. It had offered to pay $290 million for an arena if it won the license.
The Pens may have just taken their first step out of the city. This is a sad day for the Penguins and the city of Pittsburgh.
Excuse me, but frankly I'm ticked off! 
This was a horrible decision, and makes no sense for anyone, except for the corrupt board members who benefit from this! As a Pittsburgh sports fan, here's what I face now: the Steelers about to be eliminated, the Pens' future in Pittsburgh in doubt, officially ruining the season, and the Pirates being the Pirates. Not a good time for Pittsburghers.
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