Erie County Gaming revenue luck could be running out

Erie County Gaming revenue luck could be running out: Erie County depends heavily on gaming revenue generated by the casino. The county is concerned that funding could soon be lost.   This became an issue last month when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court determined that the local share provision of the gaming act violated the commonwealths constitution.    The Supreme Court requires the legislature to pass new legislation with in four months or the local share could be eliminated.    Councilman Dr. Kyle Foust composed a resolution the council voted all in favor of tonight.  The resolution will be sent to governor wolf explaining the county can not rely just on property taxes.    The resolution stating the county has received $52 million since Presque Isle Downs and Casino has opened.  It also states the Erie County Gaming and Revenue Authority has dispersed more than $40 million  in impact grants throughout the county to improve public spaces, create jobs and support education and training.    The money is used to fund the library, transit authority, and building projects.