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Hotel proposed near a casino site

PHL Local Gaming L.L.C., which wants to build Casino Revolution at Front Street and Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia, said a New York hotel developer, Fortuna Realty Group, had signed a letter of intent build a 250-room, "four-star" hotel in a development proposed for land adjacent to where the casino would go, if PHL Local receives the license next year.

PHL Local Gaming L.L.C., which wants to build Casino Revolution at Front Street and Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia, said a New York hotel developer, Fortuna Realty Group, had signed a letter of intent build a 250-room, "four-star" hotel in a development proposed for land adjacent to where the casino would go, if PHL Local receives the license next year.

In addition to the hotel contemplated by Fortnua, the so-called LoSo development would include restaurants, stores, soccer fields, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities.

PHL Local also envisions a 250-room hotel at Casino Revolution.

- Harold Brubaker