It has been reported that MEC Pennsylvania Racing, operator of the Meadows, has filed for bankruptcy protection

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According to an article by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the company, which has filed for Chapter 11 protection, has stated that it has lost millions on the racino even though the state of Pennsylvania approved VLTs.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has reported that bankruptcy papers say, "MEC Pennsylvania Racing continues to suffer from decreased revenues at the Meadows and certain off-track betting facilities because of a general decline in attendance and wagering at these facilities."

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(With files from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)