Moscato Named to Gaming Control Board
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati announced today that Tony Moscato of Cameron County will be named to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Moscato will serve a two-year term beginning February 14, 2011. “I am pleased to announce that Tony will serve in this capacity, and I fully expect him to oversee the operations of gaming in the Commonwealth in an honorable, diligent manner,” Scarnati said. “Given Tony’s experience in balancing the demands of public office with the understanding of true oversight was critical in the decision-making process.” According to Scarnati, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is made up of seven Commissioners who oversee the regulatory framework of the gaming industry in Pennsylvania. As President Pro Tempore, Scarnati is responsible for naming one of those members. Members of the board appointed by legislative leaders are only eligible to serve three two-year terms. Recently, the position was held by Mr. Ken McCabe. “Ken served on the bo...