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INSIDE GAMING BLOG: Penn National says it’s not buying The Mirage — right now

Penn National Gaming sources said Tuesday that the regional casino operator is not buying The Mirage, a hotly discussed rumor that has been circulating around the Strip much of the past month.

For now.

Penn National's management is committed to acquiring a Strip resort, potentially in 2009, giving the casino and racetrack operator, with 19 facilities in 15 jurisdictions, a foothold in the Las Vegas market.

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