The city of Philadelphia has had enough time to get their two approved casinos up and running, that is according to several Senators. Now, the Pennsylvania state Senate is preparing to play hard ball with the city to get the casinos built.

A Senate Committee on Monday voted in favor of withholding up to $64 million a year in economic development money if the city does not stop the games and get casinos built. The Senate might also look to go after an additional $86 million in slot funded wage tax relief if the city does not pick up the pace in building the casinos.

“There is at least a perception of a lot of game playing and shenanigans to keep these casinos from getting up and running,” said Senator Jane Earll, the sponsor of the Bill that was passed in the Committee on Monday, “There will be consequences if Philadelphia doesn’t comply.”

In speaking of compliance, Earll was referring to the 2004 slots law that called for two casinos to be built in Philadelphia. Residents in Philadelphia have opposed the casinos, and they are making it difficult for the casino operators to receive the necessary permits to move along in building the casinos.

The owners of the SugarHouse Casino are attempting to get approval for a temporary location while the battle goes on about the permanent location. Foxwoods is seeking to change the location of their casino from a site along the river to a Center City building.