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HARRISBURG, Pa. - Top Pennsylvania legislators apparently have resolved a key disagreement holding up casino gambling expansion.

Two people briefed on a telephone conversation Wednesday among legislative leaders say the group agreed on a provision that would allow new applicants for Pennsylvania's last remaining resort casino license.

The agreement also would possibly create another license in 2017.

The legislation would also legalize table games at slot-machine casinos in an effort to raise revenue for the cash-strapped state.

Otherwise, Gov. Ed Rendell is warning that he will lay off state employees beginning Jan. 11.

The bill still must pass the Legislature. But House Gaming Oversight Committee Chairman Dante Santoni says the deal is designed to get the bill passed before layoffs happen. 

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