Leaders of the Philadelphia Chapter of National Action Network on Friday said the diversity agreement was "unsurprising and doesn't negate the allegations of their racially discriminatory practices, which will be fully aired in Monday's [City Council zoning] hearing," NAN chapter leader Paula Peebles said Friday.

NAN previously alleged Cordish Cos. of discriminating against African-Americans, including the use of "rabbits," or white males hired to start fights with African-American patrons, who would then be asked to leave the property on the basis of those fights.

COO Zed Smith earlier discounted the claims as "false and malicious" allegations being spread by "special interests for their own selfish gain," and also said several groups, including the NAACP, already debunked the claims of racism.

About Live! Hotel & Casino

Live! Hotel & Casino, located at 900 Packer Ave., will include a 2 million-square-foot facility with a Las Vegas-style casino floor, featuring more than 2,000 slot machines and more than 125 table games.

The property will also include an 18-story hotel, spa, valet parking and a seven-story, 3,000-square-foot parking garage. It will also have restaurants, entertainment venues and other amenities.

The casino-hotel is expected to generate gross gaming revenues (table and slots) of more than $300 million a year and more than $1.6 billion during its first five years of operation. It will generate about $130 million in state and local taxes.

Kenneth Hilario covers hospitality, restaurants and takes on general assignments and breaking news.