GETTYSBURG — Businessman David LeVan said in a statement Wednesday he is abandoning his latest attempt to build a harness racing track and casino near Gettysburg, the site of the 1863 battle in the American Civil War. He said uncertainty about legislation to expand casino-style gambling in the state makes it impossible for him to commit to the project.

The House of Representatives last week passed legislation to expand casino-style gambling to the Internet, airports and bars. The Senate has supported a narrower expansion.

It was LeVan’s third attempt to bring gambling to Gettysburg. Proposals sharply divided the community. Opponents argued it wasn’t appropriate for the historic region.