Pennsylvania

July 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Pennsylvania

Following shutdowns due to the pandemic, the US's number two gambling state, Pennsylvania, has been slammed, with casino revenue plummeting 18 percent. According to a Thursday report from the Pennsylvania Ga...

Live! Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall is hiring: More than 500 positions to be filled

July 17, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Pennsylvania

After in November 2019 breaking ground on the new $150 million Live! Casino Pittsburgh, officials are now looking to fill over 500 positions at the 100,000 square foot complex in Hempfield Township that is expe...

Pennsylvania restarting auction process for sixth satellite casino license

July 9, 2020

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reportedly set to hold another auction for the eastern state’s sixth satellite casino license after last year’s previous attempted sale drew no bids. According to a r...

Mount Airy Casino reopens while other Pennsylvania & Atlantic City casinos are soon to follow

June 24, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Pennsylvania

Operating at 50 percent capacity and with safety measures based on guidelines from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) in place, Mount Airy Casin...

Mohegan Sun Pocono casino to reopen from June 22

June 16, 2020

Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Maryland, Pennsylvania

With comprehensive safety protocols put in place, the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino in Wilkes-Barre will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 10am after being shuttered for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic...

Two Pennsylvania casinos reopen; dates remain unclear for remaining venues

June 11, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Pennsylvania

Two casinos have already reopened in the state of Pennsylvania and one is set to reopen this Friday, as restrictions are loosened after the outbreak of Covid-19. As a few gaming venues get back to work, it is s...

Scientific Games’ PA iLottery partnership sees a record $1 billion in online/mobile sales

May 20, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's iLottery program is officially the most commercially successful to date in North America with total sales of online/mobile games reaching $1 billion in just under two years. Developed and powe...

DraftKings to launch new online casino in Pennsylvania today

May 1, 2020

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During a recent Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Meeting, DraftKings petitioned for an Interactive Gaming Operator License to offer online casino gaming in the state. They were approved and are now ready to ge...

Pennsylvania sportsbetting industry hurt by coronavirus shutdown

April 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxes, Pennsylvania

The coronavirus pandemic reportedly cost land-based bookmakers in Pennsylvania at least $220 million in lost revenues last month as sports leagues shut up shop and bettors turned to online alternatives. This...

Scientific Games Corporation content supply deal for Rush Street Interactive

April 2, 2020

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American online casino operator Rush Street Interactive has announced the signing of a deal that is to see its Pennsylvania-facing domains at PlaySugarHouse.com and BetRivers.com feature a range of titles from ...

Boyd Gaming closes several casinos in US amidst Coronavirus outbreak: All Illinois Casinos shutdown

March 16, 2020

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois, Pennsylvania

Late last week, Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania issued a mandate in which public schools, community centers as well as entertainment venues in Montgomery County shut down for a two-week time frame. This closu...

Pennsylvania sees record-setting January via sports betting handle and revenues

February 20, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

Sports betting continues to grow in the state of Pennsylvania. Official data was released this week for the month of January, showing $348.4 million in wagers were placed. This broke the previous month’s record...

Scientific Games to partner with Betfred for retail and digital sports betting solutions launch in Pennsylvania

February 6, 2020

Tribal Gaming, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

Las Vegas-based gambling company Scientific Games Corp. (NASDAQ: SGMS) has partnered with British bookmaker, Betfred, to provide full retail and digital sports betting solutions at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Penns...

Pennsylvania judge considering ‘games of skill’ injunction extension