Pennsylvania

February 6, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Employment & Careers, Pennsylvania

Operator of casinos and racetracks in the U.S. and Canada, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN:Nasdaq) recently announced that its has found a successor for the exiting, Chris Sheffield, and has appointed Jon Kapl...

Pennsylvania regulator seeking views on Hollywood Casino Morgantown

February 1, 2019

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Licenses, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has announced that it will be holding a public meeting in the community of Morgantown early next month in order to accept input from citizens regarding the plan to bring a ...

Kindred partners with Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania

January 29, 2019

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

Swedish operator, Kindred Group PLC (KINDSDB:Stockholm), has inked a new partnership agreement with Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. According to the official press release... Under the t...

December sportsbetting revenues skyrocket in Pennsylvania

January 24, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the premiere of two additional casino-based sportsbooks helped to push December statewide aggregated gross revenues from sports wagering up by just over 294% month-on-month to slightly over $2 ...

Scientific Games Corporation rolls out PlayCentral 54 lottery advance

January 21, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Arizona, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, Lottery, Pennsylvania

American lottery and gaming machines innovator, Scientific Games Corporation, has announced that it has rolled out its PlayCentral 54 self-service advance for retailers in the states of Arizona and Pennsylvania...

Churchill Downs Inc. completes acquisition of Presque Isle Downs and Casino

January 17, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

After in July 2018, terminating the sale of Mississippi’s Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg to Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) (Nasdaq:CHDN) due to antitrust concerns, the Louisville-headquartered company recently announce...

Sportsbetting interests Presque Isle Downs and Casino

January 9, 2019

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, Presque Isle Downs and Casino is reportedly eager to add a sportsbook to its current portfolio of approximately 2,000 slots and 32 gaming tables and hopes to be able to start the required licen...

Temporary sportsbook to open at Parx Casino Thursday

January 9, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

Just northeast of Philadelphia, the first bet was placed at Parx Casino's new sportsbook on Tuesday as the Bensalem casino ran a soft launch ahead of the scheduled grand opening on Thursday. The sportsbook's...

Caesars concludes Harrah’s Philadelphia sale and lease amendments

December 27, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

Las Vegas-headquartered, Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), announced Wednesday that it has finalized the sale of the real estate assets associated with racino, Harrah's Philadelphia, to real esta...

Underage issues plague Mount Airy Casino

December 27, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino is facing a heavy fine after the state’s Gaming Control Board has found alleged incidents of underage gaming as well as drinking. The Gaming Control Board announced in a press r...

Sports wagering revenue reports released in Pennsylvania

December 26, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

Last week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted the initial monthly report for sports wagering in the state. The only facility covered in the report is the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course,...

Expanded gambling in Pennsylvania brings much-needed funds to the state

December 9, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Pennsylvania

Close to $400 million has been generated by expanded gambling in Pennsylvania, within the first year since legislation allowed changes. In late 2017, the state passed a gambling expansion bill with online casin...

Stadium Casino, LLC provides plans for new satellite casino

December 6, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Pennsylvania

The Cordish Companies Stadium Casino, LLC has announced their plans for creating a satellite casino in the Hempfield Township of Pennsylvania. The company met with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board this wee...

Pennsylvania casinos post slight rise in November slot revenues