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Endeka asks commission to ease deadlines for Lawrence Downs casino, racetrack

December 17, 2015

Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Pennsylvania

Last week it was reported that the new investor in a proposed Lawrence County, Pennsylvania casino and racetrack in Mahoning Township was expressing concerns about the project's ability to meet mandated deadlin...

GLPI acquires Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Pennsylvania

Lars Jones

December 17, 2015

Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) a real estate Investment trust (REIT) spin-off of Penn National Gaming, has acquired Meadows Racetrack & Casino, a racino in Washington, PA near Pittsburgh. An an...

Computer virus hits Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh

Lars Jones

December 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Hacking, Data Protection, Pennsylvania

Officials at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh say that although the enterprise was hit by a computer virus, none of their customers' personal information was compromised. A spokesperson said that no games were affec...

Lawrence Downs investor warns deadlines may cause casino plans to fail

Kim M

December 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Pennsylvania

If regulators in Pennsylvania adhere to recently imposed deadlines it could mean death for a proposed Lawrence County racetrack, according to an investor believed to have saved the project. The project, to b...

Pennsylvania woman excluded from casino forfeits jackpot, cited for criminal trespass

Sadonna Price

November 20, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Pennsylvania

Visiting a casino after being placed on the self-exclusion list is certainly prohibited, but it does not stop players from doing so. Daniel Hoagland placed herself on the self-exclusion list in Pennsylvania for...

4pm ribbon cutting Friday for Parx Casino expansion

Lars Jones

November 19, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Pennsylvania

Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is holding a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 4pm local Friday to officially open and unveil their new gaming enclave on the casino floor. The expansion includes new slot machi...

Pennsylvania online gambling & poker bill passes House committee

Sadonna Price

November 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Economy/Finance, Pennsylvania

An online gambling bill to legalize poker and casino gaming in the state of Pennsylvania has passed through the House Gaming Oversight Committee, after an approval vote of 18-8. According to information provide...

Philadelphia City Council Rules Committee unanimously approves zoning for $450 million casino

Sadonna Price

November 18, 2015

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

One year ago, owner and operator of the proposed Live! Hotel & Casino, Stadium Casino LLC, earned the second license in Philadelphia to have the right to create a full-scale casino. The plans have continued...

Pennsylvania lawmaker suggests state casinos work with daily fantasy sports companies

Sadonna Price

November 16, 2015

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

Representative George Dunbar of Pennsylvania has a plan to see daily sports fantasy sites working with the casinos of the state. During a meeting last week of the House Gaming Oversight Committee, it was discus...

Blackjack player accused of cheating at Sands Casino Bethlehem

Sadonna Price

November 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Cheating, Pennsylvania

Christopher Jenkins has been arrested after allegedly cheating at the Sands Casino Bethlehem. It was just after 3:30 in the morning on Sunday that Jenkins tried to bet after the cards were dealt, which is a met...

Philadelphia investor gets first green light for casino racetrack near Ohio border

Lars Jones

October 23, 2015

Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission gave their blessing to a change in ownership and license transfer that is a key first step in bringing Lawrence Downs Casino and Racing Resort near New Castle to fruit...

Parx Casino earns permission to add new slot games

Sadonna Price

October 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Pennsylvania

The Parx Casino in Benesalem will be undergoing an expansion soon as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has given the facility approval to add new slot machines to the gaming floor. The casino will have the ...

NJ Casino Commission approves Mohegan Tribe’s online gambling investment, limits their Resorts Casino brick and mortar ownership

D. Graham

October 20, 2015

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In the most recent Resorts Casino Hotel management agreement update, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (NJCCC) will allow the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) to invest in Resort’s online gambling ...

Pennsylvania looks to gambling for deficit help

Sadonna Price

October 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Pennsylvania

The large budget deficit is not getting any smaller in Pennsylvania, as lawmakers search for some way out of the continuing debt. Republican officials have been resisting a tax increase to help the budget and a...

Philadelphia Planning Commission approves Live! Hotel & Casino Philadelphia master plan

Lars Jones

October 6, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Poker, Pennsylvania

After having received the second and final full scale casino license for Philadelphia from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on November 18, 2014, the Philadelphia Planning Commission today approved the pro...

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Endeka asks commission to ease deadlines for Lawrence Downs casino, racetrack

GLPI acquires Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Pennsylvania

Computer virus hits Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh

Lawrence Downs investor warns deadlines may cause casino plans to fail

Pennsylvania woman excluded from casino forfeits jackpot, cited for criminal trespass

4pm ribbon cutting Friday for Parx Casino expansion

Pennsylvania online gambling & poker bill passes House committee

Philadelphia City Council Rules Committee unanimously approves zoning for $450 million casino

Pennsylvania lawmaker suggests state casinos work with daily fantasy sports companies

Blackjack player accused of cheating at Sands Casino Bethlehem

Philadelphia investor gets first green light for casino racetrack near Ohio border

Parx Casino earns permission to add new slot games

NJ Casino Commission approves Mohegan Tribe’s online gambling investment, limits their Resorts Casino brick and mortar ownership

Pennsylvania looks to gambling for deficit help

Philadelphia Planning Commission approves Live! Hotel & Casino Philadelphia master plan

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