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150 seat stadium style electronic table games approved for Sands Bethlehem

September 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Pennsylvania

The state of Pennsylvania has given the Las Vegas Sands permission to add live dealer electronic table gaming to the Sands Bethlehem property. The new games will be in the Macau gaming style and will come in th...

Philly Live Casino Hotel finds opposition at meeting

Sadonna Price

August 19, 2015

Casino proposals, Pennsylvania

Live! Casino Hotel is a new Cordish casino and hotel that is set to be built in South Philadelphia. Just yesterday, the master plan was revealed in a public setting to the Philadelphia Planning Commission. Whil...

Rivers Casino found liable in sexual harassment suit

Kim M

August 14, 2015

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

A Pittsburgh Rivers Casino cocktail waitress was awarded more than $1 million by a federal jury when it found the casino liable for violating its own zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy. After Wednesday’...

Topping off ceremonies for SugarHouse Casino expansion today

Sadonna Price

August 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Pennsylvania

This morning a topping off ceremony was held by officials of the SugarHouse Casino, located in Fishtown. The venue will soon complete a renovation and expansion which had a price tag of $164 million. With the e...

Pittsburgh Mayor threatens to sue for $11.4 million casino cash overdue

Sam Mitchell

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

On June 26th 2015, the mayor of Pittsburgh, Bill Peduto has threatened to take legal action against an authority that is the overseer of the city finances. The mayor is demanding that $11.4 million of gambling ...

Satellite casinos idea advances; Mount Airy opposed

Lars Jones

June 15, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Online gambling regulation, Pennsylvania

A new proposal in Pennsylvania would allow casinos to open satellite facilities across the state. Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono is strongly opposed to the idea. The Senate bill's main thrust is to legalize ...

Operation Rock Bottom leads to 8 arrests for sports betting and more

Sam Mitchell

June 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

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Thursday—June 11, 2015 was a busy day for Rockland, New York District Attorney Thomas Zugibe when "Operation Rock Bottom" proved useful in eight arrests. The 10-month long investigation focused on Internet off-...

Rivers Casino presents $50 million hotel plan

Sam Mitchell

June 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Employment & Careers, Labor Relations, Pennsylvania

On Tuesday 3rd June 2015, it was reported that the Rivers Casino officials presented a plan to create a $50 million hotel in Pittsburgh, to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Not only was the plan discussed...

Endeka Entertainment gets six month extension to pursue casino north of Pittsburgh

Sam Mitchell

May 20, 2015

U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Pennsylvania

May 20th 2015, Joseph G. Procacci the South Philadelphia tomato king is getting back in the game after he lost his bid for Philadelphia’s second casino license six months ago. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control...

Pennsylvania Gaming Oversight Committee engaged this week

Sadonna Price

April 27, 2015

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

The casino industry of Pennsylvania is set to be reviewed this week, with two public hearings on schedule, organized by the Gaming Oversight Committee of the state. Each meeting will be held at casinos in the n...

Meadows Casino and Hyatt Place now Linked

Sam Mitchell

April 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Pennsylvania

The new Hyatt Place Hotel and Meadows Casino are now linked. Work began Wednesday April 22, 2015 on an enclosed pedestrian walkway between the two buildings. Both are located in Washington, Pennsylvania. The wa...

CMU Computer to play against Poker Pros at Rivers Casino

Sam Mitchell

April 24, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have been working on a computer system to outwit the best poker players. The computer is named Claudico and it is expected to win in a game of Hold'em against the best pro...

Attempt to ban guns in casinos rejected

Sam Mitchell

April 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Casino News, Crime, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's attempt to ban guns in local casinos has been rejected. Attorney General Kathleen Kane reviewed an August 2014 action by the Gaming Control Board trying to prevent firear...

Pennsylvania online casino hearings; one of two concluded–Abboud visits his ‘plague’ on committee

Sam Mitchell

April 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Online gambling regulation, Licensing, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a $2.3 billion budget deficit. Neighboring states are increasing casino competition. These two things have brought Representatives Payne and Hershey to the decision that online gambling may be ...

Mount Airy Casino Resort Earns 2014 AAA Four Diamond Award® Designation For Fourth Consecutive Year

Lars Jones

April 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Pennsylvania

MOUNT POCONO, Pa., April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Mount Airy Casino Resort, a destination offering incomparable casino gaming, picturesque settings, lavish ambiance, exceptional...

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150 seat stadium style electronic table games approved for Sands Bethlehem

Philly Live Casino Hotel finds opposition at meeting

Rivers Casino found liable in sexual harassment suit

Topping off ceremonies for SugarHouse Casino expansion today

Pittsburgh Mayor threatens to sue for $11.4 million casino cash overdue

Satellite casinos idea advances; Mount Airy opposed

Operation Rock Bottom leads to 8 arrests for sports betting and more

Rivers Casino presents $50 million hotel plan

Endeka Entertainment gets six month extension to pursue casino north of Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania Gaming Oversight Committee engaged this week

Meadows Casino and Hyatt Place now Linked

CMU Computer to play against Poker Pros at Rivers Casino

Attempt to ban guns in casinos rejected

Pennsylvania online casino hearings; one of two concluded–Abboud visits his ‘plague’ on committee

Mount Airy Casino Resort Earns 2014 AAA Four Diamond Award® Designation For Fourth Consecutive Year

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