Bart Shirley is a writer and poker player from Houston, Texas. A former teacher of high school math and business, Bart writes about online casinos, sports betting and poker for a number of Catena Media's Play-branded sites. He has a master's degree in business administration from Texas Christian University and a degree in English from Texas A&M.
Posts by Bart Shirley
Will Second Area Sportsbook Opening Cause A Valley Forge Turf War?
Just one day after FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino launched, Valley Forge Turf Club started taking wagers in the same area.
Bart Shirley
March 13, 2019
PA iLottery Players Wager Over $21 Million In First Month
In its first month, the Pennsylvania online lottery generated $21.6 million in wagers, which is something PA casinos are none too happy about.
Bart Shirley
July 5, 2018
Fuhgeddaboutit! PGCB Says Lombardi Mob Ties Too Problematic For Parx
The PGCB voted to bar Michael Giammarino of Lombardi's Pizza from obtaining a gaming license due to Giammarino's alleged ties with organized crime.
Bart Shirley
November 30, 2018
PA Authorities Bust Up Multimillion-Dollar Video Gambling Ring
PA authorities have destroyed a multimillion-dollar video gambling organization operating in Allegheny, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
Bart Shirley
July 16, 2018