Looks Like The Satellite Casino Fad Has Run Its Course
After selling just one mini-casino license in the subsequent round of bidding, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board now has to decide whether or not to continue the auction process.
Rotten Egg Arraigned In Counterfeit Mohegan Sun Easter Promo
A former Mohegan Sun executive currently serving time for a fraud crime at the property is now being arraigned on charges related to a second scam at the casino.
Mercer County Had Some Bad Beats, But Still Hope For A Mini-Casino
Mercer County developers and officials are still holding out hope they can land a satellite casino after one from Sands Resort Casino Bethlehem fell through because of an unthinkable regulatory snafu.
Hollywood Casino Doubling Down On Mini-Casino With Second License
Penn National became the first Pennsylvania casino to purchase a second mini-casino license. The group’s near-minimum bid secured a location between Harrisburg and Philadelphia in the town of Cocalico, PA.
Don’t Expect The PA Online Lottery To Look At All Like A Casino
New temporary regulations for the PA Lottery’s online offerings establish rules about setting up an account and geolocation. It also makes it clear no games will look anything like casino offerings.
PGCB’s Calendar Filling Up, But Major Regulatory Questions Are Still TBD
With a new June 4 date to submit applications, online casino software providers are growing increasingly impatient for Pennsylvania regulators to make a decision about skins.
Not Rain Nor Sleet Nor Snow Will Stop Penn National From Acquiring Pinnacle
Even with bad weather derailing some Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board activities, the group did manage to approve Penn National’s acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment.
The Online Casino Application Process Begins On April 16
There is an official start date for the online gambling process in Pennsylvania. Applications for interactive gaming licenses will be available April 16.
PA Is A Month Away From Starting Online Casino Licensing Process
By mid-April, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) should start accepting applications from PA casinos wanting to take their operations online.
Sands Selling Bethlehem Casino To Unlikely Buyer For $1.3 Billion
An Alabama tribal gaming group, Wind Creek, is buying Sands Bethlehem Casino in Pennsylvania for $1.3 billion, the fourth casino sale in the state since December.