J.R. Duren, Author at Play Pennsylvania

PA Slot Revenue Drops, But Still Tops $2 Billion For 7th Consecutive Year

The newest numbers from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board show that slots revenues in fiscal year 2016-2017 dropped 2.2 percent.

Posted on: July 17, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

MGM-Sands Deal In Bethlehem Could Take At Least Six Months

As MGM looks to expand into the PA casino market, its purchase of Sands Bethlehem is expected to take a minimum of six months to complete, possibly longer.

Posted on: April 2, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

Carnegie Mellon poker artificial intelligence

The Hold ‘Em Robots Are Back: Carnegie Mellon Announces New Poker AI

Carnegie Mellon researchers have created Liberatus, a second-generation poker AI that will use risk-reward equilibrium to beat human opponents.

Posted on: January 12, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

PA Facing Budget Shortfall That Online Gambling Revenue Could Fix

It's a new year, but the same old story in Pennsylvania, where the state still faces a major fiscal gap and lawmakers mull legalizaing online gambling.

Posted on: January 3, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

New Legislature, Same Story? Lawmakers To Ponder PA Online Gambling Regulations

With the new year upon us, the Pennsylvania General Assembly will pick up unfinished business over casino host fees and regulation of PA online gambling.

Posted on: January 2, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

Reports: Sands Bethlehem Submits Paperwork For Table Games Expansion

Reports are that Sands Casino in Bethlehem PA has submitted paperwork to begin a $40 million expansion of its table games room. It can add up to 13 tables.

Posted on: September 27, 2016 | | J.R. Duren