Katie Callahan, Author at Play Pennsylvania

New Catskills Casino Challenging Sands Bethlehem For NYC Customers

Competition in Pennsylvania is tough for casinos, but Sands Bethlehem's biggest threat might be the new Resorts World Catskills Casino in New York.

Posted on: January 29, 2018 | | Katie Callahan

Penn National Needs Another Satellite Casino, But Mercer Co Isn’t The Answer

Mercer County is lobbying for a satellite casino and Penn National is buying, but the bidding rules mean they cannot strike a deal.

Posted on: January 22, 2018 | | Katie Callahan

Just Before Buying A Mini Casino, Penn National Sues Over Mini Casinos

Penn National may have bid $50.1 million on Pennsylvania's first satellite casinos, but the company is simultaneously going to court to challenge the satellite casino law.

Posted on: January 17, 2018 | | Katie Callahan

What Better Place For A Satellite Casino Than The Mall?

It may be a longshot, but lawmakers in College Township, PA think the struggling Nittany Mall could be a good location for a satellite casino property.

Posted on: December 20, 2017 | | Katie Callahan

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Reading, PA Bucks The Trend And Volunteers To Be A Mini-Casino Site

While more than 200 municipalities opt out of being a mini-casino town, Reading, PA is one of the few places eager to host a satellite casino.

Posted on: December 11, 2017 | | Katie Callahan

Poker Isn’t The Only Thing Carnegie Mellon AI Wins At

After defeating four poker players heads-up, Carnegie Mellon artificial intelligence decided to win some more, taking several key AI awards.

Posted on: December 4, 2017 | | Katie Callahan

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Is Mount Airy Up On A Pedestal With New Satellite Casino Laws?

If there is a big winner in the language of satellite casino expansion laws, it is Mount Airy, who is arguably vastly more protected than other casinos.

Posted on: November 28, 2017 | | Katie Callahan