Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

PA Horse Racing fund intact as Bly scholarship dead for now

PA Pony Roundup: Bly Scholarship Gains ‘No Traction’ As Horse Fund Closes Strong Down the Stretch

The PA horse racing trust fund will remain intact, safe from Gov. Wolf's Nellie Bly Scholarship proposal for this budget season. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

PA iGaming Leaders BetMGM, Rush Street and Penn Interactive Agree on Omnichannel Approach to Player Retention

PA iGaming leaders BetMGM, Rush Street Interactive, Penn National agree on the importance of an omnichannel approach to retain new players. Read More

Posted on: June 21, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Hollywood Casino York readies for early August opening.

Hollywood Casino York Shooting For Early August Opening, Boosting Hiring Efforts

Hollywood Casino York shows progress and reveals plans for expansion ahead of early August opening despite hiring difficulties. Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Hollywood Casino York plans to expand even before opening.

Hollywood York Mini-Casino Eyes Expansion Ahead of August 2021 Opening

Hollywood Casino York could expand its floorspace before opening as Penn National Gaming tightens grip in South Central Pennsylvania. Read More

Posted on: June 15, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Illegal Gambling Devices Still Plaguing PA

PA Stakeholders Demand “Prompt Clarity” in Law Around Illegal Gambling Devices, But When Will They Get It?

Pennsylvania law surrounding unregulated and illegal gambling devices continues to lack clarity, which many demanded at a recent hearing. Read More

Posted on: June 15, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Barstool Sporstbook opening soon at Hollywood Casino York.

Stoolie Nation Alert! Barstool Sportsbook and Bar Opening This Summer at Hollywood Casino York

Barstool Sportsbook opening soon at Hollywood Casino York. Penn National Gaming brings popular online brand to first east coast PA casino. Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Parx Plan for Sports Betting at Chickie's and Pete's is Snubbed

Off the Menu: Parx Plan To Move OTB To Chickie’s and Pete’s in South Philly Voted Down

Parx planned to move their South Philly OTB into Chickie's and Pete's but zoning board surprisingly nixed the move. Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Pennsylvania Casinos up the ante to attract employees.

Pennsylvania Casinos Work to Attract More Employees: Rivers in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Raise Minimum Wage

Pennsylvania casinos are filled with more guests. Staffing shortages result in raise of minimum wage and sign-on bonuses to entice employees. Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Illegal gambling machines widespread throughout Pennsylvania.

Illegal Gambling Machine Drama Unfolds From Pennsylvania Senate to Small County of Shenandoah

Illegal gambling machines continue to plague Pennsylvania as Senate committee searches for solutions to stem ongoing problems. Read More

Posted on: June 9, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Pennsylvania casinos survive rough 2020 in competitive region.

Pennsylvania Only State To Surpass $1 Billion in Gambling Taxes in Tough 2020

Pennsylvania casinos fared better than others in 2020 despite decrease in revenue. PA only state to surpass $1 billion in gaming taxes. Read More

Posted on: June 7, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

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PA Pony Roundup: Bly Scholarship Gains ‘No Traction’ As Horse Fund Closes Strong Down the Stretch

PA iGaming Leaders BetMGM, Rush Street and Penn Interactive Agree on Omnichannel Approach to Player Retention

Hollywood Casino York Shooting For Early August Opening, Boosting Hiring Efforts

Hollywood York Mini-Casino Eyes Expansion Ahead of August 2021 Opening

PA Stakeholders Demand “Prompt Clarity” in Law Around Illegal Gambling Devices, But When Will They Get It?

Stoolie Nation Alert! Barstool Sportsbook and Bar Opening This Summer at Hollywood Casino York

Off the Menu: Parx Plan To Move OTB To Chickie’s and Pete’s in South Philly Voted Down

Pennsylvania Casinos Work to Attract More Employees: Rivers in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Raise Minimum Wage

Illegal Gambling Machine Drama Unfolds From Pennsylvania Senate to Small County of Shenandoah

Pennsylvania Only State To Surpass $1 Billion in Gambling Taxes in Tough 2020

PA Pony Roundup: Bly Scholarship Gains ‘No Traction’ As Horse Fund Closes Strong Down the Stretch

PA iGaming Leaders BetMGM, Rush Street and Penn Interactive Agree on Omnichannel Approach to Player Retention

Summer Stacks Festival Heating Up at PokerStars PA, $626K Won Through 55 Events

Powerball June 19 Jackpot Up To $52 Million; $1 Million MO Ticket Close To Expiration

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