Valerie Cross, Author at Play Pennsylvania

Valerie Cross

Valerie Cross is the managing editor of PlayPennsylvania. Valerie taught English as a Second Language before transitioning full-time to poker media. She has a B.A. from Furman University and MA and PhD degrees in language education from Indiana University. A former associate editor at PokerNews, Valerie currently resides in Northern California.

Penn stock sale should accelerate Penn National Barstool branding

Penn National Raises $982 Million in Stock Sale to Bolster Barstool Branding Push

Penn National CEO Jay Snowden said the stock sale will help them launch more Barstool-branded betting apps, sports bars, and retail sportsbooks. Read More

Posted on: September 30, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Barstool Sportsbook launch numbers in PA betting market

Can Barstool Sportsbook Really Dominate FanDuel and DraftKings in PA?

Barstool Sportsbook launch numbers provided by Penn National hint at how the new app stacks up in a crowded but healthy PA sports betting market. Read More

Posted on: September 25, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Online casino and poker stay hot in PA through June

PA Online Casino Stays Hot With $50 Million June, Over $1 Billion in Slot Wagers

The PA online casino market continues to thrive, with June revenue of $50 million and online slot play exceeding $1 billion for the second month in a row. Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Phillies report positive coronavirus cases at Florida training facility

Phillies Confirm Positive Coronavirus Cases: What It Means For A 2020 MLB Season

Friday's report of positive coronavirus cases at the Phillies' Florida training facility is likely to put a damper on MLB season restart plans. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

PA online casinos have another record month in May

PA Online Casinos Spread Their Wings In May, Surpass $55 Million In Revenue

Pennsylvania online casinos continue to spread their wings, peaking yet again in May. Online poker took a small dip but stayed strong. Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

PokerStars PA Summer Series Fires Up June 18 With $750K In Guarantees On Tap

PokerStars PA is launching their first-ever Summer Series which comes with 11 days of online poker tournament action and $750,000 in guarantees. Read More

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

PokerStars PA talks longevity, summer plans

PokerStars PA Promises ‘Incredible Summer Of Poker,’ Welcomes Competition

With online poker demand higher than ever, PokerStars PA continues to enjoy its PA monopoly while it lasts, and hints at summer series plans. Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Powerball Winning Numbers June 10, Estimated Jackpot $22 Million

Both the Powerball and Mega Millions recently hit for massive sums. Find the winning numbers for the June 10 Powerball drawing here after 11 p.m. ET. Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Wind Creek And Betfred Sports Betting Get The Green Light In PA

The PGCB granted conditional approval for sports betting at Wind Creek casino which will include mobile and retail sportsbooks under the Betfred brand. Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Mega Millions jackpot jumped to $410 million

Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps Over $400 Million For June 9 Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is higher than it's been in over a year, sitting at $410 million. Find the winning numbers for Tuesday, June 9 here after 11 p.m. Read More

Posted on: June 9, 2020 | | Valerie Cross

Valerie Cross

Penn National Raises $982 Million in Stock Sale to Bolster Barstool Branding Push

Can Barstool Sportsbook Really Dominate FanDuel and DraftKings in PA?

PA Online Casino Stays Hot With $50 Million June, Over $1 Billion in Slot Wagers

Phillies Confirm Positive Coronavirus Cases: What It Means For A 2020 MLB Season

PA Online Casinos Spread Their Wings In May, Surpass $55 Million In Revenue

PokerStars PA Summer Series Fires Up June 18 With $750K In Guarantees On Tap

PokerStars PA Promises ‘Incredible Summer Of Poker,’ Welcomes Competition

Powerball Winning Numbers June 10, Estimated Jackpot $22 Million

Wind Creek And Betfred Sports Betting Get The Green Light In PA

Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps Over $400 Million For June 9 Drawing

Caesars Buys William Hill: What Does it Mean for PA and NJ Sports Betting?

Powerball Winning Numbers For Sept. 30, Estimated Jackpot Grows To $34 Million

iGaming and Sportsbooks Are Heroes of 2019-20 PA Revenue Report – And We All Know the Villain

WSOP.com One Step Closer to PA Online Poker Market with 888 License Approval

PA Gaming Review: Wall Street Loves Barstool and Penn, Legislators Eye VGT Expansion