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$1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Days From Expiring

A year ago, someone bought a Powerball ticket that ended up winning $1 million. The problem is no one has claimed the prize and it is about to expire.

Posted on: June 18, 2018 | | J.R. Duren

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Is The Next Gambling Expansion For PA Into Esports?

PlayPennsylvania talks with former PA State Representative Bill Thomas about the potential to bring esports to the Keystone State in a big way.

Posted on: June 14, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

These Dubiously Legal “Skill” Machines Are Giving Lotto And VGTs Some Trouble

Unregulated "skill" machines at PA bars are competing with the PA Lottery and VGTs for bar patron forms of entertainment.

Posted on: June 13, 2018 | | Marty Derbyshire

PGCB Clears Up How PA Online Casino Accounts Will Work…Well, Sorta

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released new information about how online casino operators and casino skins work regarding player accounts.

Posted on: June 12, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

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Can Marketing Teach The Old Horse Racing Industry New Tricks?

The Pennsylvania horse racing industry continues to struggle to compete with other gambling in the state, but perhaps a new marketing campaign will help.

Posted on: June 12, 2018 | | Kim Yuhl

Sands May Be Leaving Bethlehem, But The Casino Is Not Going Anywhere

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renewed the casino license for Sands Bethlehem Casino. The property is soon changing hands, as Sands sold it to Wind River earlier this year.

Posted on: June 8, 2018 | | J.R. Duren

PA Lottery And Scientific Games Partnership Is Stronger Than Ever

On the heels of Keno's successful debut, the Pennsylvania Lottery added more online lottery games to its portfolio with the help of Scientific Games.

Posted on: June 7, 2018 | | Kim Yuhl

PA Lottery Players Won How Much Playing Scratch-Offs Last Month?!

The Pennsylvania Lottery says more than $181 million in Scratch-Off ticket prizes were claimed in May, including a $3 million top prize and four other seven-figure winners.

Posted on: June 5, 2018 | | Marty Derbyshire

Extravagant Fees Turning PA Casinos Away From Sports Betting

The sports betting license application process is open, but so far no casinos are biting. Why? Well, the $10 million fee and the 36 percent tax rate are the likely culprits.

Posted on: June 5, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

PA Lottery App Upgrade Creates Some Technical Headaches

In the wake of the soft rollout of the PA iLottery, it appears several PA Lottery customers are having trouble with their PA Lottery apps. Is the expansion into online lottery to blame?

Posted on: May 31, 2018 | | Grant Lucas