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Boyd Gaming’s Casino Shopping Spree Has Credit Repercussions

Moody's Investors Service revised Boyd Gaming's credit ratings outlook to stable from positive a day after the company announced plans to acquire PA's Valley Forge Casino Resort.

Posted on: January 16, 2018 | | Marty Derbyshire

New Online Lottery Expected To Generate $250 Million For PA

Online lottery could be available in Pennsylvania in the spring. New gambling laws authorize online sales and allow the lottery to offer a wider game selection which should boost revenues.

Posted on: January 12, 2018 | | Joss Wood

Penn National Drops $50 Million For First Satellite Casino

In an attempt to protect its Hollywood Casino property, Penn National bid $50.1 million for rights to the first satellite casino in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: January 10, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

PA Slots Revenue Flat For The Year, But Hopes Are Sky-High For 2018

2017 slot machine revenues in Pennsylvania have been stagnant across the state's licensed casinos. This will change in 2018 with the new gambling expansion laws.

Posted on: January 9, 2018 | | Joss Wood

Over 1,000 Municipalities Say No To Mini Casinos

Over 40 percent of the municipalities in Pensylvania took the opportunity to opt out of hosting one of the state's 10 new satellite casinos.

Posted on: January 5, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Boyd Forging New Territory In PA With Casino Acquisition

Just days after buying four casinos in Penn National's acquisition of Pinnacle, Boyd Gaming announces it is buying Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: December 26, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

Satellite Casino Bidding Starts 1/10 And Features Sealed Paper Envelopes

Starting Jan. 10, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will start auctioning off licenses for the ten new satellite casino properties.

Posted on: December 21, 2017 | | Joss Wood

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

Mohegan Sun Fined $1 Million In Wake Of Loyalty Club Scam, License Issues

Mohegan Sun Pocono was fined $1 million by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board last week, partly due to its role in a $420,000 loyalty club scam.

Posted on: December 19, 2017 | | Marty Derbyshire

There’s A New Major Player In PA: Penn National Acquiring Pinnacle

In a major deal for Pennsylvania, Penn National gaming is acquiring Pinnacle Entertaiment in a $2.8 billion deal. Penn will now own 41 casino properties.

Posted on: December 18, 2017 | | Jessica Welman