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PA Facing Budget Shortfall That Online Gambling Revenue Could Fix

It's a new year, but the same old story in Pennsylvania, where the state still faces a major fiscal gap and lawmakers mull legalizaing online gambling.

Posted on: January 3, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

New Legislature, Same Story? Lawmakers To Ponder PA Online Gambling Regulations

With the new year upon us, the Pennsylvania General Assembly will pick up unfinished business over casino host fees and regulation of PA online gambling.

Posted on: January 2, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

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Pennsylvania Politicians Will Kick Off 2017 With Casino Talks

Pennsylvania didn't see movement on legalizing online gambling in 2016 and had local casino share tax issues as well. Can lawmakers sort things out in 2017?

Posted on: January 2, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

PA Congressman Introduces Anti-Online Poker Legislation

Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania authored legislation that would ban online gambling federally, the latest such effort backed by Sheldon Adelson.

Posted on: December 16, 2016 | | Jessica Welman

Will Budget Woes Cause Pennsylvania To Rethink Legal Online Gambling?

Pennsylvania, already struggling with budget problems, faces a steeper 2016 tax shortfall than expected. Legalizing online gambling can narrow the gap.

Posted on: December 6, 2016 | | Jessica Welman

Could Sheldon Adelson Get Internet Gambling Banned By Year’s End?

Speculation has emerged that Republican mega donor Sheldon Adelson may attempt to push anti-online gambling language into must-pass legislation this month.

Posted on: November 28, 2016 | | Jessica Welman

Pennsylvania Tables Online Gaming Bill For A Couple Weeks

Casino gambling legislation to regulate online poker, casino games, and daily fantasy sports sites will be considered by the Pennsylvania Senate next month.

Posted on: October 31, 2016 | | Staff

Pennsylvania Still Considering Online Gaming As Session Winds Down

Online poker, blackjack, slot machines and other forms of internet casino gambling were still up for consideration this week in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Posted on: October 26, 2016 | | Staff

Philadelphia Casinos See Big Gains In September

As Atlantic City casinos teeter between stagnation and contraction, Pennsylvania casinos seem to be benefiting, with slot and table game win up last month.

Posted on: October 20, 2016 | | Brian Pempus