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News Pennsylvania Skill Games Ban Puts Pressure on VFW Post Finances

A month after Pennsylvania businesses had to remove skill games, veterans’ organizations are reporting lost revenue and pressure on community funding.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • 7 hours ago

A skill game machine covered by a tan cloth stands in a VFW hall with American flags visible on the wall.

News Illegal Gambling Awareness Week Raises Debate Over Consumer Protection

The inaugural campaign highlighted risks from unlicensed gambling platforms. GamblingHarm.org also questioned messaging that equates legal betting with safety.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • 7 hours ago

A metal chain and brass padlock secure a closed dark door, with a blurred glowing image of casino game elements visible through the gap.

News Cresson American Legion Reports Thousands in Monthly Losses After Skill Games Ban

The Cresson American Legion says it is losing several thousand dollars a month without skill machines, cutting community donations as it seeks a legislative solution.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • 7 hours ago

An empty, boxy metal gaming machine cabinet stands on a patterned carpet floor with its electrical cord unplugged.

News Pennsylvania Lawsuit Alleges Sportsbook App Design Encourages Compulsive Gambling

A Pennsylvania man's lawsuit targets sportsbook features including microbetting, personalized incentives and VIP programs, according to a Stinson LLP legal analysis.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • 17 hours ago

News Dougs Babe A Sets Lifetime Mark at Harrah’s Philadelphia

Dougs Babe A lowered her lifetime mark to 1:49.3 in Harrah’s Philadelphia’s feature pace, while driver Bradley Chisholm posted four wins on the card.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • 23 hours ago

News PNC Employee Charged in Alleged $86,107 Theft Linked to Gambling

A PNC Bank employee faces theft and fraud charges after allegedly diverting $86,107 through fraudulent credit adjustments. Prosecutors say the transactions that followed included casino ATM withdrawals and online gambling.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • November 13, 2026

News PA Sen. Joe Picozzi Wants Online Gambling Guardrails in 2027

Pennsylvania Sen. Joe Picozzi wants clearer win-and-loss information and pauses in online gambling apps, with hopes of advancing legislation in 2027.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • November 13, 2026

News Altoona Man Gets 3.5 to 10 Years in Skill Games Burglary Case

An Altoona man was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to charges tied to a burglary ring targeting skill game machines and auction properties across Pennsylvania.

PlayPennsylvania News Team • November 12, 2026