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New Live! Philadelphia GM Jason Birney brings two decades of gaming experience

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Names Jason Birney General Manager

Jason Birney takes over as Live! Philadelphia's general manager with two decades of experience, though Cordish hasn't said when he starts.

Posted on: August 6, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Jet Tila's new Luk Fu dishes at Live! Casino Philadelphia

Jet Tila Brings New Pan-Asian Dishes to Luk Fu at Live! Casino Philadelphia

Luk Fu at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has a refreshed menu from chef Jet Tila, with new sushi, seafood and Pan-Asian dishes tailored to the property’s casino setting.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Dauphin County set new gaming grant rules for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Dauphin County Tightens Casino-Funded Grant Rules After Oversight Probe

Dauphin County is overhauling its gaming grant program, which is funded by tax revenue from Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, with new limits on eligibility, stronger reporting rules and a fully digital process.

Posted on: August 3, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Adios Week Winners at The Meadows Crack Standardbred Top 10 Poll

Adios Week Lifts Two Meadows Winners Into the Latest Standardbred Top 10 Poll

Two horses that won during Adios week at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows climbed into the latest Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll, while Brandon Blvd stayed at No. 1.

Posted on: August 3, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Live! Casino Pittsburgh to Host Free Car Cruise in Westmoreland This Sunday

A Westmoreland weekend events roundup includes a casino-hosted attraction: Live! Casino Pittsburgh’s car cruise runs Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., with free spectator admission and $15 vehicle registration.

Posted on: July 31, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

2 men charged In Philadelphia Casino parking thefts

2 Men Charged in Philadelphia Casino Parking Lot Break-Ins; 2 Stolen Guns Still Missing

Pennsylvania's attorney general charged two Philadelphia men, after a theft spree hit roughly 20 vehicles at city casinos, including a June 4 theft in Fishtown.

Posted on: July 31, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Rivers Casino employees participated in an annual volunteer event with a Pittsburgh food bank

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Employees Join Annual Volunteer Event With Local Food Bank

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh employees supported a Pittsburgh food bank's annual volunteer event.

Posted on: July 31, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Nathan Klein Named Full-Time Race Caller at Penn National at 21

Nathan Klein became North America's youngest full-time race caller at 21, taking over June 3 as track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Posted on: July 31, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Parx Casino held second position among America’s luckiest casino resorts

Parx Casino Ranks No. 2 in Review-Based List of America’s Luckiest Casinos

A new Casinos.com study ranked Seminole Hard Rock Tampa No. 1 for luck, with Parx Casino close behind at No. 2 among 108 casino resorts reviewed nationwide.

Posted on: July 30, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

Captain Optimistic rallied from off the pace to win a $16,000

Captain Optimistic Rallies to Win Harrah’s Philadelphia Feature in 1:49.2

Captain Optimistic came from off the pace to win Harrah’s Philadelphia’s $16,000 fast-class handicap pace, while Taranaki and Toby Or Not Toby also scored on the card.

Posted on: July 29, 2026 | | Tyler Andrews

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