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Retail Barstool sportsbook coming soon to Michigan

History of Penn National Gaming, Part 3: Snowden Takes $PENN Stock For A Ride With Online Gambling, Barstool Buy-In

The astronomical rise of Penn National stock the past year followed Jay Snowden's ascension as CEO and his online gaming and Barstool buy-in.

Posted on: March 18, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Villanova And St. Joe’s Drawing Lines In The Sand On Student Body Betting

Villanova and St Joseph's might be picking battles they can't win with unenforceable new sports betting bans for students and faculty.

Posted on: October 22, 2019 | | Kevin Shelly

First Satellite Casino License Approval Doesn’t Come Without Controversy

Hollywood Morgantown is the first PA mini-casino to be granted a gaming license from PGCB, but there are still problems for the forthcoming property.

Posted on: June 12, 2019 | | Kevin Shelly

Illegal Gambling Devices Causing Major Concern In PA

Illegal Gambling Device Central In PA Murder As Calls For Regulation Grow Louder

An illegal video poker machine was central in a robbery and violent murder in Hazelton, PA bringing to the forefront need for enforcement.

Posted on: April 8, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Louis DeNaples tied to 50 million dollar relief loan for Mount Airy Casino

All in the Family: $50 Million Relief Loan for Mount Airy Casino Has Louis DeNaples Ties

Formerly Mafia-associated Louis DeNaples is on the board of the bank that awarded Mount Airy Casino a $50M COVID-19 relief loan for midsized businesses.

Posted on: September 9, 2020 | | Kevin Shelly

Cordish Aims To Expand Live! Casino Presence in PA With Mini-Casino License Bid

Cordish Companies told PlayPA on Monday it plans to bid on the last PA mini-casino license and is still aiming for a fall launch of Live! Philadelphia.

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Kevin Shelly

Did Parx’s Mini-Casino Plans Just Fall Down A Sinkhole?

Parx planned on building a mini-casino in Shippensburg, PA, but are said to be reconsidering their options after discovering it is prone to sinkholes.

Posted on: July 26, 2019 | | Kevin Shelly

PA Jockey shares inside view of racing with virus protocols

‘You Can Shut Off Slot Machines, But Not These Animals,’ Says PA Jockey Tara Hynes

Jockey Tara Hynes, who has raced at multiple PA tracks, provides an insider view on horse racing with virus protocols, as she has done at Fonner Park in NE.

Posted on: May 20, 2020 | | Kevin Shelly