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POM To Create ‘Stable Market’ Following Shapiro’s Proposed Skill Games Tax

Georgia-based manufacturer Pace-O-Matic provided an enthusiastic response to Gov. Shapiro's new budget including Pennsylvania skill games regulation.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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Eagles Stadium 3rd-Most Active For Sports Bettors, Per GeoComply Data

According to new data released by GeoComply, the Philadelphia Eagles' Lincoln Financial Field was the NFL stadium with the third-most sports wagers placed.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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Philadelphia County Accounts For Most Pennsylvania Problem Gambling Cases

According to a report from the state's Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Philadelphia County led the way in terms of problem gambling communications.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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PA Online Casino Crossover Promotions Ahead Of Eagles-Bucs NFL Playoffs

Certain Pennsylvania online casinos have rolled out crossover promotions for the upcoming NFL playoffs, as the Eagles and Bucs meet on Monday night.

Posted on: January 14, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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IRS Seizes Over $400,000 From Previous Pennsylvania Skill Games Director

A former Pennsylvania skill games executive from Pace-O-Matic is currently under investigation by the IRS, as it seized more than $400,000 worth of assets.

Posted on: January 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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Slots Influencer Brian Christopher Advocates For Smoke-Free PA Casinos

Slots streamer Brian Christopher continues to fight for smoke-free Pennsylvania casinos as the bill to ban smoking is still working its way to the governor.

Posted on: January 5, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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My First-Hand Account Of Second-Hand Smoke At Pennsylvania Casinos

Smoking may soon be banned at Pennsylvania casinos. We visited two Philadelphia casinos to observe the experience in smoke-filled facilities.

Posted on: December 29, 2023 | | Corey Sharp

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Notable Pennsylvania Online Casino Highlights Of 2023

It was a very busy year for Pennsylvania online casinos in 2023, as the market gained several new operators and broke multiple revenue records.

Posted on: December 21, 2023 | | Corey Sharp

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Pennsylvania Skill Games Have Led To More Problem Gambling Phone Calls

PlayPennsylvania spoke with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA Executive Director Josh Ercole about the rise in problem gambling from skill games.

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | | Corey Sharp