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Over 1,000 Municipalities Say No To Mini Casinos

Over 40 percent of the municipalities in Pensylvania took the opportunity to opt out of hosting one of the state's 10 new satellite casinos.

Posted on: January 5, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

George Washington statue in Philadelphia

Can Marketing Teach The Old Horse Racing Industry New Tricks?

The Pennsylvania horse racing industry continues to struggle to compete with other gambling in the state, but perhaps a new marketing campaign will help.

Posted on: June 12, 2018 | | Kim Yuhl

New Permits Suggests Its Time To Say Bye To The Name Philly Live!?

Philly Live! is ready to move forward and work towards breaking ground, but it may not be ready to keep going with its current name.

Posted on: January 19, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Parx Casino Big Stax XXIV Weathers the Storms as Big Names Show Up to Play

The eight-event, three-week long 2018 Parx Casino Big Stax XXIV came to a close on Wednesday after weathering a couple of nor'easters along the way.

Posted on: March 23, 2018 | | Kim Yuhl

Parx Cuts the Ribbon On Its $10 Million New Sportsbook

Parx's new $10 million sportsbook is a state-of-the-art affair with giant media wall, seats with phone chargers, and Kambi betting kiosks.

Posted on: August 8, 2019 | | Katie Kohler

Looks Like The Satellite Casino Fad Has Run Its Course

After selling just one mini-casino license in the subsequent round of bidding, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board now has to decide whether or not to continue the auction process.

Posted on: April 18, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

PA iLottery Players Wager Over $21 Million In First Month

In its first month, the Pennsylvania online lottery generated $21.6 million in wagers, which is something PA casinos are none too happy about.

Posted on: July 5, 2018 | | Bart Shirley

New Gaming Bill Wants To Legalize Football Square Games At PA Bars

An effort to further reform gaming in Pennsylvania failed last week, but the measure is far from dead. Here's a look at what is in the bill.

Posted on: June 25, 2018 | | Steve Ruddock

With So Much Gambling Expansion, Does PA Have A Saturation Problem?

A new report from a think tank in Pittsburgh is concerned the gambling expansion in Pennsylvania might risk the stability of the state's casino industry.

Posted on: February 6, 2018 | | Katie Callahan