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Pennsylvania casinos survive rough 2020 in competitive region.

Pennsylvania Only State To Surpass $1 Billion in Gambling Taxes in Tough 2020

Pennsylvania casinos fared better than others in 2020 despite decrease in revenue. PA only state to surpass $1 billion in gaming taxes.

Posted on: June 7, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Parx Shippensburg Mini-Casino Hearing: Critics Speak Out Against Proposal

The hearing for the new location for the proposed Parx Shippensburg mini-casino brought out a number of opponents.

Posted on: May 20, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

You Can Now Drink On The Floor At Philly Casinos

Live! Casino Philadelphia and Rivers Philadelphia are now allowed to serve beverages without requiring gamblers to order something to eat.

Posted on: May 28, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Wind Creek Casino had a great year in 2022.

Wind Creek Casino To Pony Up $6M Settlement For Current And Former Employees Over Tips Dispute

Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA proposed a $6 million settlement fund for hundreds of employees who filed suit over tips credits.

Posted on: May 5, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Gotta Love It: Second State Gaming Launches VGTs at Love’s Travel Stops in PA

Second State Gaming, a veteran Illinois operator, is the fourth video gaming terminal operator to enter PA. Its VGTs can be found at Love's Travel Stops.

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Kevin Shelly

State College PA site of final mini-casino license

PA Mini-Casino Heading to College Township: $10 Million Bid from Ira Lubert Approved

The PGCB revealed Wednesday that winning mini-casino bidder Ira Lubert intends to build near Penn State University in Central PA.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Kevin Shelly

AGA Report Warns Against Unregulated Gambling Devices

Time To Unplug? Illegal Gambling Machines Bypass Laws And Harm Individuals And Communities, AGA Report Says

A recent AGA report details the many ways unregulated gambling devices cause harm to individuals, states, and the legal casino industry.

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Revived Parx Mini-Casino Project In South Central PA Appears Back On Track

A stalled out Parx mini-casino project in Shippensburg, PA is back on track after a required traffic impact study was addressed Wednesday.

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | | Kevin Shelly

Harrah's Philly poker room closes for good, illegal casino gets raided

PA Gaming Review: Harrah’s Poker Room Folds, Illegal Slots Seized, Tiz Brings Tidings

This week in PA gaming, bad news for Harrah's poker players and an illegal slot parlor that was raided, but Tiz the Law brings hope for PA horse owners.

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | | Kevin Shelly