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New Online Lottery Expected To Generate $250 Million For PA

Online lottery could be available in Pennsylvania in the spring. New gambling laws authorize online sales and allow the lottery to offer a wider game selection which should boost revenues.

Posted on: January 12, 2018 | | Joss Wood

Harrah's Philadelphia Fires Over a Dozen Employees

Harrah’s Philadelphia Firings Leave Many Former Employees Reeling

Harrah's Casino Philadelphia fired 12-20 people last weekend for attending Philly Live! orientations, former employees tell PlayPA.

Posted on: January 22, 2021 | | Katie Kohler

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

Penn National Reducing Slot Machines at Two PA Casinos; Rip Unregulated, Untaxed Skill Games

Four PA casinos including two Penn National properties reduce the number of slots and blame illegal gambling machines all over PA.

Posted on: November 11, 2021 | | Katie Kohler

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

Mercer County Had Some Bad Beats, But Still Hope For A Mini-Casino

Mercer County developers and officials are still holding out hope they can land a satellite casino after one from Sands Resort Casino Bethlehem fell through because of an unthinkable regulatory snafu.

Posted on: April 10, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Penn National Needs Another Satellite Casino, But Mercer Co Isn’t The Answer

Mercer County is lobbying for a satellite casino and Penn National is buying, but the bidding rules mean they cannot strike a deal.

Posted on: January 22, 2018 | | Katie Callahan

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