Grant Lucas, Author at Play Pennsylvania

Churchill Downs Finalizes Deal That Gives Them Control Of Two PA Casinos

Churchill Downs and Eldorado Resorts are putting the finishing touches on a deal that gives the Louisville company control of both Presque Isle and Lady Luck Nemacolin casinos.

Posted on: August 13, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Philadelphia TV Advertising Could Be More Useful To NJ Sportsbooks Than PA Casinos

With TV sports betting ad buys already on the rise, Pennsylvania casinos should worry about having the advertising budgets to compete with NJ competitiors.

Posted on: August 8, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Big Beaver Ready For A Mini Casino: Announcing Mount Airy Pittsburgh

Just two weeks after flining for an extension, Mount Airy announced its satellite casino plans: Mount Airy Pittsburgh in the town of Big Beaver, PA.

Posted on: August 6, 2018 | Grant Lucas

PA Senior Citizens The Real Winners Of Unclaimed $1 Million Powerball Ticket

No one claimed the $1 million Powerball winning ticket within a year, so the funds now go to the PA Lottery Fund ing the state's elderly residents.

Posted on: July 9, 2018 | Grant Lucas

PGCB Says Only One Online Sports Book Per Casino, No Skins

The latest temporary sports betting regulations from the PA Gaming Control Board limit the number of online sportsbooks to just one per licensed casino.

Posted on: June 27, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Pennsylvania Lottery Takes Another Major Element Online

For years, Lottery drawings were fare for the local news. Now anyone can watch the PA Lottery draws, as they are moving the event online.

Posted on: June 26, 2018 | Grant Lucas

First Month Of Regulated DFS Nets Pennsylvania Almost $200K

With the first month of regulated DFS in the books, it appears FanDuel just edged out DraftKings for the honor of market leader in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: June 22, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Is The Next Gambling Expansion For PA Into Esports?

PlayPennsylvania talks with former PA State Representative Bill Thomas about the potential to bring esports to the Keystone State in a big way.

Posted on: June 14, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Extravagant Fees Turning PA Casinos Away From Sports Betting

The sports betting license application process is open, but so far no casinos are biting. Why? Well, the $10 million fee and the 36 percent tax rate are the likely culprits.

Posted on: June 5, 2018 | Grant Lucas

PA Lottery App Upgrade Creates Some Technical Headaches

In the wake of the soft rollout of the PA iLottery, it appears several PA Lottery customers are having trouble with their PA Lottery apps. Is the expansion into online lottery to blame?

Posted on: May 31, 2018 | Grant Lucas