J.R. Duren, Author at Play Pennsylvania

Boyd Forging New Territory In PA With Casino Acquisition

Just days after buying four casinos in Penn National's acquisition of Pinnacle, Boyd Gaming announces it is buying Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: December 26, 2017 | J.R. Duren

Penn National Has Quite A Bit To Say About The New Gaming Laws

In a new interview, a representative from Penn National discloses the company's frustrations with PA's new laws regarding gambling expansion.

Posted on: December 15, 2017 | J.R. Duren

After PA Gambling ed, RAWA Lawmakers Got All Riled Up Again

In a letter to the Dept. of Justice, senators Lindsey Graham & Dianne Feinstein asked for the banning of online gambling, citing PA's recent gambling law.

Posted on: December 13, 2017 | J.R. Duren

After Valley Forge Casino Windfall, Montgomery Co. Says No To VGTs

This past week Montgomery County announced it will receive $1.7 million a year from Valley Forge Casino by virtue of changes to the state's gambling laws.

Posted on: November 21, 2017 | J.R. Duren

Parx-Area Senator Writes Scathing Anti-VGT Op-Ed

Pennsylvania state Senator Chuck McIlhinney penned a strong anti-VGT op-ed. He also happens to represent the home of anti-VGT casino, Parx.

Posted on: August 7, 2017 | J.R. Duren

PA Slot Revenue Drops, But Still Tops $2 Billion For 7th Consecutive Year

The newest numbers from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board show that slots revenues in fiscal year 2016-2017 dropped 2.2 percent.

Posted on: July 17, 2017 | J.R. Duren

MGM-Sands Deal In Bethlehem Could Take At Least Six Months

As MGM looks to expand into the PA casino market, its purchase of Sands Bethlehem is expected to take a minimum of six months to complete, possibly longer.

Posted on: April 2, 2017 | J.R. Duren

The Hold ‘Em Robots Are Back: Carnegie Mellon Announces New Poker AI

Carnegie Mellon researchers have created Liberatus, a second-generation poker AI that will use risk-reward equilibrium to beat human opponents.

Posted on: January 12, 2017 | J.R. Duren

PA Facing Budget Shortfall That Online Gambling Revenue Could Fix

It's a new year, but the same old story in Pennsylvania, where the state still faces a major fiscal gap and lawmakers mull legalizaing online gambling.

Posted on: January 3, 2017 | J.R. Duren

New Legislature, Same Story? Lawmakers To Ponder PA Online Gambling Regulations

With the new year upon us, the Pennsylvania General Assembly will pick up unfinished business over casino host fees and regulation of PA online gambling.

Posted on: January 2, 2017 | J.R. Duren