Katie Callahan, Author at Play Pennsylvania

GAN Making Gains Thanks To Growing Presence In US Markets

Thanks to its partnerships with East Coast casinos like Parx Casino in Pennsylvania, online casino software company GAN is already reaping financial benefit.

Posted on: April 2, 2018 | Katie Callahan

New PA Online Casino Regs Open The Door For Out-Of-State Servers

The regulations for Pennsylvania online casinos are far from finalized, but the temporary rules indicate servers do not have to be inside the state, opening the door for partnerships in states like New Jersey.

Posted on: March 26, 2018 | Katie Callahan

Sands’ New Owner Trying To Save The Iconic Steel Mills

Wind River casino organization purchase of Sands Bethlehem is far from final, but they are already trying to work with the community to save the area's iconic steel mills.

Posted on: March 20, 2018 | Katie Callahan

PGCB Assures DFS Players Won’t Notice Much Difference With Regulated Sites

Daily fantasy sports sites are gearing up for regulation in PA, but officials assure players they won't notice much difference in how they play.

Posted on: March 12, 2018 | Katie Callahan

Pennsylvania Lottery Drawing Attention To Problem Gambling Awareness

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the Pennsylvania Lottery is taking action, releasing info on the warning signs of a gambling problem.

Posted on: March 6, 2018 | Katie Callahan

Presque Isle Downs Finds A Fitting Replacement For Favre

Longtime general manager and brother of Brett Favre, Jeff Favre, is stepping down from his post at Presque Isle Downs casino, but Kevin O'Sullivan has the experience to fill his shoes.

Posted on: February 28, 2018 | Katie Callahan

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

New Catskills Casino Challenging Sands Bethlehem For NYC Customers

Competition in Pennsylvania is tough for casinos, but Sands Bethlehem's biggest threat might be the new Resorts World Catskills Casino in New York.

Posted on: January 29, 2018 | Katie Callahan

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

Just Before Buying A Mini Casino, Penn National Sues Over Mini Casinos

Penn National may have bid $50.1 million on Pennsylvania's first satellite casinos, but the company is simultaneously going to court to challenge the satellite casino law.

Posted on: January 17, 2018 | Katie Callahan