Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

Penn National Stock Boosted by Barstool & Election, but PETA Looks to Rein In Racing

Penn National presented positive Q3 earnings and Barstool app stats, but dilution of stock and PETA investments could throw a wrench in some plans.

Posted on: November 4, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Can You Bet the Presidential Election in PA? Not Exactly, But You Can Do This

Many markets are predicting presidential election odds for Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump, but there's no legal election betting in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: November 2, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Is Penn Stock the Real Deal or a Self-Fulfilling Barstool Sportsbook Prophecy?

Penn stock has dipped but still appears strong, based largely on a Barstool Sportsbook app that posted gross revenue of -$2.8 million in its first 13 days.

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

William Hill Returns to PA With Retail Sportsbook Opening at Harrah’s Philadelphia

The William Hill Sports Book at Harrah's Casino Philadelphia follows news that Caesars will buy the British bookmaker and expands the brand to 14 states.

Posted on: October 15, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Live! Casinos In Philadephia, Pittsburgh Getting Guy Fieri Restaurants

Food Network star Guy Fieri will have restaurants at new casinos in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, which will also feature local faves like Termini Brothers.

Posted on: October 14, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

KonekTV Rebrands to BettorView, Reimagines Sports Viewing and Betting Experience

BettorView Live, formerly KonekTV, will partner with online betting apps in Pennsylvania and beyond to enhance the sports viewing and betting experience.

Posted on: October 13, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Next Up for Barstool: Michigan and NJ, Retail Sportsbooks and the Sandwich Game

Penn National looks to expand its Barstool Sportsbook products with retail sports betting and app debuts to come in Michigan, New Jersey and more states.

Posted on: October 9, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Poker Rooms Could Reopen Soon; Eagles vs. Steelers – With Fans!

Good news in PA as some fans will be able to attend the Eagles vs. Steelers game Sunday and poker players may be back to the live tables soon.

Posted on: October 8, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Zero-Sum Game? PA Casinos Vehemently Oppose VGT Expansion Bill at Senate Committee Hearing

At a state Senate hearing, Pennsylvania casinos, the PA lottery and Pace-O-Matic testify to the dangers of a proposed skill games and VGT expansion bill.

Posted on: October 7, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Pre-COVID Pay Restored for Penn National Execs, But 426 PA Employees Not So Lucky

Penn National's CEO is back to earning a $1.4 million salary with boosts from Barstool and a stock offering, but many Penn jobs in PA are permanently lost.

Posted on: October 6, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

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Penn National Stock Boosted by Barstool & Election, but PETA Looks to Rein In Racing

Can You Bet the Presidential Election in PA? Not Exactly, But You Can Do This

William Hill Returns to PA With Retail Sportsbook Opening at Harrah’s Philadelphia

Live! Casinos In Philadephia, Pittsburgh Getting Guy Fieri Restaurants

KonekTV Rebrands to BettorView, Reimagines Sports Viewing and Betting Experience

Next Up for Barstool: Michigan and NJ, Retail Sportsbooks and the Sandwich Game

PA Gaming Review: Poker Rooms Could Reopen Soon; Eagles vs. Steelers – With Fans!

Zero-Sum Game? PA Casinos Vehemently Oppose VGT Expansion Bill at Senate Committee Hearing

Pre-COVID Pay Restored for Penn National Execs, But 426 PA Employees Not So Lucky

Unattended Children Incidents At PA Casinos Decreasing For Second Straight Year

As FanDuel Declines To Add Surcharge, DraftKings Reverses Course

Gov. Josh Shapiro s Skill Games Taxation To Mass Transit Systems

DraftKings Slapping Surcharge On Pennsylvania Sports Bettors’ Winnings

Bally’s Hints ‘First Half Of 2025’ Construction Plans For State College Casino