Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

PA Casino Jobs Plummet by 41% in 2019-20, PGCB Gaming Diversity Report Shows

The 2019/20 Gaming Diversity Report shows 6,834 fewer PA casino jobs year-over-year, but gaming construction projects contributed to local economies.

Posted on: October 5, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Correction: PA Horse Racing Handle Actually Up $7.1 Million in 2019 Reporting

An error in one track's numbers resulted in reporting of a slight year-over-year loss in PA horse racing live handle, but it was actually up.

Posted on: October 1, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

WSOP.com One Step Closer to PA Online Poker Market with 888 License Approval

PA online poker players should soon have another option as 888 holdings received PGCB approval and will power Caesars' WSOP site.

Posted on: September 30, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Wall Street Loves Barstool and Penn, Legislators Eye VGT Expansion

PA gambling stocks are rising again as Penn reports positive Barstool Sportsbook news, and the budget season brings whispers of VGT expansion.

Posted on: September 30, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Wolf’s Planned Raid on PA Horse Racing Fund Appears Dead This Budget Year

PA horse community leaders affirm that Gov. Wolf's proposal to redirect $204 million from the race horse fund for a scholarship program is dead for now.

Posted on: September 29, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Barstool Sportsbook and Skill Games Dominate Headlines

This week in PA gaming, the Barstool Sportsbook app is making waves, skill games legislation is stirring opposition and PACOOP is underway at PokerStars.

Posted on: September 25, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

To Legalize or Not to Legalize? PA Senate to Address VGT Expansion, Skill Games Legality

A Republican-backed bill to expand VGTs and legalize presently unregulated skill games, SB 1256, will be addressed by the PA Legislature in October.

Posted on: September 25, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Penguins Make BetRivers Official Casino & Sportsbook Partner at PPG Paints Arena

The exclusive deal between the Pittsburgh Penguins and BetRivers PA is the latest in a long line of professional sports teams and sportsbook partnerships.

Posted on: September 23, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

$6 Million Breeders’ Cup It Is for Tiz the Law as Owners Forgo a Run at the Preakness

Owner Jack Knowlton told PlayPA that forgoing the Preakness for the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup is what's right for Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law.

Posted on: September 22, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Winner Winner, Turkey Dinner: Live! Pittsburgh Mini-Casino to Open in Time for Thanksgiving

Despite some setbacks, like the owner of its mall construction space filing for bankruptcy, Live! Casino Pittsburgh plans to open in late November.

Posted on: September 21, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

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PA Casino Jobs Plummet by 41% in 2019-20, PGCB Gaming Diversity Report Shows

Correction: PA Horse Racing Handle Actually Up $7.1 Million in 2019 Reporting

WSOP.com One Step Closer to PA Online Poker Market with 888 License Approval

PA Gaming Review: Wall Street Loves Barstool and Penn, Legislators Eye VGT Expansion

Wolf’s Planned Raid on PA Horse Racing Fund Appears Dead This Budget Year

PA Gaming Review: Barstool Sportsbook and Skill Games Dominate Headlines

To Legalize or Not to Legalize? PA Senate to Address VGT Expansion, Skill Games Legality

Penguins Make BetRivers Official Casino & Sportsbook Partner at PPG Paints Arena

$6 Million Breeders’ Cup It Is for Tiz the Law as Owners Forgo a Run at the Preakness

Winner Winner, Turkey Dinner: Live! Pittsburgh Mini-Casino to Open in Time for Thanksgiving

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