Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

PA Gaming Review: Sports Betting Flourishes as Most Pennsylvania Teams Flounder

PA sports betting handle hit a new record in August, and sportsbooks are landing big-time partnerships; meanwhile, PA sports teams continue to disappoint.

Posted on: September 17, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

ESPN Exclusive Deals with DraftKings, Caesars & William Hill Bolster Monday Stock Prices

William Hill, through its partnership with Caesars, will be the official odds provider of ESPN and is on its way to the PA sports betting space.

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Barstool App Late to NFL Party; Ousted Mt Airy Casino Founder Keeps It in the Family

NFL play is underway, and PA sportsbooks have Eagles and Steelers futures, odds, and promos ready. And the Barstool app is set to the market next week.

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

All in the Family: $50 Million Relief Loan for Mount Airy Casino Has Louis DeNaples Ties

Formerly Mafia-associated Louis DeNaples is on the board of the bank that awarded Mount Airy Casino a $50M COVID-19 relief loan for midsized businesses.

Posted on: September 9, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Coming Soon: Penn National Barstool App in PA Will Miss NFL Season Start

Penn National planned to launch its Barstool Sportsbook app in Pennsylvania ahead of the NFL start, but bettors will have to wait until Week Two.

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Derby Day Odds, Mini-Casino Plans Near PSU & Skill Games Drama

This week in PA gaming, a $10 million bid will bring a mini-casino to Central PA, skill games persist and the focus turns to Derby Day betting.

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

777 Casino Raid Underscores Lack of PA Skill Games Oversight and Regulation

The recent raid of the illegal 777 Casino in Berks County reveals a tangled web of confusion surrounding rules for and regulation of PA skill games.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Mini-Casino Heading to College Township: $10 Million Bid from Ira Lubert Approved

The PGCB revealed Wednesday that winning mini-casino bidder Ira Lubert intends to build near Penn State University in Central PA.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Harrah’s Poker Room Folds, Illegal Slots Seized, Tiz Brings Tidings

This week in PA gaming, bad news for Harrah's poker players and an illegal slot parlor that was raided, but Tiz the Law brings hope for PA horse owners.

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Kentucky Derby Traditions Endure, Boosting PA Horse Racing and Online Betting

The Kentucky Derby should provide a needed boost for horse racing in PA and beyond in 2020, and online betting will help the cause.

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

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PA Gaming Review: Sports Betting Flourishes as Most Pennsylvania Teams Flounder

ESPN Exclusive Deals with DraftKings, Caesars & William Hill Bolster Monday Stock Prices

PA Gaming Review: Barstool App Late to NFL Party; Ousted Mt Airy Casino Founder Keeps It in the Family

All in the Family: $50 Million Relief Loan for Mount Airy Casino Has Louis DeNaples Ties

Coming Soon: Penn National Barstool App in PA Will Miss NFL Season Start

PA Gaming Review: Derby Day Odds, Mini-Casino Plans Near PSU & Skill Games Drama

777 Casino Raid Underscores Lack of PA Skill Games Oversight and Regulation

PA Mini-Casino Heading to College Township: $10 Million Bid from Ira Lubert Approved

PA Gaming Review: Harrah’s Poker Room Folds, Illegal Slots Seized, Tiz Brings Tidings

Kentucky Derby Traditions Endure, Boosting PA Horse Racing and Online Betting

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