Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

PA Gaming Review: Online Poker & iLottery Peaking Amid Casino, Track Reopening Talk

Online gambling products in PA continue to flourish in the absence of live gaming, but PA casinos and horse tracks are working on ways to reopen safely.

Posted on: May 27, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Will A Bill To Resume Horse Racing In PA Cross The Finish Line?

The Pennsylvania Horse Racing commission endorsed a new House bill to resume racing in PA, but it will ultimately need approval from Gov. Tom Wolf.

Posted on: May 26, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Revenue Tumbles In April As Casinos, Horse Tracks Remain Shuttered

This week in PA gaming, revenue numbers for April expose the financial toll closures are having on the industry, as casinos and tracks await a green light.

Posted on: May 20, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

‘You Can Shut Off Slot Machines, But Not These Animals,’ Says PA Jockey Tara Hynes

Jockey Tara Hynes, who has raced at multiple PA tracks, provides an insider view on horse racing with virus protocols, as she has done at Fonner Park in NE.

Posted on: May 20, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

When Will Horse Tracks Reopen In PA, Border States, And Beyond?

More horse tracks a short list that continued racing during the pandemic. Get the latest on track reopening plans in PA, other US states, and beyond.

Posted on: May 15, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: False Starts For Horse Racing And Penn National Stock

This week in PA gaming, more bad news for the horse industry, A Penn National public stock offering, and online casino offers for May.

Posted on: May 14, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Gov. Wolf Slams Barn Door On Resuming Racing Before Phase Green

Governor Wolf responded to the PA horse racing commission's request to reopen tracks, and the answer isn't quite what they were hoping for.

Posted on: May 12, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Can Stock Offering & The Barstool Brand Lift A Cash-Strapped Penn National?

Penn National announced Monday public stock offerings to free up $500 million. Meanwhile, their focus for the future rests on Barstool Sports branding.

Posted on: May 11, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Putting The Cart Before The Horse? Pulling In The Reins On Plans To Reopen Racing In PA

The PA horse racing industry has some things working for and against them when it comes to potentially reopening tracks and horse betting sooner than later.

Posted on: May 7, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: DraftKings Goes Live & The Wait For Casinos, Horse Racing Continues

This week in PA, DraftKings launched online gaming, and casinos and race tracks across the state prepare to reopen, but the 'when?' question remains.

Posted on: May 6, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

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PA Gaming Review: Online Poker & iLottery Peaking Amid Casino, Track Reopening Talk

Will A Bill To Resume Horse Racing In PA Cross The Finish Line?

PA Gaming Review: Revenue Tumbles In April As Casinos, Horse Tracks Remain Shuttered

‘You Can Shut Off Slot Machines, But Not These Animals,’ Says PA Jockey Tara Hynes

When Will Horse Tracks Reopen In PA, Border States, And Beyond?

PA Gaming Review: False Starts For Horse Racing And Penn National Stock

Gov. Wolf Slams Barn Door On Resuming Racing Before Phase Green

Can Stock Offering & The Barstool Brand Lift A Cash-Strapped Penn National?

Putting The Cart Before The Horse? Pulling In The Reins On Plans To Reopen Racing In PA

PA Gaming Review: DraftKings Goes Live & The Wait For Casinos, Horse Racing Continues

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