Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

Timing Is Everything: Penn National Looked To Catch A Wave, But Ran Into A Tsunami

Recent expansion moves by Penn National, including buying a chunk of Barstool Sports, proved ill-timed as economic fallout from casino shutdowns ensued.

Posted on: April 14, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Online Poker Home Games Offer Shred Of Normalcy

Current shutdown orders increase risk for problem gambling, but help is available. Online poker home games in PA meanwhile offer a chance to gather.

Posted on: April 8, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Live! Casino Project In Philly Hit With Union Walkout Over Virus Safety Concerns

The ongoing Live! Casino project in South Philadelphia is apparently in violation of PA waiver requirements and has had workers test positive for COVID-19.

Posted on: April 8, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

New Truck Stop VGT Sites Approved In PA For Post-Coronavirus Shutdown

More video gaming terminals (VGTs) will be available in PA when shutdown orders are lifted as Second State Gaming will add machines at four new truck stops.

Posted on: April 8, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Authorities Weed Out Unregulated Gambling Devices During Shutdown

PA authorities are trying to cease operations of unregulated gambling devices in the Commonwealth during statewide shutdown of non-essential businesses.

Posted on: April 7, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: New Normal In Sports Betting, Divine Fortune Strikes Again

Economic impacts of coronavirus closures continue, but some relief may be in store. The Divine Fortune slot at PlaySugarHouse, meanwhile, keeps paying out.

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Is Wolf’s Plan To Raid Trust Fund For Scholarships Beating A Dead Horse?

With Pennsylvania's budget landscape changed in the midst of statewide shutdowns, the likelihood of Wolf's plan to strip the horse trust fund seems slim.

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Could Esports Betting Soon Be A Reality In The US? Not In PA, Sources Say

Esports are a growing craze in the US, and you may be able to place wagers on competitions soon. But PA gaming regulations currently prohibit it.

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Online Casino And Poker On The Rise As New Slot Titles Added

As land-based casinos are closed nationwide, PA online casino revenue is up, online poker traffic is rising, and online slot libraries are growing.

Posted on: March 24, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Shutdown Illegal Gaming Devices For COVID-19 Concerns, PA Group Demands

Pennsylvanians Against Illegal Gambling (PAIG) wants the PA Department of Health to order shutdown of unregulated gaming devices for coronavirus concerns.

Posted on: March 20, 2020 | Kevin Shelly