Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

Virus Concerns And Stock Dive Halt Mini-Casino Construction In Morgantown And York, PA

Penn National Gaming is pausing construction of mini-casinos in Morgantown and York, PA in light of statewide shutdown for coronavirus containment.

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Kentucky Derby Postponed: Third Leg Of A Triple Whammy To PA Horse Industry

The PA horse industry takes more hits as tracks close and the Kentucky Derby is delayed to September, with trust fund already in jeopardy.

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Sports World Rocked, NCAA Tourney Canceled As Coronavirus Shutdowns Pile Up

In head-spinning rapid succession, the world, sports, and sports wagering have changed due to the coronavirus. It’s gone from a time of caution to a declared global pandemic. Flights to and from Europe, except for the United Kingdom, are on hold due to COVID-19, the official name of the disease. Rudy Gobert, an NBA player […]

Posted on: March 12, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Horse Distress, A Caesars Sportsbook, Coronavirus Cancelations

This week in PA gaming, Caesars opens an online sportsbook, horse community woes continue, and coronavirus leads to sporting event cancellations.

Posted on: March 12, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Spooked By Wolf, PA Horse Breeders Look To Maryland For A Stable Environment

Governor Wolf is forcing the hand of many in the PA horse industry, who are looking to move a big chunk of the state's agricultural economy to Maryland.

Posted on: March 11, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Blinkers On: Wolf istration & Horse Racing Industry Not Seeing Eye To Eye

Details are still scant regarding Governor Wolf's proposed scholarship plan, and the potential effects of using the state's horse trust fund to back it.

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Gambling Devices Seized, SugarHouse Slots Shine, PokerStars Wraps Another Series

PA State Police continue cracking down on illegal gaming devices, PokerStars PA wrapped their Bounty Builder Series, and SugarHouse slots continue to shine.

Posted on: March 4, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA State Police Crackdown On Illegal Gambling Devices In Full Effect

The PA State Police recently strengthened their efforts to crack down on unauthorized gambling devices, with 71 confiscated in just over a month.

Posted on: March 3, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

What’s In A Trust? Hurdles Ahead For Gov. Wolf’s Plan To ‘Repurpose’ Horse Fund

The irony of Governor Wolf's proposal to shift horse industry monies to a scholarship program is that he signed off on the provision protecting the funds.

Posted on: February 29, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: DraftKings & FanDuel Grab Headlines, Horse Fund Woes Continue

This week in PA, DraftKings and FanDuel continue to grow in strength; Gov. Wolf continues his quest to reallocate horse industry funds for scholarships.

Posted on: February 27, 2020 | Kevin Shelly