Kevin Shelly, Author at Play Pennsylvania

State Police Resume Seizure Of Unlicensed Gambling Devices, But Is POM In The Clear?

PA State Police are back to seizing unlicensed gambling machines, but it appears Pace-O-Matic games have been in the clear since the latest court decision.

Posted on: February 7, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Can A Mini-Casino Revive The Fortunes Of A Moribund Mall? York Residents Hope So

Residents are divided on whether the addition of a Penn National mini-casino can breathe new life into the local economy and save the York Galleria mall.

Posted on: February 6, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Betfred & Scientific Games Partner To Bring Sports Betting To Wind Creek – But When?

Wind Creek is behind the curve on getting sports betting up and running in PA, but they now have partnerships set with Betfred and Scientific Games.

Posted on: February 5, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Under Construction: Malls Make Way For Mini-Casinos In Pennsylvania

After a promising start, mini-casino projects in Pennsylvania have dwindled to just three sites under construction, two being mall rehabs.

Posted on: February 4, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

BetRivers Casino Live In PA: Make It 8 Casinos, 8 Sportsbooks Now Online

BetRivers Casino s PlaySugarHouse as another skin under Rivers Philadelphia, but can be accessed through the Rivers Pittsburgh online sportsbook.

Posted on: January 30, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Penn National Takes A Gamble On Barstool Sports For Sportsbook & Casino Branding

PA-based Penn National has purchased a 36% stake in sports media company Barstool Sports to leverage the brand name in sportsbook and casino products.

Posted on: January 29, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: Gambling Revenue Shines But Stormy Skies For Pace-O-Matic

This week, we review PA gambling revenue numbers from December, the latest in the skill games saga, and a revived Congressional Gaming Caucus.

Posted on: January 22, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

Injunction Denied: Latest Round In PA Skill Games Fight Goes To The State

Monday's court ruling denied the request of a preliminary injunciton that would prevent State Police from seizing more Pace-O-Matic PA skill games.

Posted on: January 21, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Skill Games Have Their Day In Court, Surrounded By Opposition

Pace-o-matic pleaded its case in a court hearing Wednesday to prevent police from seizing more of their machines, which they argue operate within the law.

Posted on: January 16, 2020 | Kevin Shelly

PA Gaming Review: High Taxes, Wire Act Case Challenge Future Of Online Gambling

This week in PA gaming, we talk onling gambling taxes across the US, the latest on the Wire Act court case, and a sports betting partner for Wind Creek.

Posted on: January 15, 2020 | Kevin Shelly