Marty Derbyshire, Author at Play Pennsylvania

A New Penn Mini-Casino Could Save An Old PA Landmark

When it comes to Penn National's mini-casino location, one spot it is considering could benefit historic underground railroad landmark, the Mifflin House.

Posted on: May 9, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Powerball Winner Claims Ticket, But We Still Don’t Know His Name

The winner of last month's more than $450 million Powerball lottery set up a trust to claim the prize and preserve anonymity. This is the largest payday in PA Lottery history.

Posted on: April 30, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Foxwoods PA Casino Fail One Step Closer To $50 Million Refund

The people behind the failed Foxwoods Philadelphia project are one legal step closer to getting their $50 million license payment back.

Posted on: April 24, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

SugarHouse NJ Online Casino Partners With Wyrz

SugarHouse Online Casino in New Jersey has launched a new alternative payment system that promises to make it easier for players with credit and debit cards to get money online.

Posted on: April 20, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

With Gambling Expansion, Things Are Looking Up For PA Racetracks

Slot machines at the state's 12 operating casinos generated a whopping $239 million in tax money for the local horse racing industry last year, according to a newly released Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board report.

Posted on: April 5, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Someone In PA Won $456 Million Powerball Prize, It’s Unclear Who Though

One lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player bought a $456.7-million jackpot-winning Powerball ticket at a Speedway gas station and convenience store in Lancaster County.

Posted on: March 22, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Round Two Of Mini-Casino Auctions Start March 21

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will try again after failing to draw a single bid at its latest mini casino auction.

Posted on: March 13, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Foxwoods Philadelphia Failed, But It Might Succeed Getting Its Money Back

After failing to ever build a casino Foxwoods Philadelphia investors are still fighting to get their $50 million Pennsylvania casino licensing fee back.

Posted on: February 26, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Valley Forge Dealer Faces Criminal Charges For Casino Counterfeiting Scheme

A Valley Forge Casino Resort Spanish 21 dealer and his Philadelphia acquaintance are now facing criminal charges in connection with a scheme to launder counterfeit cash at the Pennsylvania casino last fall. Long Vu Tong, 34, of Souderton, and Lieu Khang David Bui, 21, of Philadelphia, are charged with theft by deception, criminal conspiracy, and […]

Posted on: February 16, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Online Casinos Still Waiting, But The VGT Licensing Process Is Now Underway

Applications for truck stops that want video gaming terminals are now up on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board website and it will start accepting them beginning May 7, 2018.

Posted on: January 31, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire