Steve Ruddock, Author at Play Pennsylvania

New Gaming Bill Wants To Legalize Football Square Games At PA Bars

An effort to further reform gaming in Pennsylvania failed last week, but the measure is far from dead. Here's a look at what is in the bill.

Posted on: June 25, 2018 | Steve Ruddock

Valley Forge Revenue Bounces Back Big In May

Collectively Pennsylvania casinos had an unremarkable month, but on an individual level there were some big winners and losers, like Parx and Valley Forge.

Posted on: June 18, 2018 | Steve Ruddock

For Once It Is Table Games Bringing PA Casino Revenue Down

After a record-setting March, Pennsylvania's 12 casinos saw table game revenue plummet, causing total revenue to fall by 1.5 percent in April

Posted on: May 17, 2018 | Steve Ruddock

March A Slump-Buster For PA Casinos With $300 Million In Revenue

Pennsylvania's 12 land-based casinos tallied more than $300 million for the first time in the industry's 14-year history in March.

Posted on: April 17, 2018 | Steve Ruddock

The Hot New Trend In Gaming Is Buying A Pennsylvania Casino

Four Pennsylvania casinos have been sold in the span of four months, and it looks like online gaming is partly responsible for spurring on the new interest in the market.

Posted on: March 9, 2018 | Steve Ruddock

Thanks To Valley Forge, Gambling Expansion Money Is Already Rolling In

The ink on PA's new gaming law is barely dry, but money is already starting to trickle in. Valley Forge paid $1 million to end the amenity requirement.

Posted on: November 2, 2017 | Steve Ruddock

When It Comes To PA Online Gambling, Congressman Charlie Dent Missed The Memo

Congressman Charlie Dent could be playing with fire, pitting the whims of a billionaire casino mogul against the prosperity of his home state.

Posted on: July 27, 2017 | Steve Ruddock

Online Gambling Debate In Pennsylvania Could Drag On For Months

The Pennsylvania legislature is working on legalizing online gambling along with enacting other gaming reforms, but it's not likely to happen until spring.

Posted on: January 16, 2017 | Steve Ruddock