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Scathing Anti-Online Lottery Op-Ed Could Backfire For PA Casinos

A PA casinos rep is playing with fire accusing the lottery of making it too easy for children to play its new instant win online games.

Posted on: September 11, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

Hooray For Hollywood: Penn National Now Hiring For Its Pennsylvania Sportsbook

Pennsylvania is one step closer to its first regulated sportsbook now that Penn National is hiring employees for its Hollywood Casino betting facility.

Posted on: September 10, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Much To The Resident’s Chagrin, Penn National Moving Into York Galleria

Penn National confirms it found a home at Springettsbury Township's York Galleria Mall for one of its two satellite casinos.

Posted on: September 10, 2018 | Kim Yuhl

Only Logical For OTB’s and Mini-Casinos To Get In On PA Sports Betting

PA sports betting is supposed to be big business, so it is only natural that off-track betting parlors and satellite casinos try to get in on the action.

Posted on: September 6, 2018 | Nick Garcia

Chuck Schumer Wants Federal Sports Betting, But PA Doing Fine On Its Own

Pennsylvania is dealing with its first sportsbook applications while Senator Chuck Schumer is still hoping to set up a federal framework for sports betting.

Posted on: September 5, 2018 | Marty Derbyshire

PA Gambling Expansion Bill Author Still Standing Pat On High Sports Betting Taxes

With two casinos signed up, gaming bill sponsor Rep. Rob Matzie stands behind the high sports betting tax. But even those two casinos think it's outrageous.

Posted on: September 5, 2018 | Joss Wood

FanDuel Sportsbook Coming To Pennsylvania Via Valley Forge Casino

PlayPennsylvania can confirm FanDuel Sportsbooks is coming to PA via its partnership with Valley Forge Casino, though there's still no official application.

Posted on: August 31, 2018 | Grant Lucas

Despite Owning NJ’s Cherry Hill Racetrack, Parx Suing To Keep Sports Betting Out

Parx owner Greenwood Gaming is part owner of a Cherry Hill racetrack in New Jersey, but it is suing to ensure the track doesn't offer sports betting.

Posted on: August 30, 2018 | Grant Lucas

PA Horse Racing Thinks Sports Betting’s A Complement, Not A Competitor

Pennsylvania horse racing has been in decline for over a decade. PA sports betting provides an opportunity to grow horse racing and attract Millennials.

Posted on: August 28, 2018 | Joss Wood

Parx Casino Double Dips With Two PA Sports Betting Applications

Parx owner Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment submitted two $10 million application last week, both for the casino and the South Philadelphia Turf Club.

Posted on: August 27, 2018 | Eric Ramsey