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PA Senate Meeting To Talk VGTs, But Don’t Get Too Excited, No Vote Yet

Pennsylvania legislators continue to drag through the gambling expansion debate. The Senate scheduled a hearing on VGTs, but no plan to vote on thm yet.

Posted on: August 16, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Stadium Casino Project One Last Hurdle From Happening

Three years and multiple court battles later, the proposed South Philadelphia Stadium Casino is just a couple steps away from actually moving forward.

Posted on: August 10, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Parx-Area Senator Writes Scathing Anti-VGT Op-Ed

Pennsylvania state Senator Chuck McIlhinney penned a strong anti-VGT op-ed. He also happens to represent the home of anti-VGT casino, Parx.

Posted on: August 7, 2017 | J.R. Duren

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

Sands Bethlehem President Juliano Abruptly Resigns His Post

Sands Bethlehem President Robert Juliano oversaw the most profitable casino in Pennsylvania. Despite his success, he surprisingly resigned his post.

Posted on: July 21, 2017 | Jessica Welman

PA Slot Revenue Drops, But Still Tops $2 Billion For 7th Consecutive Year

The newest numbers from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board show that slots revenues in fiscal year 2016-2017 dropped 2.2 percent.

Posted on: July 17, 2017 | J.R. Duren

Hold Please…Pennsylvania Gambling Expansion Bill Stuck In Legislature

The online gambling bill is in the holding pen. The state legislature is on recess, but could be called back to vote on it before the year is over.

Posted on: July 14, 2017 | Jessica Welman

New Lobbying Group Has Bright Ideas For Pennsylvania Casinos

A report from newly-formed lobbying group iDevelopment and Economic Association offer overwhelming evidence online casinos would benefit Pennsylvania.

Posted on: June 22, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Once Again, Table Games Revenue Spares Pennsylvania Casinos From A Big Downer

Thanks to the continued strong performance of table games, the Pennsylvania land-based casino industry only experienced a modest decline.

Posted on: June 17, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

Gettysburg Casino Group Waves The White Flag For The Third Time

David LeVan is giving up on his Gettysburg casino project for the third time, citing the uncertainty about online gambling in Pennsylvania as the reason.

Posted on: June 16, 2017 | Jessica Welman