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Will Sheldon Adelson’s New Scare Tactics Torpedo The PA Gambling Expansion Bill?

Sheldon Adelson is waging war against video gambling terminals (VGTs) in Pennsylvania with a million-dollar ad campaign against them.

Posted on: June 6, 2017 | Jessica Welman

No Butts About It, PA Casino Smoking Ban In The House

A new bill in the Pennsylvania legislature could completely outlaw smoking in both bars and casinos throughout the state.

Posted on: June 4, 2017 | Jessica Welman

So The Senate ed The Online Gambling Bill–Now What?

Get the rundown on what version of the online gambling expansion bill the Pennyslvania Senate ed this week and learn about possible future roadblocks.

Posted on: May 26, 2017 | Jessica Welman

PA Online Gambling Bill Sails Through Senate, But There’s A Long Road Ahead

Online gambling proponents have some reason to cheer, as a gaming reform bill (HB 271) ed through the PA Senate. But we're not out of the woods yet.

Posted on: May 24, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

Online Gambling Legislation Out Of Committee With Doomsday Tax Rate

The good news is that there's been movement on a gaming reform bill in the PA senate, and it includes online gambling. The bad: just about everything else.

Posted on: May 23, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

PA Slot Revenue Slide Masked By Stellar Performance Of Table Games

Tremendous gains in table games revenue more than offset the continued decline of Pennsylvania's slot revenue, prompting casinos to slowly shift focus.

Posted on: May 17, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

Sands Bethlehem Halts Plans For $90 Million Casino Expansion

With a rumored $1.3 billion sale to MGM being finalized, Sands Bethlehem calls off its planned $90 million casino expansion project in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: May 10, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Parx Casino Adding Event Center, Restaurants In New $50 Million Expansion

Parx Casino is stepping up is entertainment amenities with a $50 million expansion which will add two restaurants and a concert venue.

Posted on: May 5, 2017 | Jessica Welman

What Happens If PA Goes Through With An Oppressive Online Slot Rate? Hint: It Isn’t Pretty

If Pennsylvania lawmakers approve an oppressive 54 percent tax rate on online slots, it's hard to envision a scenario where anyone wins.

Posted on: May 4, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

If Pennsylvania Goes Forth With An Oppressive Tax Rate On Online Slots, Poker Players Will Suffer Too

Just because a proposed 54 percent tax would only apply to legal PA online slots doesn't mean that Pennsylvania online poker players wouldn't be impacted.

Posted on: April 27, 2017 | Robert DellaFave