Legal
February 12, 2025
Mount Airy Casino Resort Faces $5M Legal Claim
The premium hotel and casino resort located in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Mount Airy Casino Resort, is subject to a new lawsuit. The legal claim, filed late last week, seeks to become a class action against the recognizable gambling venue, claiming breaches related to federal laws regarding employment and seeking more than $5 million in wages. […]
Casino
February 6, 2025
Pennsylvania Wants to Tax Skill Games with 52% on Revenue
Gov. Josh Shapiro is planning to show a harder stance on skill games, which have been the subject of much debate. One court battle after the other has ensued over the past years, with the games finally deemed legal in the Keystone State by a court of law, but not formally regulated. Gov. Shapiro Pitches […]
Lottery
January 30, 2025
Cash4Life Turns Couple into Millionaires in Pennsylvania
Monroe County residents Stephen Juhasz III and Shana Juhasz have much to be happy about after they bagged a $7-million win from Pennsylvania Lottery’s Cash4Life game. The couple has much to celebrate as they will now find a financial respite in their otherwise busy lives. Yet, they are not prepared to give up on their […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Pennsylvania’s College Township to Commission Study on Nittany Mall Casino Impact
The College Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, has commissioned a new study on the potential impact of an upcoming casino in the area. This follows an earlier report, which many said was biased. College Township Will Commission a New Study The College Township, located near the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is closely […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
Sports Betting Fund Fraud Leads to 48-Month Prison Sentence
A 48-year-old man was sentenced to 48 months in prison after stealing hundreds of thousands from investors in a sports betting fund he created. Man Steals $650K via Betting Fund Fraud The criminal case involves a man identified with the initials E.G., who, according to prosecutors, engaged in an elaborate scheme between 2017 and 2023. […]
Casino
January 22, 2025
Parx Casino Announces $100K Donation to 16 Charities
Parx Casino Shippensburg has said that it is contributing $100,000 to 16 local charities, the property announced late last week, with the casino volunteering the sum across multiple state-based not-for-profit organizations. Presenting the list of the charities, the company said it is donating as part of its charity drive & efforts in 2025. Parx Casino […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania Target Skill Games for Regulation
Skill games are yet to pay taxes or undergo regulation in Pennsylvania. While the popular gambling devices can be found across the state, they are not considered illegal. This was the conclusion of the Commonwealth Court in 2023, which acknowledged that skill games, although not regulated are not illegal. Last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers didn’t agree […]
Business
January 10, 2025
Hollywood Casino Unveils New ESPN BET Retail Sportsbooks at Two Locations
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Hollywood Casino York today announced the official opening of their new ESPN BET retail sportsbooks, a significant milestone in the partnership between PENN Entertainment and the premier sports media brand. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the grand opening at both locations this Saturday at 1 p.m. The […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
Caesars Partners with Evolution for Branded Live Dealer Studio in PA
Evolution Gaming, the world’s de facto pioneer of the live dealer experience, has signed a new deal with Caesars to bring around a branded live casino studio that will add authenticity and immersive quality to the overall gaming experience across Pennsylvania. Caesars Gets Branded Live Dealer Studio Games in Pennsylvania The deal sees Evolution Gaming […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Investigates Recent Cyberattack
Casino operators are often targeted by data breaches and dedicate millions to protect the information of their customers. Similar to banks, which are also subjected to cyberattacks, casinos proactively try to protect themselves. Despite those efforts, successful cyberattacks are increasingly common, at least in the last few years. The Casino Is Investigating a Data Breach […]
