Pennsylvania Online Gambling News and PA Gambling Launch Updates

Penn National Drops $50 Million For First Satellite Casino

In an attempt to protect its Hollywood Casino property, Penn National bid $50.1 million for rights to the first satellite casino in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: January 10, 2018 | Jessica Welman

Over 1,000 Municipalities Say No To Mini Casinos

Over 40 percent of the municipalities in Pensylvania took the opportunity to opt out of hosting one of the state's 10 new satellite casinos.

Posted on: January 5, 2018 | Jessica Welman

Boyd Forging New Territory In PA With Casino Acquisition

Just days after buying four casinos in Penn National's acquisition of Pinnacle, Boyd Gaming announces it is buying Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania.

Posted on: December 26, 2017 | J.R. Duren

What Better Place For A Satellite Casino Than The Mall?

It may be a longshot, but lawmakers in College Township, PA think the struggling Nittany Mall could be a good location for a satellite casino property.

Posted on: December 20, 2017 | Katie Callahan

Mohegan Sun Fined $1 Million In Wake Of Loyalty Club Scam, License Issues

Mohegan Sun Pocono was fined $1 million by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board last week, partly due to its role in a $420,000 loyalty club scam.

Posted on: December 19, 2017 | Marty Derbyshire

There’s A New Major Player In PA: Penn National Acquiring Pinnacle

In a major deal for Pennsylvania, Penn National gaming is acquiring Pinnacle Entertaiment in a $2.8 billion deal. Penn will now own 41 casino properties.

Posted on: December 18, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Penn National Has Quite A Bit To Say About The New Gaming Laws

In a new interview, a representative from Penn National discloses the company's frustrations with PA's new laws regarding gambling expansion.

Posted on: December 15, 2017 | J.R. Duren

$600 Million Stadium Casino Project To Go Live! In Philly In 2020

After getting the green light to resume development, The Cordish Company reveals new details about it $600 million Philly Live! stadium casino project.

Posted on: December 14, 2017 | Jessica Welman

After PA Gambling ed, RAWA Lawmakers Got All Riled Up Again

In a letter to the Dept. of Justice, senators Lindsey Graham & Dianne Feinstein asked for the banning of online gambling, citing PA's recent gambling law.

Posted on: December 13, 2017 | J.R. Duren