Pennsylvania Online Gambling News and PA Gambling Launch Updates

Reading, PA Bucks The Trend And Volunteers To Be A Mini-Casino Site

While more than 200 municipalities opt out of being a mini-casino town, Reading, PA is one of the few places eager to host a satellite casino.

Posted on: December 11, 2017 | Katie Callahan

Valley Forge Eliminates Amenity Fee As Well As Slot Revenue Decreases

In the first month after eliminating its $10 amenity fee, Valley Forge Casino saw slot revenue increase. The whole state's slot revenue was up $2 million.

Posted on: December 7, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Sands Suing For Right To Make Unlimited Political Contribution

A shareholder in one of PA's largest casinos, and one of its smallest, are suing to lift a ban on political contributions from the gambling sector.

Posted on: December 5, 2017 | Marty Derbyshire

Poker Isn’t The Only Thing Carnegie Mellon AI Wins At

After defeating four poker players heads-up, Carnegie Mellon artificial intelligence decided to win some more, taking several key AI awards.

Posted on: December 4, 2017 | Katie Callahan

Penn National Doesn’t Think New Gambling Laws Play Fair

Penn National Gaming's Hollywood Casino may be facing more competition from satellite casinos than anyone. Now, it's considering a lawsuit to fight it.

Posted on: November 30, 2017 | Marty Derbyshire

More Than 130 Municipalities Have Said No Thanks To Satellite Casinos

The list of municipalities opting-out of satellite casinos in Pennsylvania jumped from seven to 130, many of which are in Lancaster and Chester Counties.

Posted on: November 29, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Is Mount Airy Up On A Pedestal With New Satellite Casino Laws?

If there is a big winner in the language of satellite casino expansion laws, it is Mount Airy, who is arguably vastly more protected than other casinos.

Posted on: November 28, 2017 | Katie Callahan

After Valley Forge Casino Windfall, Montgomery Co. Says No To VGTs

This past week Montgomery County announced it will receive $1.7 million a year from Valley Forge Casino by virtue of changes to the state's gambling laws.

Posted on: November 21, 2017 | J.R. Duren