Legal
November 11, 2021
Former Kappa Alpha Psi Finance Director Pleaded Guilty of Embezzling
A former financial director of Kappa Alpha Psi who stole nearly $3 million from the organization pleaded guilty during the court hearing this week, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Check Embezzlement Scheme Former Kappa Alpha Psi financial director Curtis D. Anderson, who diligently worked his way up the ladder at one of the nation’s largest and […]
Industry
November 11, 2021
Pennsylvania Gaming Watchdog Approves Four Fines Totaling $150K
Earlier this week, the gambling watchdog in Pennsylvania approved multiple fines against operators in the state. As a result, operators were fined $150,000 in total. PGCB Approves Fines for $150,000 Pennsylvania’s gaming watchdog, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), approved fines against three operators in the state totaling $150,000. Penn National, the operator that has […]
Sports
November 10, 2021
Betway Named Official Partner of the Philadelphia Flyers
Premier online sports betting and gaming brand Betway continued to expand its footprint across professional sport in the US, entering a partnership deal with another major league franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers. ‘Continuing the Growth of the Brand’ The agreement with the Flyers made Betway an Official Partner of the NHL franchise and will see its […]
Industry
November 8, 2021
Non-Smoking Does Not Impinge on Casino Revenues
Non-smoking policies are taking hold over the United States’ gaming sector, cleaning up and purifying the air in those venues as they do. Part of this can be chalked up to conscious consumers who watch out for the dangers of second-hand smoking. The other comes down to the pandemic heightening the risk of exposure to […]
Legal
November 4, 2021
Former PA Casino Security Guard Lands in Jail Over False Bomb Threat
After he allegedly made a false bomb threat to Pennsylvania’s Presque Isle Downs & Casino, a former security guard is headed to prison for one to six months. Norman Antuzzi, 48, of Erie, PA, pleaded guilty to terrorist threat charges in June, according to the Erie Times-News. The sentence was issued by Daniel Brabender, an […]
Industry
November 2, 2021
Second Man Accused in Gambler’s Murder Caught Trying to Flee the Country
It won’t bring 54-year-old Sree Aravapalli back, but at least justice can be served. After a visit to the Parx Casino in Bensalem Township, PA, turned deadly for the gambler, a second person implicated in the attack has now been arrested. Devon Melchor was taken into custody at an airport in Florida as he attempted […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
Unibet Releases New Pittsburgh Steelers Themed Live Blackjack
Global sports betting operator and Kindred Group brand Unibet continues to build upon its partnership with NFL franchise Pittsburgh Steelers with the launch of a new themed casino game that has launched in Pennsylvania. The pair struck an alliance back in August when Unibet became the official sports partner for the team. The new casino […]
Casino
November 1, 2021
Parx Casino Visitor Shot and Killed After Winning $10,000
Jekai Reid-John, a 27-year-old man from Pennsylvania, is set to be extradited to New Jersey following a gruesome murder tied to the Parx Casino. Reid-John, from Norristown, is facing a murder charge and, according to reports, he followed the victim from the casino in Pennsylvania to his home in Plainsboro, New Jersey. There, he shot […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue in September Reaches $415.6 Million
Pennsylvania casinos are in for a celebration as September 2021 has proved to be far better than September 2020 as the total generated revenue by all of the gambling facilities, as reported by the state’s regulators for this month, is $415.6 million. That is a 46% increase than September 2020, which equals $130 million higher […]
Industry
October 20, 2021
Design Works Gaming Receives Licenses in Michigan, Pennsylvania
Design Works Gaming continues its expansion in regulated markets across the US. The company received licenses to provide operators with content in Michigan and Pennsylvania. DWG also has a license to operate in New Jersey, which means that by now, the company is licensed in 3 key US states that offer regulated gambling activities. DWG […]