Casino
January 6, 2021
Bally’s Corp to Launch Its First Casino in Pennsylvania
Bally’s Corp. and Ira Lubert will jointly open a $120-million casino in Centre County, Pennsylvania, possibly in 2022. Pennsylvania’s 13th Casino On Monday, Bally’s Corp. announced that it had signed a framework agreement to develop and open a $120-million casino in Pennsylvania. The project is a joint venture with real estate developer Ira Lubert and […]
Industry
January 4, 2021
Pennsylvania Casino Industry On the Rise Despite Pandemic-Related Closures
The impact of the Covid-19 Lockdown on the Pennsylvania casino industry is to be seen in the coming weeks, when the state’s Gaming Control Board will release figures for 2020’s last quarter. Casino Industry Posts Strong Figures in the Beginning of 2020 Fiscal Year In the last decade, Pennsylvania’s gaming industry has been growing steadily, […]
Casino
January 2, 2021
Hollywood, Meadows Casino and Racetrack to Reopen on Jan 4
After the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania has decreased in the last 3 weeks, the temporary restrictions introduced by Governor Tom Wolf in early December will expire. As a result, Hollywood Casino and Meadows Casino and Racetrack will reopen for visitors next week Monday. Temporary COVID-19 Shutdown Ends on Monday Pennsylvania residents will […]
Business
December 28, 2020
Leadstar Lands iGaming License in Pennsylvania
Leadstar Media has landed a license for its online casino and sportsbook operations in Pennsylvania, its third license in the US. US Expansion Continues Online lead generation firm Leadstar Media has strengthened its US footprint through the acquisition of an online casino and sports betting license in Pennsylvania. This third license in the US allows […]
Casino
December 25, 2020
PA Steps up Responsible Gambling with GeoComply and PlayPause
GeoComply has launched its Conscious Gaming tool to complement Pennsylvania’s “PlayPause” self-exclusion solution now live in the Keystone State and develop corporate social responsibility to protect consumers. GeoComply’s Conscious Gaming Complements PlayPause Pennsylvania is taking responsible gambling a step further with GeoComply’s consumer-focused protection program Conscious Gaming launching to bolster player protection in the Keystone […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
Wind Creek Hospitality and Betfred Add Online Sports Betting
The business entity of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek Hospitality, and the US subsidiary of UK-based sports betting and iGaming operator Betfred, Betfred USA Sports, announced yesterday the launch of online sports betting in Pennsylvania. Online Betting to Complement Retail Sportsbook The launch of online wagering through the Wind Creek casino platform […]
Sports
December 19, 2020
BetMGM’s Sports Betting App Goes Live in Pennsylvania
Sports betting and online casino operator BetMGM announced Friday it launched its sports wagering app in Pennsylvania to allow state bettors to take advantage of MGM Resorts’ rewards program and further expand its presence in sports betting jurisdictions nationwide. Excitement for Sports Fans The announcement for the sports betting app going live in the Keystone […]
Casino
December 12, 2020
Wind Creek Closes Down for 3 Weeks to Help Curb the Virus
Wind Creek Bethlehem will reluctantly obey the state-wide order to shut operations, Wind Creek Hospitality President and CEO Jay Dorris stated, while expressing his understanding of the need to curtail the surge of the virus. Safety Requirements Did Not Avert Second Closure Jay Dorris was disappointed that the property is forced to close down for […]
Casino
December 11, 2020
Pennsylvania Shuts Casinos Down to Contain Covid-19
Pennsylvania has announced that it is again going to temporarily close down its casino industry in light of the spiking COVID-19 cases Pennsylvania Closes Casinos On Thursday, the US State of Pennsylvania announced its decision to once again close down all casinos and a number of other businesses until January 4 in light of the […]
Industry
December 5, 2020
BetMGM Launches BetMGM Casino in Pennsylvania
BetMGM, the sports betting and iGaming brand of the joint venture of GVC Holdings and MGM Resorts, Roar Digital, announced yesterday the launch of its BetMGM Casino in Pennsylvania, offering players in the Keystone State the opportunity to experience firsthand its exclusive portfolio of slot and table games. BetMGM Casino Live in Pennsylvania The easy-to-play […]