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In many respects these are the best of times for people who enjoy gambling. But for those who are prone to addiction, the situation isn't good at all. Many of us can recall a time when the primary options for gambling were to travel to Las Vegas, visit a racetrack or deal with criminals. Then came the Pennsylvania Lottery and the arrival of legal…
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Monthly New Jersey Gaming Revenue Tails Off To $412.2 Million

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported total gaming revenue of nearly $412.2 million for the month of February on Thursday as declines in revenue from both internet casino gaming and sports wagering casinos. After setting an all-time record of $152.9 million in iGaming to kick off 2023, website-generated revenue cooled off to just…
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The Super Bowl and March Madness, then a long snooze The Super Bowl has been played. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in what might be called the Betting Bowl. It was the...

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Two #RiversCasinos launch hiring campaign to seek table game dealers The Rivers Casinos in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are claiming to offer the highest base rate in Pennsylvania to try to attract table game dealers.

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Ships Ahoy! Rivers Casino Announces Partnership With MSC Cruises

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The Impact of Online Gambling On the American Gaming Industry

The amount of money made from gambling has gone up 14% since last year. People can now gamble online and watch real people deal cards or spin a wheel for them. This is called "live dealing". Playtech opened a studio near Detroit so people can use their phones to feel like they are in a real casino. It made over $60 billion, which was 14% more than…
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US casinos top $60B in revenue in 2022, their best year ever

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry,…
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US casinos top $60 billion in revenue in 2022, with Chicago the 4th largest market

Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting for more than 80% of its…
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The Ultimate List of the 10 Best Pennsylvania Casinos to Visit

Looking for a great casino to visit in Pennsylvania? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the 10 best casinos in the state, based on player feedback and our own personal experiences. Whether you're looking for big jackpots, luxurious surroundings, or good food and entertainment, we have you covered. Keep reading to learn more about each of…
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Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Atlantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…
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Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Altantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…
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Philadelphia's Best Online Casinos

So if you're looking for a thrilling and convenient way to gamble without leaving the comfort of your own home, it won't be so daunting to find the best PA online casino. Pennsylvania is one of the leading states in the United States when it comes to online gambling. With many online casinos available, it should be a breeze to find the right one to…
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BetMGM Online Casino Players Won Over $100 Million In Slot Jackpots

Slot players in Pennsylvania and other states won impressive amounts in 2022 on BetMGM online casino. The wins added up to a whole lot of zeroes. There were so many that the final total hit nine digits, an impressive sum that is a welcome sign for PA online casino players. BetMGM recently announced that players using its online casino won $104.4…
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US casino gambling markets see record $60B year in 2022

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting…
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Decision to Approve License for Nittany Mall Casino Appealed to Pa. Supreme Court

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board may have approved the license for a planned mini-casino in Centre County last month, but the process is far from over. Stadium Casino LLC, which operates Live! Casino in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and which was the losing bidder at a 2020 auction to apply for the state's fifth category 4 casino license, filed…
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Revenue Up At Delaware County Casino, Gaming Control Board Says

CHESTER, PA - New data from state authorities shows revenue at casinos across Pennsylvania were up in January 2023 from January 2022, including one here in Delaware County. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently issued a report on gaming revenue at casinos, comparing earnings from January 2022 to January 2023. Overall, gaming revenue is up…
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Gaming Control Board Approves License for Nittany Mall Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a license for the proposed mini-casino at the Nittany Mall, but a potential appeal and a parallel lawsuit by a competing company mean the facility is unlikely to move forward any time soon. SC Gaming OpCo, owned by investor and former Penn State trustee Ira Lubert, was awarded…
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Betfred at Mohegan Sun Sportsbook made its debut and welcomed bettors with the help of UNLV Rebels and Cincinnati Bengals star Elbert "Ickey" Woods. The brand-new sportsbook is located at Mohegan Casino inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Betfred at Mohegan Sun Sportsbook is operated by Mohegan Casino Las…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas casinos hit jackpot in record-breaking year

The numbers are in and Nevada's casinos hit the jackpot in 2022. The statewide casino win set a new record of $14.8 billion, surpassing the old record of $13.4 billion set in 2021. Clark County casinos, which include Las Vegas, also set a record at $12.7 billion, topping the previous $11.5 billion, also registered in 2021. The Las Vegas visitor…
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NJ Responsible Gaming Initiative tracks bets to spot problem gambling

Ahead of a Super Bowl expected to generate $16 billion in wagers, New Jersey this week announced what it called a first-of-its-kind program requiring online betting companies to track customers' behavior for signs of problem gambling. Under the initiative launched Jan. 1, gaming platforms would mine individual data collected through sports betting…
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Casino report: Women, ages 60 and 73, smack it out over slot machine

Sept. 6, 7:49 p.m.: From Sept. 6 to Dec. 3, Jeremy Robinson and Brittney Warren withdrew electronic currency called total awards credits from two different victims' accounts, a 39-year-old male from Glenolden and a 56-year-old male from Media. They used the victims' players' cards in an unauthorized manner at Harrah's Casino. $5658 in electronic…
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Station Casinos’ Durango resort plans Eat Your Heart Out food hall

In Las Vegas casinos, food halls are the new buffets, the new occasions for multiculinary and multicultural grazing. In the past five years, at least five halls have opened at major gaming properties, including two in December: Proper Eats in Aria (which replaced the buffet) and the food hall in the Fremont downtown. Now, Durango resort, the $750…
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The Integration of Advanced Technologies in Modern Gaming

The gaming industry has seen a major transformation in recent years with the integration of advanced technologies, leading to a more immersive and interactive gaming experience. From virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence and cloud gaming, the world of gaming has been revolutionized with cutting-edge innovations. Cloud gaming is…
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New Station Casinos resort in southwest Las Vegas to feature food hall

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Station Casinos announced Wednesday that its under-construction resort in the southwest Las Vegas Valley will feature an expansive food hall upon opening. According to a news release, the food hall is set to be called "Eat Your Heart Out. In addition to popular Las Vegas eateries, the food all will also feature iconic…
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Boyd Gaming Become Official Casino Partner of Las Vegas Raiders

The deal will open the door for plenty of Boyd Gaming advertising around Allegiant Stadium along with its own casino. If Las Vegas Raiders fans didn't know about Boyd Gaming and its 10 off-strip casinos before now, they're about to find out. The NFL franchise recently announced an agreement to make Boyd the official and exclusive local casino…
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New Casino Opens In State Of Virginia

A new casino has officially started taking bets in the state of Virginia. Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening, making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia's "first full-service permanent" casino, according to an announcement. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino…
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New casino planned near PSU approved for license by gaming board

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously approved a $127.6 million casino development near Penn State University this week, granting a license to retrofit vacant space in the Nittany Mall for slot machines, table games and live entertainment. The project is self-funded by casino industry veteran Ira Lubert, a former chairman of the Penn…
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Online Casino News Pennsylvania

The best of online casino news Pennsylvania in years is that casino websites have become available for residents of the state. With everything from sports betting to live dealer games, online casinos offer a tantalizing array of options that make even the most avid land-based players excited. That's why it's no wonder Pennsylvania online casino…
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New casino planned near Penn State approved for license by gaming board

STATE COLLEGE - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously approved a $127.6 million casino development near Penn State University last week, granting a license to retrofit vacant space in the Nittany Mall for slot machines, table games and live entertainment. The project is self-funded by casino industry veteran Ira Lubert, a former…
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Opens First Pulse Arena Stadium Gaming

Gamblers across the state have become comfortable with electronic gaming via PA online casinos and apps, but what if you could bet electronically on live dealer games in a party-like environment while hanging out with friends? That's the idea behind the brand new Pulse Arena at Rivers Casino Philadelphia that launched on Jan. 12. The Pulse Arena…
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N.J. casinos bet on in-person gambling

A dealer works a card table at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., on Dec. 2. New development projects at casinos and a former airport site, along with a long-awaited year-round water park are among things expected to happen in Atlantic City in 2023.(AP/Wayne Parry) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- How well Atlantic City's nine casinos do in…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue in April up 14% over 2021

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming - along with fantasy contests during April 2022 was $461624617. That is an increase of 14% compared to revenue generated in April 2021. That figure was $1115481 short of the results for March 2022 - which was an all-time monthly…
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Bin Weng Conquers Home Casino to Win Borgata's $5,300 The Return for $1 Million!

The final day of $5300 The Return at The Borgata in Atlantic City ended on Sunday night. The overwhelmingly successful event smashed the $3 million guarantee with a prize pool that reached $5538700 thanks to a massive turnout of 1142 entries. The exciting final table of action saw the final eight play down to a winner in about seven hours of…
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Bally's Casino First To Apply For Reopened PA Online Casino License

With its application for a land-based mini-casino near Penn State University stalled indefinitely, Bally's Pennsylvania, LLC is looking to another method for securing PA gaming licenses. On Jan. 3, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board began accepting petitions for casino operators in other states to gain status as a Qualified Gaming Entity in…
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Aubrey Burchell gets slot in 'America's Got Talent' Las Vegas show

It turns out that Aubrey Burchell's association with "America's Got Talent" didn't end in the September semifinals of the NBC show's Season 17. The 23-year-old singer from North Huntingdon has been invited to perform in "America's Got Talent Presents Super Stars Live" at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Burchell is contracted as an on-call…
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What Are The Most Popular Games At BetMGM Casino PA?

With nearly 20 online casinos in Pennsylvania, players have plenty of options to choose from, but they may wish to look no further than BetMGM Casino. Recently named the 2022 Casino Operator of the Year, BetMGM offers numerous exclusive game titles, unique live dealer capabilities, and the largest progressive jackpot network in the state. Keep…
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PGCB Moves Forward with Licensing Procedure for Mini-Casino at Nittany Mall

The proposal for a mini-casino at Nittany Mall in State College, Pennsylvania, submitted by SC Gaming OpCo, which won a public bid for the project two years ago, may be moving forward after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted unanimously for the licensing procedure to advance to the next stage. Over two years ago SC Gaming in…
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Rush Street Expanded Konami's SYNKROS to Latest Rivers Casino

Rush Street Gaming expanded the scope of Konami Gaming's SYNKROS casino management system to cover the company's new world-class casino destination, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Rush Street Gaming selected the SYNKROS casino management system for its new land-based casino that is set to become the first permanent casino in…
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Where’s the Best Place to Build a Casino in New York City?

Two public development projects are in the works that will indelibly change the character of New York City. Both are fraught with political and economic risks, and both will strike a nerve with many New Yorkers. The first is the closing of the notorious Rikers Island jail complex. The city's plan, which includes relocating the incarcerated…
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US casinos take aim at ‘illegal’ slot machinesVending Times

The U.S. casino industry has launched a legal war against videogame machines which they claim are gambling machines that are evading gambling laws and avoiding taxes, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The machines' screens feature a grid of spinning squares and players must get a match of icons by tapping the screen to win a…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue in November was up from 2021

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming in the state, along with fantasy contests, totaled $452357922 during November 2022. That is an increase of 4.6% from November 2021. Total tax revenue generated through all forms of gaming and fantasy contests for the…
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PA Online Casinos Set New US Record With $155.9 Million November

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WSJ: Gambling culture grows among US youth

A report highlighted the link between increased gaming time, developments in gambling laws, and the relation to increased gambling culture among the male youth. A report by The Wall Street Journal adressed the fact that gaming and gambling issues emerged among youths, especially among teen boys, according to counselors, therapists, and addiction…
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Two NFL Stars That Like To Try Their Luck Gambling

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PGCB: Gambling Revenue Reached $452M Thanks to iGaming

Image Source: Shutterstock.com On Monday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a report, according to which the gaming revenue generated from all kinds of gambling continued to rise and reached $452357922 in November, especially because of online gambling. That is an increase of 4.59% compared to the November 2021 results and approximately…
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Smoking ban no threat to casino revenue, report says

Two Southern Nevada gaming and tourism industry experts envision a time when Las Vegas casinos will ban smoking, but they say it won't happen overnight. And the gaming industry won't lead the effort, even after a Las Vegas company has issued a report suggesting that ending smoking in casinos will not result in significant financial harm to the…
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Pennsylvania Casinos Have Job Openings This Holiday Season

If you're looking to make a career change in the new year, a position at one of Pennsylvania's land-based casinos might be a good option to consider. The Pennsylvania casino industry earned $5 billion in revenue last year, which is a lot of money even for a large state like PA. And the industry continues to grow. What this means for job seekers…
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A State College mini-casino project runs into stiff opposition from a Philadelphia rival

Two major rivals in Pennsylvania's gaming industry clashed Wednesday in a high-stakes battle over Philadelphia investor Ira M. Lubert's bid to open a mini-casino just a few miles from the Pennsylvania State University campus. The Pennsylvania Gaming Board, meeting in Harrisburg on Wednesday, heard Cordish Gaming's challenge of Lubert's application…
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WynnBET In The Wings To Launch Online Casino In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's online casino market will be expanding, though there's no indication of how soon that will come. The state's Gaming Control Board approved an interactive gaming operator license Wednesday for WynnBET, which has a major national presence but does not operate currently in Pennsylvania. The license covers online slots and table…
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Gaming Control Board gives green light to proposed State College mini-casino license hearings

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the licensing hearing process for a proposed $123 million mini-casino in State College to move forward as normal, despite the objections of a Philadelphia-based competitor. Bally's Corp., in partnership with SC Gaming LLC, led by former Penn State trustee Ira Lubert, intends…
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Cordish Reveals Plans for $1.4bn Virginia Casino Resort

The Cordish Companies has revealed its plans to create a $1.4bn casino resort in the Virginia city of Petersburg. The Petersburg City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday night to choose Cordish as the company to develop a casino resort in the area. It would be a three-phase project and span an 80-acre site in the economically struggling…
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$1.4 Billion Mixed-use Development in Petersburg, Va to Be Anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

The Cordish Companies unveiled details yesterday for a $1.4 billion transformative mixed-use development in Petersburg, VA. Live! Gaming & Entertainment District will set a new standard for development in the Commonwealth, creating a world-class entertainment destination and mixed-use project with gaming that will generate billions of dollars in…
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State should heed its own advice on kids and gambling

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has a silly solution for a serious problem. Scores of customers at local casinos continue to leave kids locked in their cars while they go inside and gamble. So how does the gambling board plan to address this life and death issue? With public service announcements. Ads on TV, radio, and social media will…
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Editorial by Philadelphia Daily News/Inquirer: Don’t gamble with kids? The state should heed its own advice.

Running public service announcements will not stop the social ills spurred by Pennsylvania's reckless policy on gambling. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has a silly solution for a serious problem. Scores of customers at local casinos continue to leave kids locked in their cars while they go inside and gamble. So how does the gambling board…
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Editorial by Philadelphia Daily News/Inquirer: Don’t gamble with kids? The state should heed its own advice.
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Flyers and Flyers Charities announce first-ever Casino Night on Jan. 12

Today, the Philadelphia Flyers and Flyers Charities announced the team's first-ever Casino Night, to be held on January 12 at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. The new upscale event will provide attendees with an intimate, one-of-a-kind experience with Flyers players, coaches and other team personalities. The event will start at 7 p.m. for general…
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How Philadelphia’s iGaming Success is Changing the Gambling Landscape

From slots to sports betting, let's explore how this new opportunity is transforming the gaming landscape. Online gambling offers players a number of benefits that physical casinos cannot match. For one, it eliminates the need to travel to physical casinos or racetracks in order to play your favorite games. Instead, you can play at any time of day…
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Smoking and Gambling Go ‘Hand in Hand.’ But Maybe Not for Long.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Len Lombardo, 74 and retired, rests his cigarette against a black plastic ashtray as he pushes a $5 button on a high-limit slot machine at the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Nearby, a 62-year-old Pennsylvania woman on a winning streak takes a drag from a Newport, as does her sister sitting at the machine to her…
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If New York City Gets Las Vegas-Style Casinos, What Else Will It Get?

Before too long, New Yorkers and the millions of tourists who visit the city every year may have a new way to test their luck - and part with their money - amid the bright lights and skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan: hands of blackjack or spins of the roulette wheel inside a new casino with all the trappings of Las Vegas, down to the incessant…
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Pennsylvania fines Live! Casino Philadelphia for failure to secure restricted areas

A thief spent several hours wandering around the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia in May 2021, entering restricted areas such as offices and the poker dealers' lounge, going through desk drawers and purses, lifting wallets, a cell phone and voucher paper used in slot machines. She was unchallenged by staff and aided by doors left propped open by…
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Hollywood Casino Morgantown brings in $2.8 million in December

Even though it fully opened on Dec. 22, the Hollywood Casino Morgantown had a profitable 10 days. Penn National Gaming's newest facility had total revenue of $2.8 million for December, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. Broken down, the casino received $2.4 million from slot machines, $389818 from table games and $39535 from…
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Social casinos allow you to play casino games for free or for virtual currency. You can also usually connect with friends and other players, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience. While you won't be able to win any real money at a social casino, you can still have a great time playing your favorite games. The best social casino with…
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The Mercury

Pennsylvania casinos reach new record for gambling revenue

HARRISBURG - Casinos and other gaming operators in Pennsylvania set a new annual record for gambling revenue, rising above $5 billion for the first time, state regulators said Tuesday. The figures are for the fiscal year 2021-2022, which runs from July 1 to June 30. That revenue figure is about 30% higher than the $3.9 billion recorded in the…
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The Washington Times

U.S. casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Inflation may be soaring, supply chains remain snarled and the coronavirus just won't go away, but America's casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, said Wednesday that U.S. commercial casinos won more…
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U.S. casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
The Courier Express

Gaming Control Board Reports Gaming Revenue For October

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during October 2022 was $450238963, an increase of 5.71% compared to revenue generated in October 2021. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board…
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World Casino News

PA online casinos US iGaming record Oct.

In Pennsylvania, for October, Hollywood Casino at Penn National, Valley Forge Casino Resort and Parx Casino once again led all 16 of the state's land-based casinos, with just a slight reshuffling from the month prior, while another strong performance from sports betting and record-setting iGaming revenue was reported by the Pennsylvania Gaming…
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OCEAN CASINO RESORT CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OVER $2 MILLION IN GAMING PROMOTIONS AND CHARITABLE DONATIONS

Seasons of Giving, $1 Million Sweepstakes, Pop-Up Holiday Bars and World-Class Entertainment Highlight Exciting End of Year at Ocean ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean Casino Resort is giving back to its community, its workers and its customers throughout November and December, with over $2 million in gaming promotions and…
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$28,000 And $25,000 Winning Lottery Tickets Remain Unclaimed In Joppa and Carney

PERRY HALL - Some Baltimore County residents are missing out on a big payday. According to Maryland Lottery officials, two big winning tickets that were recently sold remain unclaimed. A winning $28449 FAST PLAY Goldfish progressive jackpot ticket was sold on November 18 at J. Convenience, located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Carney. A winning…
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$28,000 And $25,000 Winning Lottery Tickets Remain Unclaimed In Joppa and Carney
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PA Gaming Control Board fines casino for allowing underage gambling

Board also places seven adults on exclusion list for gambling at casinos while leaving children unattended HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ("Board") on Wednesday approved a consent agreement presented by the Board's Office of Enforcement Counsel ("OEC") during its public meeting that fined a casino for an incident in which an…
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New Jersey Online Gambling Figures Continue to Amaze

New Jersey gambling numbers - both sports betting and online casino - reached extraordinary heights in October. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The gambling numbers coming out of New Jersey are unlike anything the American market has seen. third monthly sports betting handle of over $1bn this year The Garden State produced its third monthly sports…
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New Jersey Online Gambling Figures Continue to Amaze
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Virginia Lottery Board approves Rivers Casino Portsmouth's operator license

The Virginia Lottery Board has unanimously approved Rivers Casino Portsmouth's operator license. It is the second one issued in the state, as the first one was awarded in April to Bristol's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, which opened as a temporary property in July. The $300 million project is slated to become fully operational by early 2023. The…
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Virginia Lottery Board approves Rivers Casino Portsmouth's operator license
iGaming Business

Pennsylvania online slots revenue hits record high in October

Total revenue for the month amounted to $450.2m (£378.0m/€434.2m), up from $425.9m in October 2021 and also 0.4% more than $448.5m in September this year. Retail slots were again the primary source of revenue at $199.0m, though this was 2.1% lower than last year. Retail table games revenue was also down 10.4% to $79.3m. Online slots overtook retail…
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The Mercury

Pennsylvania gaming revenue up 26% in January over 2021

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that total revenue generated from gaming and fantasy contests in January totaled $393.1 million, an increase of 26% compared to January 2021. However, that figure is below November's record month of $432.4 million. January was a record month for revenue generated from internet gaming,…
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Sportsbook Volume, Online Casino Revenue Hit New Highs In PA

Sports bettors in Pennsylvania wagered more than ever before in October and online casino operators garnered more revenue than in any prior month, according to financial data released Thursday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The sports betting volume reached $797.1 million, besting the prior high of $793.7 million set in January.…
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Sportsbook Volume, Online Casino Revenue Hit New Highs In PA
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Get a Big Win (Gamblers Beware)

The owners of the brand new Resorts World Las Vegas, the Genting Group, likely had mixed feelings about their $4.3 billion investment opening during the middle of a global pandemic. Resorts World, which sits on the North Strip, well away from Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free…
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Lottery Board approves license for Portsmouth casino

The Virginia Lottery Board unanimously approved the casino facility operator's license for the Rivers Casino Portsmouth Wednesday. It was the second casino operator's license issued in the state; the first was awarded in April to Bristol's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, which opened a temporary casino in July. Two more proposed casinos are in the…
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cardinalnews.org

Caesars casino wants to work closely with the community

The general manager for Caesars Virginia, the casino resort coming to Danville in 2024, arrived in town last week. Chris Albrecht is coming from Chester, Pennsylvania, where he was general manager of Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack for six years. He's also worked with casino operations in Las Vegas, New Orleans and Cincinnati. Albrecht has…
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PA Lottery Players Miss Powerball Jackpot, $8 Million In Winnings Awarded

As the multi-state jackpot game Powerball stole the spotlight in recent weeks, touting a record-breaking jackpot and making dozens of lottery players a million dollars richer, the Pennsylvania Lottery's own games didn't miss a beat. PA players have hit a whole slew of big prizes recently, including whopping Fast Play and Match 6 jackpots, and a…
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PA Lottery Players Miss Powerball Jackpot, $8 Million In Winnings Awarded
The Mercury

Pennsylvania gaming revenue in March reaches an ‘all-time high’

HARRISBURG - Gaming revenues in Pennsylvania reached a record in March. In fact - revenues for the month was the highest achieved in a single month. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during March 2022 totaled $462740098. That is an increase…
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Texan Tilman Fertitta Building Las Vegas Casino

Workers have begun clearing a site on the resort-lined Las Vegas Strip where Houston's Tilman Fertitta has been OK'd to build a 43-story hotel-casino. A tattoo parlor and decades-old motel are among other buildings being demolished at a 6-acre site on the Strip near Harmon Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. After the site is…
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Texan Tilman Fertitta Building Las Vegas Casino
The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg wanted…
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Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino
Portland Press Herald

U.S. casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3 billion

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Inflation may be soaring, supply chains remain snarled and the coronavirus just won't go away, but America's casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, said Wednesday that U.S. commercial casinos won more…
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Strong Overall Revenue Covers Up Individual Casinos' Downturn In PA

March was a great month for the Keystone State's gaming industry, as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has touted, but just how great depends on one's perspective. Yes, the record $462.7 million generated by all forms of gaming easily represented a new benchmark, including a monthly high for what operators earned from online casinos ($118.1…
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Eater Vegas

Vetri Cucina is Again Open Overlooking the Las Vegas Strip

Marc Vetri's namesake restaurant is again dishing handmade pasta above the Las Vegas Strip Chef Marc Vetri's namesake restaurant is again open at the Palms Casino Resort. The Italian restaurant on the 56th floor of the off-Strip casino originally debuted in November of 2018, but closed when the resort shuttered in March of 2020, due to the Covid-19…
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Vetri Cucina is Again Open Overlooking the Las Vegas Strip
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New Tourist Attraction Set To Open In Las Vegas In 2023

2023 will see the arrival of a new tourist attraction in Las Vegas, adding to the growing list of off-the-beaten-path things to do in the famed Sin City. Known for its flashy casinos, luxury hotels, legendary entertainment, and epic nightlife, Las Vegas has more to offer than just glitz and glam. Las Vegas is booming and has made a strong…
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New Tourist Attraction Set To Open In Las Vegas In 2023