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Gaming Revenue in Pennsylvania Record High in March at $554.6m

Pennsylvania managed to reach $554.6m in income collected from all types of gambling in March, representing a 7.6% increase over the previous year, according to figures released on April 17 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). A new record in a very short time: The overall figure represents the 2nd time in 3 months that the Keystone…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Booms with Record High Revenues in March

In the highly competitive gaming sphere, Pennsylvania emerges as the shining star, painting a vibrant picture of booming revenues, spectacular performances, and an ever-expanding landscape free of stagnation. Perhaps, most notably, Parx Casino stamped its authority as the undisputed king of brick-and-mortar casinos in the coveted Keystone State, as…
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Alabama online casinos: Play legal online casino games in AL

Catena Media provides exclusive online gambling and sports betting content to AL.com, including analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Alabama doesn't have legal online casinos yet. However, it is one of the many states where you can play online slots and casino games…
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Pennsylvania Internet Casino Revenue At An All-Time Monthly High

Buoyed by a staggering $77.3 million gross revenue haul by PENN National's multiple internet casino platforms, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a record $184.9 million in operator winnings for February on Tuesday. The amount from PENN National, which is home to online platforms DraftKings, BetMGM, and its internal platform, is…
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This site contains commercial content Illinois lawmakers voted in favor of legalizing sports betting in 2020, but iGaming legislation has met with more resistance. Several iGaming bills failed in Illinois in 2021, and again in 2023. Internet gambling may not be legal in Illinois just yet, but sweepstakes casinos, also called social casinos, are…
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Baccarat scam nets $300K from Wind Creek casino, police say

Four people are being charged for participating in a six-person baccarat scam that cheated the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of $300000, according to police. Illinois residents Zu Lin, Yuhan Hu, Liping Zhou and Zhencan Chen were part of the six-person team that perpetrated the scam early Wednesday morning, according to court documents. They were…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue exceeds the half-billion dollar mark in March

HARRISBURG - For the first time since legalized gambling began in 2006, monthly revenue for Pennsylvania's gaming revenue has topped the half-billion dollar mark. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming in the state, along with fantasy contests, totaled $515.3 million…
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Pennsylvania 2023 gambling revenue hits record $5.7 billion, driven by iGaming surge

Pennsylvania's gambling industry achieved a new milestone in 2023, reporting a record-breaking $5.69 billion in revenue, marking a 9.3% increase from the previous year's high of $5.21 billion. According to data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the corresponding tax revenue reached a record $2.34 billion, surpassing the 2022 figure…
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PA Online Gambling Partnerships

When Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to legalize online gambling, they included the option for the state's land-based casinos to partner with third-party iGaming software providers for help in building and operating their own branded gambling sites. This allows PA brick-and-mortar casinos, many of which don't have much experience in the online realm,…
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Wind Creek Bethlehem contributes to record gaming revenue in Pa.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported record combined revenue in 2023 while Wind Creek Bethlehem remained among the state's top casinos for table games and slots. The board said Thursday that combined revenue for the year was $5.7 billion. That total consists of slots, table games, sports wagering, internet gaming, video gaming terminals…
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Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

The Illinois Gaming Board put a bow on a busy period of administrative casino gaming work Tuesday when it unanimously approved renewing the license for Harrah's Joliet through September 2027. The 4-0 vote came after officials from the casino, led by Senior Vice President Rachel Bartolini, made a presentation highlighting its achievements from the…
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Pennsylvania Takes Rare Step Back In Gaming Revenue

With the recent years' explosion of interest in online gambling - whether on casino games or sports betting - it has been common for the Pennsylvania gaming industry each month to surpass what it achieved in revenue in the year prior. That is not, however, what occurred in November, according to data released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming…
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Gaming Control Board Reports 7.3% Revenue Increase In October

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, during October 2023 was $483006194, an increase of 7.28% compared to revenue generated in October 2022. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the PGCB include slot machines,…
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South suburban casino on pace for summer opening

A south suburban casino is on track for a summer opening as work progresses to get the East Hazel Crest building "under roof" before winter weather hits, according to an executive with casino developer Wind Creek Hospitality. Taking shape southwest of the interchange of Interstate 80 and Halsted Street, drivers likely notice the biggest feature of…
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Plan Scores $290M Loan

The developer of a $529 million casino complex in Chicago's southern suburbs scored $290 million in financing as construction on the large project advances. Wind Creek Hospitality, the builder of the casino and a 252-room hotel were issued a loan for the 73000-square foot gambling center featuring 1350 slot machines and 56 table games on the border…
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Parx Casino Thrives as Pennsylvania's Only Smoke-Free Establishment, Outshines Conventional Competition

Nestled in the heartland of Bensalem, a stone's throw north of Philadelphia, lies Pa.r.x Casino, a trailblazer in the state's gambling landscape. This property, together with its satellite counterpart, Parx Casino Shippensburg, boasts the unique distinction of being the only fully smoke-free casinos in Pennsylvania. Unfazed by the mandate requiring…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue up 6% in September, driven by online slots jump

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that the total combined revenue generated by all forms of gaming in the state reached $476.3 million in September 2023. This figure, which covers slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports betting, fantasy contests and video gaming terminals (VGTs), represents an increase of 6.20% compared…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue up 6% in September, driven by online slots jump
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Wind Creek Hotel-Casino Project Scores A $290M Loan

Following an 18-month postponement, the Wind Creek casino project seems ready to move forward. In that regard, Wind Creek Hospitality, the company behind the project being constructed on land located 20 miles south of Chicago, received a loan that will go a long way in financing the construction. Additionally, this new money is expected to finally…
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The 5 Best Real Money Casinos Like Wind Creek Social Casino

Wind Creek Social Casino is one of the best examples of a brick-and-mortar casino branching out into the social casino world. Fans of the Wind Creek brand have become accustomed to a high-quality playing experience. They will not be disappointed by the company's social gambling options. Online casinos are a great way to have fun gambling without…
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Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group’s Live! Casinos & Hotels

Home // Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group's Live! Casinos & Hotels RENO, Nev. (Oct. 5, 2023) - Good Giant, one of the country's leading gaming-focused creative agencies, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Cordish Gaming Group, a distinguished name in the world of resort, casino and entertainment…
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$529M Chicago Casino Secures Financing, Construction to Speed Up

The substantial project of a $529 million casino complex in the southern suburbs of Chicago has achieved a momentous milestone with the obtaining of $290 million in financing, to expedite the ongoing construction efforts. Wind Creek Hospitality, a gaming and hospitality division of the Alabama-based federally recognized Native American tribe called…
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Exclusion Confusion: May I Enter Casino Despite Online Self-Ban?

Britton Reider doesn't consider himself a compulsive gambler, though he admits to using a dozen or more online casino apps more than he should have in Pennsylvania over the past year. For that reason, on June 29 the 37-year-old mechanical engineer from a small town near Reading placed himself for one year on the state's voluntary self-exclusion…
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Want to snag an effective tax cut? Stay out of casinos.

When riverboat casinos first opened in Illinois in the early 1990s, the state's most powerful politicians were conspicuous by their absence. The lure of government money flowing from gamblers had proved too much to resist, but no politician wanted to be photographed dropping coins into a slot machine. There were no speeches in front of the…
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Longtime Casinos Find Less Is More With Slot Machine Counts

Mohegan Pennsylvania, the first of the Keystone State's 17 casinos, has a request pending with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: Please let us reduce our number of slot machines. In a submission filed in May and likely to be approved in coming months, the mid-sized casino near Wilkes-Barre states that shedding 120 machines to a count of 1550…
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IGB To Conduct Testing At Bally's Chicago Casino Next Week

It's almost time for Bally's to go all-in in Chicago. The Illinois Gaming Board will begin a three-day period of assessments and testing at Medinah Temple, the temporary Bally's casino in downtown Chicago, starting Sept. 5. The state agency will begin its assessment before conducting two days of practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7. If Bally's meets…
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Bethlehem casino patrons barred after leaving 9-year-old unattended in car, state says

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board this week banned four people from casinos statewide for three separate incidents of leaving minors unattended while they engaged in gambling, according to a news release from the agency. The board announced Wednesday it had approved petitions from its Office of Enforcement Counsel to add the four to the…
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State Gaming Revenue Rises 9 Percent In July

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, during July 2023 was $467043707, an increase of 8.85% compared to revenue generated in July 2022. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the PGCB include slot machines, table…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry's July Saw Revenue Boosts

Pennsylvania's broad gaming industry showed healthy revenue increases in July over both the previous month and prior year, reaching a total of $467 million for all commercial operators. The July revenue from combined in-person casino gambling, iGaming, sports betting, truck stop VGTs, and fantasy sports contests was up 6% over June and 8.8% from…
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Wind Creek Online Casino Real Money: A Comprehensive Guide

With the proliferation of online casinos, gambling enthusiasts now have the convenience to enjoy their favorite casino games from the comfort of their homes. One such remarkable online casino platform is Wind Creek, offering players an immersive gambling experience and a chance to win real money. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the…
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Wind Creek Bethlehem among Pa.'s most profitable casinos

Wind Creek Bethlehem recently celebrated the grand opening of its new wing, featuring shiny hotel rooms, much-needed ballroom space and a spa with a grand view of the neighboring SteelStacks. The south Bethlehem casino/hotel is also holding its own against in-state competition on the gaming side. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released its…
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Best Pennsylvania Casino Hotels 2023

Pennsylvania Casino Hotels offer you everything you need, you can enjoy a complete luxury hotel resort experience with top class facilities and entertainment just steps away from your casino games. Not every casino in Pennsylvania offers players accommodation, but those that do, offer great amenities, including numerous dining facilities, fitness…
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Wind Creek Casino Opening Sees Delay, Now Scheduled for 2025

The long-expected Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino won't be opened anytime soon, according to the newest information. Bally's - new competition: It isn't good news for the audience and owners of the casino, but the four Northwest Indiana casinos are satisfied with the delay since they'll continue to operate without new competition for a while.…
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Pennsylvania Has 14 Casinos to Enjoy

Harrah's Philadelphia hosts live harness racing action. You can also watch live races broadcast daily from the major tracks inside their betting area. The Casino offers over 2000 slot machines, video poker, and table games. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is central Pennsylvania's only gaming and race facility. You can try your luck…
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Number of illegal gambling machines increasing in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is receiving a high rate of reports of illegal gambling in convenience stores and gas stations - in fact, you can be arrested and charged in Alabama if you are in ownership of any type of slot machine, casino-type gaming, poker, and roulette. Gambling has been a hot topic for decades in…
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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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Pennsylvania gaming revenue in November was up from 2021
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The Best Social Casinos in the US (2023)

While legal sports betting has spread like wildfire throughout the United States (35+ stats and counting have now legalized some form of sports betting!), online casino legislation has not enjoyed the same degree of success and acceptance. Currently only four states, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, have managed to pass…
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Just a blip? Wind Creek Bethlehem sees slight downturn in gaming revenue

While the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a year-over-year increase of more than 21% in gaming revenue in February, Wind Creek Bethlehem was one of the few casinos that actually saw a decrease. Among the casinos, Wind Creek had the fifth-highest revenue at $39.7 million, down from $40.9 million, or 2.9%, from a year ago. Overall, the…
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PA Online Casinos Top $4 Billion In Lifetime Revenue

February was a milestone month for online casino gaming in PA. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that PA online casino operators recorded $162.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. This brings Pennsylvania's lifetime online casino revenue total to more than $4 billion, making it the second state in the nation to reach…
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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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Poarch Tribe completes Miami's Magic City Casino purchase

PCI Gaming Authority's purchase of the Magic City Casino has closed. A deed recorded Monday in Miami-Dade County lists the sale price as $96 million, though experts have estimated the full value of the deal to be closer to $600 million, as reported by the Miami Herald. The property includes a license to operate slot machines, poker and electronic…
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Poarch Tribe Completes Purchase of Miami’s Magic City Casino

PCI Gaming Authority's purchase of the Magic City Casino has closed. A deed recorded Monday in Miami-Dade County lists the sale price as $96 million, though experts have estimated the full value of the deal to be closer to $600 million, according to the Miami Herald. The property includes a license to operate slot machines, poker and electronic…
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Full House Resorts To Open Its 'Temporary' Casino In Illinois

Full House Resorts has announced Friday night as the opening of its temporary casino in Illinois, aptly named The Temporary by American Place. The Temporary is located in Waukegan, approximately 40 miles north of Chicago and less than 20 miles from the Wisconsin state line. Waukegan was one of six locations awarded a casino license in the 2019…
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Bally's Temporary Chicago Casino Approved For Supplier Licenses

The first in-person Illinois Gaming Board meeting in more than three years was a relatively low-key affair on Thursday, with the biggest news being Medinah Building and Medinah Holdings being unanimously approved for casino supplier licenses connected to Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago. Both licensees are connected to Medinah Temple,…
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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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Wind Creek Casino Opens New Poker Room As Part Of $160M Expansion

PA poker players can now play in stylish new digs in the Lehigh Valley. Wind Creek Bethlehem has finally unveiled a revamped room with added amenities, after operating with a temporary poker room since October of 2021. Opened in late December, the room is located across from the Table Games Salon in the corner of the casino floor. The new poker…
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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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Wind Creek back on top in table games revenue, as Pa. sets fiscal year record

Casinos and other operators in Pennsylvania set a new annual record for gambling revenue, state regulators said Tuesday, rising above $5 billion for the first time amid surging betting on online casino games and a post-pandemic return to the casinos' slot machines and table games. Operators in one of the nation's largest commercial casino states…
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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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Plans For Hard Rock Casino in Indiana Halted Because of Construction Costs

Despite the great success of Gary Hotel in Indiana, it won't join the group of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana properties. The expansion plans are on hold since Hard Rock International didn't approve the hotel's construction. Delayed due to the construction costs: On Thursday, Jon Lucas, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International, spoke…
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Wind Creek Breaks Ground For Suburban Cook County Casino In Illinois

Somewhat overshadowed by the process of Bally's moving forward as the applicant for Chicago's downtown casino license, Wind Creek quietly broke ground for another casino in Illinois, this one located in the south suburbs of Cook County. The Illinois Gaming Board selected Wind Creek over South Suburban Development last December, capping a process…
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AL Senator All-In on Bringing Gambling to his Constituents

If you want to gamble in Alabama right now, you'd have to go to one of the three tribal casinos operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to place your action, and don't bother looking for any lottery tickets there because they are one of the few U.S. states still without a lottery. That is the battle Cotton State sports betting advocates like…
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Magic City Casino Customer Suing for Exact Change

Magic City Casino in Miami is the subject of an odd and perhaps petty lawsuit filed by one of its patrons. Nicolas Manzini of Florida filed the lawsuit in 11th Circuit Court against West Flagler Associates, Magic City's owner, saying the company is essentially stealing money from customers by "manipulating the cash-out system" and not paying exact…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale

The Florida Gaming Commission has delayed a ruling on the pending sale of Miami's Magic City Casino to an Alabama-based Native American tribe. The decision follows local media reports last week that the Havenick family, which owns the casino, is looking to sell the property to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed sum. The move to…
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Florida gambling regulators delay decision on casino deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida gambling regulators on Thursday refused to sign off on the sale of Magic City Casino, one of the state's oldest pari-mutuels, to the Poarch Creek Indians, bowing to objections that the public needs to know more about the transaction before final action is taken. But the Florida Gaming Control Commission, which was…
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Magic Casino changes hands; Wind Creek gets 3 more permits

Magic City Casino owners, the Havenick family, are selling one of the oldest Miami-based casinos to an Alabama-based Indian tribe, the Poarch Band Creek Indians, for an undisclosed price. On Thursday, December 1st, the family will query the state to pass on its attractive gambling license to the new owners. Greyhound license: Once the transfer is…
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Las Vegas Sands looking at Long Island sites for casino

One of the world's largest gambling businesses, Las Vegas Sands Corp., is looking to build a casino on Long Island at the suggestion of its senior vice president David A. Paterson, a former New York governor. "We don't know where the location is at this point," Paterson said in a Newsday interview on Thursday. "But I'm the one who suggested that…
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Poarch Creek Tribe to Buy Miami’s Magic City Casino

The longtime owners of Miami's Magic City Casino plan to sell the property, and the license to operate it, to the Poarch Band Creek of Indians, a Native American tribe based in Alabama. The transaction is pending the approval of the newly formed Florida Gaming Control Commission, which reviewed the application Thursday morning but postponed any…
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The owners of Florida's Magic City Casino in Miami are selling the gambling operation to Alabama-based Native American tribe Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed price, reports the Miami Herald. The Havenick family, which owns the casino, is set to ask the state on Thursday to transfer its lucrative gambling permit to the tribe. Magic…
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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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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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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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South suburban casino, Chicago Bulls reach partnership deal

Wind Creek Hospitality, which is building the south suburban casino, has announced a partnership with the Chicago Bulls under which the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort will become the team's official casino. Wind Creek and the Bulls said the six-year agreement will include in-game promotions and that fans attending games at the…
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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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Future south suburban gaming destination named 'official casino' of Chicago Bulls

EAST HAZEL CREST - The south suburban casino in Cook County, Illinois, probably won't open until at least 2024, but it's already teaming up with a Chicago institution. Wind Creek Hospitality announced Thursday that it has inked a multiyear partnership with the Chicago Bulls designating the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort as the…
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Future south suburban gaming destination named 'official casino' of Chicago Bulls
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Chicago Bulls Partner With Wind Creek Southland Casino

The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort is on board as the Chicago Bulls' new casino partner. As part of the arrangement, announced on Thursday, there will be different types of in-game competitions, in-stadium branding, social media sweepstakes, digital content, and various forms of hospitality. giving game tickets to local community…
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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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Gambling in Pennsylvania: Too many kids left alone while their parents play

State gaming officials announced a plan Wednesday to protect children from degenerate parents who put their kids at risk while they get their gambling fix. The "Don't Gamble with Kids" campaign was prompted by the alarming number of children who have been abandoned in cars and hotel rooms at or near casinos, including Wind Creek Bethlehem, while…
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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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NetEnt goes live in Pennsylvania with Wind Creek launch

The land-based casino operator will be offering NetEnt games to online players in the state, including its range of table games and Divine Fortune. NetEnt games first went live in Pennsylvania last year after the supplier was granted an Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Conditional License by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The supplier…
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Lowndes County leaders: Casino closures would be devastating

The fate of two Lowndes County casinos is hanging in the balance, and with it, nearly 100 jobs. Local elected officials are worried. In a county with relatively little industry and tourist attractions, the casinos gave people jobs, made donations to local charities and brought in gamblers from down the street and counties over. On the other hand,…
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Lowndes County leaders: Casino closures would be devastating
The Courier Express

Gaming Revenue Rises In September

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during September 2022 was $448475624 an increase of 7.89% compared to revenue generated in September 2021. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board…
Finance
The Morning Call

Before leaving your kid alone in a car to gamble at a casino, consider this

Eight people were banned from Pennsylvania casinos on Wednesday after authorities said they left children unattended in vehicles while they went inside. The bans, one of which stemmed from a poor parenting incident at Wind Creek Bethlehem, sadly are just the latest. This is a big problem, and there's no excuse for it. Since the beginning of last…
Law
Before leaving your kid alone in a car to gamble at a casino, consider this
World Casino News

Feb. gaming revenue in PA up from last year

In Pennsylvania, combined total revenue during February 2022, from all forms of gaming, including fantasy contests, totaled $375.7 million, a 24.1 percent monthly year-over-year increase. However, it is a drop from the $393.1 million generated the month prior, and it is the third consecutive month gaming revenue in the Commonwealth has declined…
Finance
Casino Guru

Pennsylvania releases gambling results for September

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Tuesday released the full results from the gambling industry for the month of September. The results covered all forms of gambling along with fantasy contests, putting the total revenue generated at $48475624. This marked a 7.89% increase compared to a year before in September 2021. The PGCB took into…
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Pennsylvania releases gambling results for September
PA Online Casino

PA Gaming Revenue Reaches $429 Million In July

The Pennsylvania casino industry is once more proving to be one of the strongest and most stable in the nation. Gaming revenue totaled $429 million in July across all retail and online casino gambling, an increase of 1.28% from July 2021 ($423.7 million), as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported. Retail slots ($213 million) accounted for…
Finance
PA Gaming Revenue Reaches $429 Million In July
Review Journal

Cameron Smith: Alabama casinos’ human shield will test Marshall’s resolve

After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the racing and "bingo" casino owed $76 million in unpaid taxes, Greenetrack shut its doors. Another opinion from the state supreme court affirmed that electronic bingo which plays conspicuously like a slot machine is not, in fact, bingo. Yet a little more than a month after closing its doors, Greenetrack…
Religion
Cameron Smith: Alabama casinos’ human shield will test Marshall’s resolve
Leigh Valley Live

Wind Creek continues to employ more Asians and Hispanics than the Pa. average

Wind Creek Bethlehem casino continues to lead the way when it comes to hiring Hispanic and Asian employees. The casino, however, has fewer Black casino employees than the state average, according to the Pennsylvania gaming control board's annual diversity report. The report, released Friday, covers fiscal year 2021-22 that ended June 30. Wind…
Law
Wind Creek continues to employ more Asians and Hispanics than the Pa. average
Gambling News

4.24% Year-On-Year Increase in August Gambling Revenue in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which is responsible for regulating all gambling activities in the state, has reported on the total gaming revenue and the revenues across various forms of gambling in the state of Pennsylvania for the month of August. In August, the total gaming revenue in the state of Pennsylvania coming from all forms of…
Finance
The Morning Call

How will New York City casinos affect Wind Creek Bethlehem?

It's not an uncommon sight at Wind Creek Bethlehem - bus loads of tourists from the New York City area disembark for a day of gambling and dining at the casino in the city's South Side. The parking lot normally contains dozens of cars with New York and New Jersey license plates, owing to the fact that Wind Creek, located about 85 miles west of…
Land-based
How will New York City casinos affect Wind Creek Bethlehem?
Gambling

Smoke-Free Casinos in the US

Few gaming industry debates are as heated as the one over smoking in casinos. While the debate rages, an anti-smoking group has compiled a list of gaming sites where smoking is banned. The American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation list includes more than 1000 smoke-free U.S. gaming properties. The nation's most-populous state, California, with 40…
Sports
Smoke-Free Casinos in the US
FTN News

Latest Casino Fines in Pennsylvania 2022

Some of the Pennsylvanian casinos have recently been fined by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. There are various reasons for the fines, from intoxicated gaming to allowing a self-excluded person to play while they are on the list. Let's first learn more about PGCB and then take a look at the fines it gave to Pennsylvania's casinos. The…
Sports
Latest Casino Fines in Pennsylvania 2022
Penn Bets

Self-Excluding From iGaming Can Mean Ban On Casino Visits Too

It's commonly accepted that iGaming - with its capability for high-speed play and 24/7 accessibility - can pose higher risk of problem gambling than traditional walk-in visits to casinos. But some Pennsylvania gamblers trying to minimize such risks are learning it's hard to exclude themselves from online play without also giving up the visits…
Gambling Addiction
Self-Excluding From iGaming Can Mean Ban On Casino Visits Too
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