The new forms of legalized gambling combined with traditional casino games to post record revenue in 2019, up 4.5% year over year.
Gary Rotstein
Gary is a longtime journalist, having spent three decades covering gambling, state government, and other issues for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in addition to stints as managing editor of the Bedford (Pa.) Gazette and as a reporter for United Press International and the Middletown (Conn.) Press. Contact Gary at [email protected].
Gary Rotstein
Gary is a longtime journalist, having spent three decades covering gambling, state government, and other issues for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in addition to stints as managing editor of the Bedford (Pa.) Gazette and as a reporter for United Press International and the Middletown (Conn.) Press. Contact Gary at [email protected].
- Jan 16, 2020 /
- Industry
New online sports betting sites helped push Pennsylvania’s sports wagering handle to a new high of $342.6 mm in December.
A detailed accounting is coming Thursday, but a summary offered at Wednesday’s monthly PGCB meeting indicated new highs in 2019.
It wasn't long ago that some were calling PA sports betting a "dumpster fire," but so far, high tax rates have worked in the state's favor.
- Jan 7, 2020 /
- Casino
There are now 20 video gaming terminal truck stop operations in the state, and collectively they took $24.4 mm in wagers last year.
- Jan 3, 2020 /
- Sports
The playoff rematch to Philly's November loss is close to even money, but one site is offering 100/1 on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl.
- Dec 30, 2019 /
- Casino
Theft and cheating are the most common violations landing PA gamblers on the exclusion list, while child endangerment ranks troublingly high.
- Dec 27, 2019 /
- Sports
The Eagles and Steelers are giving points against less motivated Giants and Ravens teams, respectively, in critical Week 17 showdowns.
- Dec 24, 2019 /
- Legal
Some devices in Pennsylvania establishments are under scrutiny and their fate could be decided in court in 2020.
- Dec 23, 2019 /
- Sports
Penn State and Pitt are favorites while Temple is an underdog when the three Pennsylvania schools pursue bowl victories.
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