tag | gambling
February 16, 2024 | 9:06 AM
Shapiro wants to tax skill games. He must first navigate Pa.’s wealthy, warring gambling interests.
Because skill games aren’t explicitly legal in Pennsylvania, the question of whether the games should be allowed to operate has led to State Police seizures and sparked years of litigation over their status.
May 2, 2023 | 5:00 AM
Why State College’s anti-gambling movement failed to stop the Nittany Mall casino
For years, State College area residents have expressed their grievances regarding a casino slated to go in College Township’s Nittany Mall. They just didn’t do it early enough.
February 16, 2023 | 5:00 AM
Top gaming regulators in Pa. met with industry lobbyists before coming out against a casino competitor
The state Gaming Control Board, which previously took no position on the legality of skill games despite casino opposition, reversed course after their meeting with Parx Casino representatives.
December 16, 2022 | 5:14 AM
State Gaming board turns down a competitor’s request for information about the proposed Nittany Mall casino developer
In 2020, Stadium Casino lost the bid to apply for a mini-casino license to SC Gaming.
November 28, 2022 | 4:56 PM
Leola six-time game show contestant wins the opportunity to host a game show podcast
Carrion joined us on The Spark Monday to discuss his career as an award-winning game show contestant and new podcast host and producer.
July 19, 2022 | 12:35 PM
Pennsylvania casinos reach new record for gambling revenue
Pennsylvania has set a new annual record for gambling revenue, rising above $5 billion for the first time.
June 18, 2022 | 9:34 AM
Report: Smoking bans no longer a threat to casino revenue
Gamblers in the northeastern U.S. interviewed by The Associated Press expressed strong support for smoke-free casinos.
