Pennsylvania News - Page 30

Along with Encore Boston Harbor opening two weeks ago, we have seen several other resorts announce expansions and openings since our last edition back in April.

Slot machine revenue was up in 9 of the 12 months during the most recent fiscal year totaling $2,378,859,341 or $26.5 million higher than the $2,352,320,937 generated during the 2017/2018 fiscal year.

As of yesterday, GAN and Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment released internet sports betting for the Transylvanian casino, which is now available online following a three-day soft launch period.

A guest playing Blazing 7's Blackjack at the Pennsylvania casino was dealt three sevens of diamonds to win $795,000.

Along with the Pittsburgh resort, Rush Street Gaming launched its second online and mobile sportsbook for Pennsylvania.

The comedian and late-night television host will bring his stand-up comedy to The Event Center at the Pittsburgh resort on 19 September.

The WSOP has had impressive numbers so far, Century Casinos acquired three properties, Rivers Casino is building a new hotel, an introduction of the NBA’s first virtual sports betting game will occur and sports wagering in New England states is making moves.

On 21 September, the DJ and reality TV star will bring his performance to The Event Center at the Pittsburgh resort.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted the May Sports Wagering Revenue Report, which provides a breakdown of the handle collected, gross revenue and taxes paid to the Commonwealth.

Sugarhouse Casino sportsbook's online product managed to generate $573,163 in bets in just four days after launching in late May.

The musician, producer and audio engineer is bringing his rock concert to The Event Center at the Philadelphia resort on 27 September.

A Category 4 Slot Machine License permits Hollywood Casino Morgantown to operate between 300 and 750 slot machines.

The Pennsylvania Control Board reported that tables games revenue for May 2019 was $76,559,198, an increase of 2.2% from May 2018 when revenue was $74,908,874.

The Pittsburgh resort announced today that it will break ground on the $60 million Landing Hotel Pittsburgh later this summer, which will include 219 guest rooms.

The actor and comedian will bring his stand-up routine to The Event Center at the Pittsburgh resort on 17 October.

The approximately 80,000-square-foot facility will feature 750 slot machines and 30 table games, with the ability to accommodate an additional 10 table games.

Philadelphia's first casino, which opened in 2010, will introduce a series of property upgrades later this year and rebrand as Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

The Las Vegas resort appointed Ivan Zekic was executive chef of the property. Most recently, Zekic was the executive chef of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania.

Guests at the Philadelphia resort will have the chance to donate $10 to a specific nonprofit on Saturdays throughout the summer, and All Rush Rewards Members to do so will get $10 of free slot or match play.

The honor, received by the Philadelphia resort's VP and General Counsel Evan Davis, recognizes current and future leaders in various industries in the Greater Philadelphia area.