Pennsylvania News - Page 45

Hosted by the MWDBE Governmental Committee, the conference will provide minority and women owned business with direct access to governmental, educational and industry representatives.

The 2017 PPC will feature a Grudge Match between Mike Dentale and Cate Hall, $370,000 in guaranteed prizes and an appearance by poker pro Phil Hellmuth.

In partnership with Makers Mark, on 21 February the casino will present the first of its dinner series, "Meat & Makers."

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will bring their improvisational comedy to the casino's Event Center on 13 May. Tickets go on sale 17 February.

Last year, the Empire State came very close to passing online poker legislation. That bill has returned for 2017. We also look at the continuing fight for online gambling in Pennsylvania and fantasy sports regulation in the U.S. and Europe, plus some issues with the NFL's move to Las Vegas.

A player from Pennsylvania turned a $90 bet into $1,085,391 while playing the $1 Wheel of Fortune slot machine.

A New Jersey player turned initial deposits of $1,700 into a payout of $160,000 while playing IGT's Mayan Riches.

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Jeffrey Osborne will perform a sold-out show at The Event Center on 10 February, among other gaming and dining promotions.

The winner of season 10 of America's Got Talent will bring his comedy routine to The Event Center on 29 April. Tickets go on sale 3 February.

Pittsburgh's North Shore casino now offers customizable wedding packages designed to help couples celebrate their weddings in their own unique fashion.

Mark Crescenzi, with eight years of casino industry experience, will serve as a liaison between the casino and guests in order to offer a high level of service and assistance.

Casino team members will volunteer in home repair efforts in Pittsburgh neighborhoods on 26 January.

The seven-story, four-star hotel will include 221 guest rooms and will connect to the casino on its east end, using the vacant land between the casino and the Carnegie Science Center.

This week in gambling, we look at major gambling news from several U.S. states, including the possibility that Pennsylvania will finally pass online gambling legislation. Other stories come from Washington State, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Virginia, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts and South Carolina.

The new quick-service restaurant offers a fresh take on authentic Asian cuisines.

Despite a slight drop in slot machine revenue, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported table games revenue reached a record high this past year.

Starting 11 January, the casino will host a 20-day event featuring 120,000 hands of poker played by four poker pros against a new Carnegie Mellon University program, Libratus.

Christmas is over, the New Year has been ushered in and we're back with some gambling stories from Australia and Russia. Also, some important industry news from the U.S. states of California and Pennsylvania.

Award-winning country music artist Sara Evans will kick off 2017 at the casino with a concert on 14 January, followed by monthly gaming promotions.

We return in 2017 with lots of news, including internet poker for California, online gambling for Pennsylvania and fantasy sports for Ohio.