Philadelphia News

We cover several developments from the CFTC’s proposed new rules for prediction markets to Sahara Las Vegas becoming the first Las Vegas Strip casino to announce cryptocurrency-funded gaming transactions.

One example was two patrons, a male and female, left an 11-year-old in the food court of Wind Creek Bethlehem for 1 hour 14 minutes while they gambled on slot machines.

The the second time in five weeks, the casino paid out a near $700,000 win when a player won the Royal Flush progressive jackpot on 4 October.

Kalshi is taking its fight with New Jersey to the Supreme Court, the CFTC is targeting a former White House employee for prediction-market insider trading, and casino players are cashing in with jackpots topping $1 million.

On 29 August, a guest placed a $5 bonus wager on the Royal 9 Baccarat progressive table when one of the largest jackpots in the casino's history hit.

The comedian will bring his humor and wit to the Event Center on 23 October.

The comedian, actor and recording artist will bring his humor to the Pennsylvania resort on 12 September.

One instance was a female patron who left two children, ages 8 and 13 in a vehicle in the parking lot of Valley Forge Casino Resort for 52 minutes while she participated in various forms of gambling.

"Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson" will bring its high-energy celebration of the King of Pop to Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s Event Center on 29 August.

The comedian, actor, author and nationally syndicated radio host will perform live at the Pennsylvania resort on 20 August.

From 1-4 July, the casino will host viewing parties for 11 knockout-round matches throughout the celebration, including two round-of-16 games, with more than 250 seats available in The Event Center.

The acclaimed actor, comedian, screenwriter and director is bringing his worldwide stand-up tour back to the Pennsylvania resort on 17 April.

Throughout February, eligible Live! Rewards Card members can win their share of $1 million in Free Slot Play across all five Live! Casino locations

Venuto will work to increase guest satisfaction, identify new business opportunities and enhance operations and programs at Live! Philadelphia to ensure continued success.

Hang took home $30,000 from the resort's $50K Baccarat tourney, while Yina won the new Ford Bronco giveaway.

The Pennsylvania resort presented its annual contribution to the Penn Treaty Special Services District during a reception at the casino on 4 December.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board took actions against three establishments leading to fines totaling $89,500 for two of those and the revocation of its operating license for the other.

The Elton John experience comes to Philadelphia when "The Rocket Man Show," starring Rus Anderson, takes flight at The Event Center on 13 February.

One of the fines was $10,000 to the operator of Hollywood Casino York for allowing an involuntary excluded person to access the gaming floor and gamble.

Members of the bands Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, and Tonic form the supergroup Ezra Ray Hart will bring their collective chart-topping hits to the casino on 5 December.