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SugarHouse Casino named one of Philadelphia's 'Top Workplaces'

19 March 2012

Sugarhouse Casino employees are happy in their jobs.

Pennsylvania now the country's second-largest gaming market

20 January 2012

Pennsylvania passed Atlantic City to become the No. 2 gaming market in the U.S. behind Nevada after the state generated more than $3 billion in revenues last year.

Investors go to high court to save Foxwoods casino project

14 December 2011

Investors behind the South Philadelphia Foxwoods Casino project have filed an appeal to the high court over the revocation of its gaming license.

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renews license for SugarHouse Casino

14 October 2011

Unanimous vote to renew the Category 2 casino operator's license of HSP Gaming, LP, operator of the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia.

SugarHouse Casino celebrates first anniversary

23 September 2011

SugarHouse Casino commemorated its first year milestone today with an anniversary program.

SugarHouse planning expansion

21 September 2011

SugarHouse Casino plans expansion that includes doubling its gaming space to 90,000ft.

Public hearing to be held for SugarHouse Casino license renewal

13 May 2011

June hearing to be held to gather evidence, including public comment, on the renewal of the slot machine operators' license for the SugarHouse Casino.

AGA optimistic with increasing casino revenues

6 May 2011

American Gaming Association President and CEO Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. says there's "reason to be optimistic about the future of gaming."

Sugar House offers preview to media

17 September 2010

Casino to open Sept 23, 2010 previews 45,000 square foot gambling floor.

Table games land at SugarHouse Casino

1 September 2010

23 days from opening, SugarHouse Casino staff line up and cheer arrival of table games.

Villanova student wins WSOP title, $1.3 million

3 July 2010

Dan Kelly, a 21-year-old student at Villanova, won the $25,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em championship to pick up his first WSOP gold bracelet as well as over $1.3 million in winnings.

Wynn Resorts shocks city by terminating casino project

9 April 2010

Shock waves hit Philadelphia Thursday with Wynn Resorts announcing a termination of discussions and plans to build a casino there.

Wynn Resorts announces termination of Philadelphia discussions

9 April 2010

Wynn terminates discussions and negotiations on Foxwoods Casino project in Philadelphia.

A 'Wynn' For Philly Casino

7 April 2010

An architect's drawing of the Wynn Resorts proposed Columbus Boulevard casino has been revealed.

Philadelphia casino breaks ground amid protests

9 October 2009

News brief: The $310 million SugarHouse Casino broke ground on Thursday with protest chants often drowning out the applause of supporters.

Dozen arrested in Philadelphia casino protest

29 September 2009

News brief: About a dozen anti-gambling activists were arrested at the SugarHouse Casino construction site on the Delaware River waterfront.

Pennsylvania governor says casinos a must

28 January 2009

News brief: Gov. Ed Rendell says that taxpayers would lose valuable tax relief if two casino projects are not finished.

Like gambling-related biographies? Here's a handful to choose from

10 September 2008

Five books for those who want to read about gambling's survivors, characters and con men, here's a recommended list with a thumbnail description of each. They deal with people who "stood out" in history with regard to the games, the action, the money.

Philadelphia casino construction stalled

5 May 2008

News Brief: Lawsuits, zoning fights, angry residents and battling politicians have kept any work from beginning on the $986 million Foxwoods casino and the $550 million SugarHouse casino.

Archaeological finds on SugarHouse casino site

28 April 2008

News Brief: Pennsylvania's top agency on historic matters has called for more extensive archaeological work at the SugarHouse casino property.

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