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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.

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.

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 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.

The combined gross revenue from slot machines at the 12 casinos in May of this year was $209,579,851.21, 2.7% higher than the May 2018 gross revenue figure of $203,993,259.

Along with the WSOP beginning this week, we have a new sportsbook opening in Las Vegas, a jackpot winner, a new gaming experience in California, and online sports betting taking off in Pennsylvania.

The first online sportsbook in the Keystone State was introduced Tuesday with SugarHouse Casino's entry into the market, the first of likely several apps and sites to go live soon in the state, according to analysts from PlayPennsylvania.com.

The Event Center at the Philadelphia resort will host Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone on 16 August.

In what should be the final month before online sports betting launches, Pennsylvania’s retail sportsbooks attracted $36.8 million in April bets.

The monthly report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board provides a breakdown of the total handle collected, gross revenue and taxes paid to the Commonwealth.

The state's table games revenue for April 2019 was $77,448,426, a 3.7% increase compared to April of last year when revenue was $74,667,615.

Due to a conflict in scheduling, the Legendary Ladies of Motown concert at the Philadelphia casino, previously scheduled for Friday, 17 May, has been canceled.

The iconic boy band will perform at 8 p.m. on 27 July. Tickets go on sale 10 May.

The band will bring its jazz-rock sound to The Event Center at the Philadelphia resort on 28 June.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that revenue from slot machines and table games reached an all-time monthly high during March 2019 of $309,125,131.

March’s gross revenue of $226,597,681 at the 12 casinos was the third-highest individual month from the play of slot machines, ranking only behind March 2012 and March 2013.

SugarHouse Casino's attorney Evan Davis was selected to the awards program which recognizes law professionals based on accomplishments in specialized practice, business impact and community achievements.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that table games revenue for February 2019 was $73,999,311, an increase of 0.3% over February of last year when revenue was $73,757,805.

For the first time in Philadelphia, March Madness will be available for live sports betting at SugarHouse Sportsbook beginning on 19 March.