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If Pennsylvania Goes Forth With An Oppressive Tax Rate On Online Slots, Poker Players Will Suffer Too

Just because a proposed 54 percent tax would only apply to legal PA online slots doesn't mean that Pennsylvania online poker players wouldn't be impacted.

Posted on: April 27, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

A Prohibitive Tax Rate On Online Gambling Could Ding PA’s Land-Based Casino Industry

It's shortsighted to think that just because a land-based casino in Pennsylvania has a certain tax rate, that an online gambling property must follow suit.

Posted on: April 24, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

The Downward Trend For PA Slot Revenue Reaches The Half-Year Mark

PA slot revenue declined at a slower rate in March, but unless the industry does something to turn the tide, it may experience its sharpest drop-offs yet.

Posted on: April 10, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

Would The Legalization Of VGTs In PA Be A Raw Deal For Casinos?

Will VGTs help the state of Pennsylvania generate more tax revenue? Probably. Will land-based casinos be better off for it? Not so much.

Posted on: April 3, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

MGM-Sands Deal In Bethlehem Could Take At Least Six Months

As MGM looks to expand into the PA casino market, its purchase of Sands Bethlehem is expected to take a minimum of six months to complete, possibly longer.

Posted on: April 2, 2017 | J.R. Duren

VGTs Are Once Again Stirring Up Debate In Pennsylvania Legislature

Once again, Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating whether or not to expand gambling in the state to include controversial VGTs in bars and truck stops.

Posted on: March 30, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Pennsylvania Residents Clash Over Proposed Gettysburg Casino

Once again, David LeVan is trying to open a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania casino, but critics are concerned it is too close to Gettysburg National Military Park.

Posted on: March 20, 2017 | Jessica Welman

What Would A Sale Of Sands Bethlehem To MGM Mean For Pennsylvania Gamblers?

Pennsylvania gamblers that currently play at Sands Bethlehem might be seeing a few changes in the coming months, as MGM looks to be purchasing the property.

Posted on: March 15, 2017 | Robert DellaFave

Leap Year Blamed For Four Percent Pennsylvania Slots Revenue Drop

Despite leap year excuses, the flatline in slots revenues produces more impetus for legislators to expand gaming taxes by authorizing online gambling in PA.

Posted on: March 10, 2017 | Joss Wood