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Eric Althaus Promoted to General Manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Along with opening Martorano’s Prime steakhouse and several other dining additions, the Rivers Casino Philadelphia will be welcoming a new general manager, Eric Althaus. The industry veteran received a promotion from assistant general manager to general manager, with Rush Street Gaming announcing the move as “effective immediately.”
05/11/2023
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Bragg Gaming Group Boosts Pennsylvania Games with Rush Street Interactive, Inc.

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The agreement outlines the plan of Rush Street Interactive placing new games from Bragg on their online platforms through the SugarHouse and BetRivers online casinos in the Keystone State.
05/11/2023
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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Set Odds for 2023 Kentucky Derby

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The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular sporting events in the world, with millions of viewers and bettors every year.
05/05/2023
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Three Pennsylvania Casinos Fined $147,000 for Gaming Control Board Violations

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At the April 2023 meeting for the Pennsylvania Control Board, regulators handed down fines totaling $147,000 to three casinos in the state including the popular Mount Airy Casino.
05/04/2023
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Caesars Rebrands Online Casino to Tropicana Casino in Pennsylvania

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Continuing their partnership with Harrah’s Philadelphia, the new Tropicana Pennsylvania online casino offers online slots, table games such as online blackjack and online roulette, and live dealer games.
05/04/2023
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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Readies Legislation to Tax and Regulate Skill Games

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State Sen. Gene Yaw recently sent a memo to fellow lawmakers alerting them to upcoming legislation he plans to release outlining a law tightening regulations on skill games. Sen. Yaw believes the new legislation could generate $300 million in new taxable revenue for the state.
04/28/2023
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WalletHub Study Ranks Pennsylvania as 9th Most Gambling Addicted State

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A recent study by the website WalletHub aimed to rank the states according to gambling addiction and the Keystone State ranked 9th among all 50 states.
04/27/2023
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2023 NFL Draft Odds Set For Thursday in Kansas City

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With the expansion of sports betting in Pennsylvania and other states, betting on the NFL Draft has grown in popularity. Odds for Thursday’s first round in Kansas City have been set at DraftKings and FanDuel with Alabama’s QB Bryce Young set at the favorite for the top overall selection.
04/27/2023
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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Reach $723 Million in Betting Handle for March

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Behind the popularity of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Pennsylvania sportsbooks brought home a haul in March, booking $723.5 million in wagers.
04/20/2023
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Pennsylvania Bettor Wins $1 Million Jackpot on BetMGM Slot Machine Online Game

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BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator in Pennsylvania, announced that a player won a whopping $1 million jackpot on a $1 bet while playing MGM Grand Millions.
04/13/2023
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