Even though no brick-and-mortar casinos were open in April because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board still released a gaming revenue report for the month. That's because gamblers could still access internet games of chance, and revenue figures released Monday reflected that.
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If more proof was needed that a state’s public health emergency declarations are often only as powerful as the willingness of individuals to follow them, we bring you skill games - the controversial play-for-pay video games crowded in twos and threes in bars, convenience stores and other businesses around the state.
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Penn National Gaming Inc has posted its Q1 financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The firm reported Q1 revenues of $1.116m versus $1.282m year-on-year and a net loss of $608.6m compared with revenue of $41m in Q1 2019. Adjusted EBITDA was $154m, down from $306m.
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There may be no sports to bet on, but Wind Creek Bethlehem’s officially applied to the state for approval to operate a full sportsbook at its city casino as well as offer mobile and internet betting in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware allow for full online casino gaming, including poker, roulette and slots. Nevada, which allows online poker, bans other digital table games. As casinos across the country went dark under the novel coronavirus in March, eyes turned toward those digital life rafts: could they ride out the storm?
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Legislation introduced by PA State Senator Doug Mastriano would temporarily divert sports gambling revenue towards property tax relief. Senate Bill 1117 aims to help homeowners and families cope with the financial difficulties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic
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Figures released Thursday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) show overall gaming revenue of $153.5m in March, down 51% from the same month last year and 49.5% below February 2020’s total.
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