Pittsburgh councilman proposes tax on "skill games" to boost city revenue
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
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A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
A woman who was banned from Pennsylvania casinos for life was escorted out by police after she hit the jackpot.
Pennsylvania liquor control enforcement agents say they've stopped an illegal gambling operation in Washington County.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he regrets his initial support for legalizing sports betting.
The former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.
Dozens of his family members and parishioners packed the courtroom to hear the plea deal.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
A Pennsylvania couple hit the jackpot not once but twice at the Live! Casino in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy.
WalletHub released its "Most Gambling-Addicted States" report for 2024.
The operator of Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington County has been fined $10,000
Statistically, a Powerball player is much more likely to be attacked by a grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park.
Sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel make it easy to place bets on games around the world.
The two were placed on the involuntary exclusion list and banned from all casinos in Pennsylvania.
Online sportsbooks will let you bet on just about anything before and during the Super Bowl.
A Pittsburgher hit a record $1.4 million jackpot playing Pai Gow Poker Progressive at the Rivers Casino.
A visitor to the Rivers Casino is a millionaire after hitting the jackpot in a poker game over the weekend.
Pennsylvania brought in a record $5.7 billion in revenue from gambling in 2023.
The 'Bad Beat Jackpot' of over $900,000 was divided between eight poker players on Tuesday night.
ESPN Bet, which will be available online and through a mobile app, faces entrenched competitors in DraftKings and FanDuel.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A scratch-off ticket worth $1.5 million was sold in Allegheny Township this week.
The 12th hole at Allegheny Country Club has been redesigned and is now more difficult than it previously was.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
While the temperatures will remain in the 80s and above through the weekend, rain and the return of wildfire smoke are on the horizon.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Joshua Deel is facing charges in the deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan in West Virginia.
Sixteen Pittsburgh residents were indicted by a federal grand jury on cocaine trafficking charges, federal officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has seen more than 20 tornadoes this year. KDKA's First Alert Meteorologists explain more.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
A Taylor Swift lookalike who acts as the lead singer in Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, joined PTL.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 12th hole at Allegheny Country Club has been redesigned and is now more difficult than it previously was.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
A Taylor Swift lookalike who acts as the lead singer in Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, joined PTL.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
