Legal gambling wagers and tax revenues in Pa. reach record highs over the last year
Over the past year, players wagered more than $5.5 billion with almost half of that coming from slot machines.
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Over the past year, players wagered more than $5.5 billion with almost half of that coming from slot machines.
For the first time, Pennsylvania's monthly revenue from gambling exceeded a half billion dollars.
When the Chiefs and Eagles kick off this Sunday, Pennsylvanians will have hundreds of bets to track.
It's been described as an "up-and-coming industry."
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
Casinos and other operators in Pennsylvania set a new annual record for gambling revenue.
Pennsylvania is included in the new report.
The state Legislative Service Commission estimates that sports betting will eventually become a $3.35 billion industry in Ohio.
Pennsylvanians placed over $68 million in bets on the Super Bowl, a 27% increase compared to last year.
Pennsylvania's casinos pulled in a record amount from gamblers in 2021.
Pennsylvania smashed its record for gambling revenue, state regulators said Monday, reporting nearly $3.9 billion in the last fiscal year as every category of wagering showed growth in one of the nation's largest casino and gambling states.
The record high was fueled by sports betting and daily fantasy contests.
Pennsylvania casinos took more money from gamblers last month than ever before.
A Pennsylvania state trooper is facing a slew of charges in connection with the gentlemen's club police say he co-owned in Lackawanna County.
Due to closures and capacity limits, Pennsylvania's gambling revenue fell by more than 20% in 2020.
People in Pennsylvania seem to be feeling pretty lucky.
Pennsylvania will again seek to auction a mini-casino license on Sept. 2, under orders from state lawmakers.
Lawmakers are pressing gambling legislation that would allow slot machine-like terminals in bars, restaurants, social clubs and other businesses that hold liquor licenses.
For a moment, West Virginia looked like it was going to allow betting on the presidential election.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.
Pennsylvania's commercial casinos reached a new high in revenue last year.
Gov. Tom Wolf's administration wants to outlaw proliferating cash-paying electronic game terminals.
Pennsylvania is joining the short list of states where online casino-style gambling is available.
Sports betting leaped by almost one-third in Pennsylvania's fourth full month, as more venues opened amid March Madness.
Pennsylvania's commercial casinos reached another record high in revenue in 2018.
Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday that all 28 of its Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will be closing.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Tuesday marked three years since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday that all 28 of its Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will be closing.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Tuesday marked three years since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
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Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
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Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Spell had previously committed to Penn State and is the No. 1 running back recruit in the country.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store that filed for bankruptcy.
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Tuesday marked three years since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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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.
