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.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
Rebecca Auborn was indicted in 2023 and was ordered to serve four life sentences with the possibility of parole after 60 years.
Joseph "Trips" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
Rebecca Auborn was indicted in 2023 and was ordered to serve four life sentences with the possibility of parole after 60 years.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Joseph "Trips" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a McDonald's crew member to franchise owner. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade in East Liberty.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Joseph "Trips" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper did not rule out Sidney Crosby for the remainder of the Olympics.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
The Wienermobile will be making several stops through parts of the city this weekend.
The pizza shop suffered heavy damage when a fire ripped through the business in 2024.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
