Gambling Expansion Proposed To Fix Budget Deficit
There are some mixed reactions to a plan by some Republican legislators to fix the budget deficit in Pennsylvania.
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There are some mixed reactions to a plan by some Republican legislators to fix the budget deficit in Pennsylvania.
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania, who are resisting tax increases to balance a deep budget deficit, are taking steps toward the state's third expansion of gambling in six years as an alternative source of cash.
Fantasy sports leagues are everywhere, and now, some are way more involved than you and your buddies drafting, trading and keeping score.
Pete Rose is done. He will never --- if this latest allegation and the smoking gun of an old betting chit are true --- get into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. To that, I say this: So what? Who cares? What's it matter?
A local legislator is working on a bill that would allow slot machines at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The former office manager at a Pittsburgh-area car dealership faces sentencing on federal fraud and false tax return charges stemming from her theft of $700,000 from the business.
The Meadows Casino in Washington County owns 3,284 slot machines.
An attorney who represented former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at his sex abuse trial has been charged with stealing more than a half-million dollars from clients and spending it on casino gambling and other personal interes
When it comes to sports, sometimes the fantasy is better than the reality. These days, tons of people participate in fantasy sports leagues. But for some, it's not all fun and games.
Move over blackjack. Stand aside poker, Forget the slots. A new card game invented locally may hit the casino soon.
State police say a western Pennsylvania man who befriended a woman at a harness racing track two years ago has since conned her out of $15,000 by pretending he had cancer.
Poker legends from across the country brought their skills to Pittsburgh's first televised poker tournament, at Rivers Casino.
A man who was heard on wiretaps being tipped off by a state lawmaker about an investigation into his alleged illegal video poker operation has waived those charges to court.
A finance manager at a local car dealership is accused of embezzling more than $36,000 to feed a gambling habit.
It would be the largest expansion of legal gambling in Pennsylvania in nearly four years, a plan to allow thousands of bars to make money off gambling, but it has hit a snag in Harrisburg.
The Mega Millions lottery game is about to change its rules, so it can offer bigger jackpots and better overall odds.
They call themselves Internet sweepstakes cafés. You buy a phone card, which buys you time on a computer, and you can play video poker or Keno for cash or prizes. But after KDKA's reports, the legislature declared them gambling parlors and passed legislation banning them.
A convention is underway in Las Vegas to show people the new games and new ways to win the jackpot.
Can Twitter actually help gamblers make money on football games?
Dozens of local Transportation Security Administration workers have been fired or suspended after they were caught in an illegal gambling ring at Pittsburgh International Airport.
A city councilman, a police chief, a local Frank Sinatra impersonator and 13 other people have been charged in connection with an alleged video gambling ring operating near Pittsburgh.
They were chomping at the bit today at the Meadows race track and casino, as the new poker room was unveiled.
Surrounded by family, 44-year-old Joseph Kocott and his 25-year-old son, Joe, surrendered to a magistrate in Penn Hills Wednesday morning.
It's not often Pete Rose says he's sorry, but baseball's all-time hit king has done so in the wake of his candid comments regarding his banishment from baseball.
When it comes to controversy, Pete Rose is all too familiar with it. Baseball's all-time hits leader has been banned from the sport he drew his 'Charlie Hustle' name from since 1989 for betting on games while he was manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
At least one person was flown to the hospital, and several others were treated at the scene.
The company said people working outdoors should always treat power lines and electrical infrastructure as energized and potentially dangerous.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It will once again be a beautiful day in the neighborhood thanks to the votes from Pittsburghers to bring back the iconic stamp.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
At least one person was flown to the hospital, and several others were treated at the scene.
The company said people working outdoors should always treat power lines and electrical infrastructure as energized and potentially dangerous.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It will once again be a beautiful day in the neighborhood thanks to the votes from Pittsburghers to bring back the iconic stamp.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Following several calls for him to relinquish his position as council president, Catena is planning to step down from leadership.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
We're joined by our friend Daniel Hill from House Call Personal Training, and he's got tips on how we can strengthen our hands, which can strengthen our overall health!
It's our Daily Dose of Daisy, and on this Friday, she's learning all about Pittsburgh's Attack Theatre's 30 Ball, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
If you grew up watching horror movies, there's a good chance that a character Courtney Gains played haunted you. He joined us to talk about his newest film The Barn III which premieres here in Pittsburgh!
For the 10th year, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival is set to get underway, and Team PTL's Daisy Jade is checking out all it has to offer!
The unofficial start to summer is this weekend, and David and Ron have some of the best activities around Pittsburgh for you to check out! They also discuss who on Team PTL could win Survivor?
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Toronto Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season, beating the Pirates 5-2.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kevin Gausman pitched into the seventh inning, Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer had two-run doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
It's been 15 years since the Disney Store called Ross Park Mall home, but it's coming back starting this weekend.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
An investigation is underway after a water rescue took place in Fayette County on Sunday afternoon, sending at least one person to the hospital. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
A man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in Donora.
A stolen Apple AirTag was used to help police track down a sexual assault and burglary suspect in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
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.
