Derek Blake is a freelance writer that has covered the expansion of legal sports betting in America and the regional casino business for several well-known industry websites. During his writing career, he has written profiles on dozens of athletes and focused on the collision of sports and politics.
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Recent Study Shows Pennsylvania Losing Millions to Unregulated Betting Machines
The American Gaming Association’s recent study into the damage created by unregulated betting machines estimates that Pennsylvania houses roughly 67,000 illegal machines across the state. The unregulated machines costs Pennsylvania untold millions in lost taxes annually.
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Place Eagles and Steelers as Betting Favorites in Week 14
With Week 14 on the horizon in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers are both favored by Pennsylvania sportsbooks, a rarity considering the Steelers up-and-down season.
Tomlin Worries About Impact Of Sports Betting and Fantasy Football on NFL
Referring to a play Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick made late to secure the win in Pittsburgh’s 19-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Mike Tomlin suggested that fantasy football and sports betting has taken the focus away from winning games.
WynnBet Wins License to Open Online Casino in Pennsylvania
At their monthly meeting held on December 14th, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved the long-awaited online casino license for WynnBet.
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Place Eagles as Big Favorites, Steelers as Small Underdogs in Week 15
Both Pennsylvania NFL Teams take to the road to play their Week 15 contests as the favored Philadelphia Eagles travel to Chicago to face the Bears, while the underdog Pittsburgh Steelers head to Carolina to battle the Panthers.
Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles Face Tough Opponents in Week 16
In a rare occurrence, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh’s NFL clubs are trading places in Pennsylvania sportsbooks as the 13-1 Eagles are rare road underdogs and the 6-8 Steelers are favored at home.
Jalen Hurts’ Injured Shoulder Significantly Moves Spread Toward Cowboys
Philadelphia’s dream season took a turn on Monday as news trickled out that NFL MVP candidate Jalen Hurts, the Eagles starting QB, could be sidelined for Saturday’s matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Hopes to Curb Unattended Children in Vehicles at Casinos
After a rash of incidents of adults leaving children in vehicles outside the state’s casinos while they gamble, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has moved to crack down on the problem.
Short-Handed Pittsburgh Looks to Upset Favored UCLA in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
After posting an 8-4 regular season, Pittsburgh heads out to El Paso, TX as 5.5-point underdogs to play in the Sun Bowl against 18th ranked 9-3 UCLA.
Philadelphia Eagles Hope to Clinch NFC Top Spot, Steelers Hanging on to AFC Playoff Hopes in Week 17
Both of Pennsylvania’s NFL teams, look to improve their playoff status in Week 17. While Philadelphia looks to clinch the top spot in the NFC against the New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh’s slim playoff chances need a win over their divisional rival, the Baltimore Ravens.
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