Casino Regulator: Revel Seeks Help With Finances
Revel was supposed to help the struggling Atlantic City market turn around. Instead, it is the struggling casino-hotel that needs help turning around.
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Revel was supposed to help the struggling Atlantic City market turn around. Instead, it is the struggling casino-hotel that needs help turning around.
Gaming Control Board spokesman Doug Harbach says this is not a public input hearing. In fact, even the board members will mostly just listen as the applicants for the casino license make presentations.
Congressman Brady and others are backing a plan in which Penn National Gaming would run the second casino, and two-thirds of the revenues would be channeled through a non-profit to the struggling school district and the pension fund.
Pennsylvania's casinos beat out Atlantic City's gambling palaces for overall gaming revenue in 2012.
State gambling regulators say gross revenue from slot machines was up 2.7 percent last year.
Superstorm Sandy, which caused a record-setting decline in casino revenues in October, may have done the same thing in November.
Six operators of casinos are in a race for a second casino site in Philadelphia, as they face an application deadline this week.
One of the proposed locations for a second Philadelphia casino would place it blocks away from the first one, Sugarhouse, on the Delaware River Waterfront. And a local advocacy group has concerns.
Casino mogul Steve Wynn once again has big plans for Philadelphia.
There are a lot of casinos in our area now, and when you visit one you know you're being watched. But you may not realize how closely you're being watched. With hundreds of high-tech cameras, security now can see nearly every move you make – from an elevator, to a hallway, to the parking garage, even the street outside, they are watching.
Detectives say that on four occasions, people were followed as they drove home in the wee hours of the morning.
A man was seriously injured after falling approximately 40 feet from an escalator at a casino in Atlantic City early Monday morning.
Atlantic City's main casino union wants state gambling regulators to determine whether the city's newest casino is financially stable.
At first, it seemed like a coincidence, the kind of thing that happens from time to time at a casino, where the same number or same sequence of cards happens twice in a row.
Gross revenue from slot machines rose more than 5 percent for the fiscal year that just ended.
Gross revenue from table games was up 7.4 percent last month compared to a year ago, boosted by the second full month of play at the state's newest casino, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's table games revenue totals released Monday.
Tuesday was to be the day that The Atlantic Club put up signs letting the world know the new name of the Atlantic City casino.
Pennsylvania's gross slot machine revenue was up 3.4 percent in May over the year before, boosted by the second full month of play at Valley Forge Casino Resort in suburban Philadelphia. Existing casinos, meanwhile, saw a modest rise.
The status of the Philadelphia casino license formerly held by Foxwoods is in limbo now that the Senate majority leader is signaling that the legislature will not decide the future of the license anytime soon.
On Saturday, Harrah's Chester will officially become Harrah's Philadelphia. And with the new name comes a new focus on more than just games.
The state House could take a final vote as soon as today on a bill that would open up the former Foxwoods casino license to statewide competition. Debate on the measure began yesterday.
Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Thursday at the trial of a man accused in a fatal carjacking that began at an Atlantic City casino.
Pennsylvania set an all-time high for gross revenue from table games last month, figures bolstered by the opening of the state's 11th casino.
Chris talks to Larry O'Connor of Breitbart TV about his exclusive interview with Mitt Romney, Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino about his run for Senate and the Secret Service scandal, and Spike Eskin about the release of the Eagles Schedule and the Phillies inconsistent start.
Developer Bart Blatstein has announced an audacious plan for the white tower on North Broad Street that currently houses the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Sunday will be partly sunny and seasonable with isolated showers possible, mainly north and west of the city.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
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Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
SEPTA riders will start to feel the cuts on Aug. 24, when dozens of bus routes are eliminated or shortened, among other changes.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The city has announced a heap of road closures and parking restrictions for the Philly 10K that residents planning to leave their homes on Sunday will want to be aware of.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
Sunday will be partly sunny and seasonable with isolated showers possible, mainly north and west of the city.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia that also helped kids prepare for school.
An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia had an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport due to reports of smoke from a customer's device.
Two teens were arrested after a SEPTA bus was struck by gunfire in Frankford following an argument Friday evening, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
At Pickle Juice Pickleball Club in Ventnor, New Jersey, players can find one of the fastest-growing sports, juice and community.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
One person died in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Thursday night, New Jersey State Police said.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
The Eagles held on for a 19-17 victory over the Jets in a mostly sluggish preseason matchup of backups Friday night.
Daylen Lile hit a tying single in the ninth inning and dashed home with the go-ahead run on a throwing error by J.T. Realmuto.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A new survey conducted by the University of Texas at Austin polled the public about which type of pet they preferred and then asked the participants to disclose some of their personality traits. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson reveals what the findings said about these pet parents.
Ahead of the afternoon game on Sunday, the Phillies are encouraging fans to plan ahead and give themselves more time to get to and from the ballpark. Trains will still go to the Sports Complex, but it’s important to note that service will be less frequent.
SEPTA riders' commutes are going to look a lot different as sweeping service cuts are now in effect across our region. Trains and buses will run less frequently, and some bus routes are disappearing altogether. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
A comfortable day is in store for the Philadelphia region this Sunday with mixed skies, light winds and just a slight chance of an evening sprinkle or shower. Highs will once again be in the low to mid-80s.
After a spectacular Saturday, our very-noticeable temperature-changing front will be on our doorsteps Sunday. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.