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James Foglio

Sports Editor

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James is a devoted sportswriter. He earned his bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. He enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

Articles by James Foglio (63)

Bally’s Backs Out Of Nittany Mall Casino Agreement With Ira Lubert, SC Gaming

  Bally’s Corporation and SC Gaming sole owner Ira Lubert announced Friday the decision to formally terminate their contractual agreement relating to the development of a Category 4 casino in College Township, Pennsylvania. Bally’s Corporation, SC Gaming formed their relationship three years ago via the original framework agreement According to the news release, the decision […]

James Foglio  •  17 Sep 2024
Bally’s State College Casino Owner Ira Lubert Donates $10M To Penn State

  Bally’s State College Casino owner Ira Lubert and his wife, Pam Estadt, donated $10 million to Penn State after the state Supreme Court upheld the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s decision to award Lubert the license for his casino. Bally’s State College Casino owner Ira Lubert and his wife, Pam Estadt, provided a donation for […]

James Foglio  •  13 Sep 2024
Rush Street Interactive Launches New Pennsylvania Online Casino Games With Wazdan

  Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a leading iGaming company, has agreed to a new strategic partnership with Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, to launch new online casino games in Pennsylvania. Rush Street Interactive brands BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse will now have access to Wazdan’s gaming portfolio According to the news release, the collaboration brings Wazdan’s portfolio […]

James Foglio  •  13 Sep 2024
Pennsylvania Could Be The Next State To Get DraftKings’ Electric Poker

  Pennsylvania could be the next state where DraftKings Casino introduces Electric Poker after the online poker game went live in Michigan last week. DraftKings Casino also became the first online casino to arrive in West Virginia on July 15, 2020. Pennsylvania, New Jersey are the next large markets where DraftKings Casino could potentially introduce […]

James Foglio  •  04 Sep 2024
Ex-Rivers Casino Employee Sues Pittsburgh Casino

A former Rivers Casino employee is suing the Pittsburgh gambling venue for sexual harassment. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff began working at Rivers Casino in June 2022. She said it wasn’t long before a series of incidents, involving what she calls sexual harassment, occurred. Former Rivers Casino employee is suing the Pittsburgh-based casino for […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania Accountant Pleaded Guilty To Embezzling $1.5M For Sports Betting

  U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion has sentenced Lawrence Malachefski, an accountant from Pennsylvania, to serve 30 months in prison after the man pleaded guilty to embezzling over $1.5 million for sports betting from his ex-employer. Pennsylvania accountant was ordered to serve a three-year term of supervised release, pay $1,586,557.45 in restitution The […]

James Foglio  •  29 Aug 2024
Mohegan Pennsylvania Expects New Whitney Houston-Themed Slot To Be a Hit

  Mohegan Pennsylvania has announced a brand-new addition to its gaming floor: Whitney Houston-themed slots. The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, casino informed PlayPennsylvania last week that it plans to offer Whitney Houston-themed slots for its patrons in the near future. Mohegan Pennsylvania will launch new International Game Technology’s Whitney Houston-themed slots in September “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited […]

James Foglio  •  29 Aug 2024
Less Than 4% Of Pennsylvania Bettors Use Problem Gambling Controls

  City & State Pennsylvania recently spoke with Kevin O’Toole and Doug Harbach, executive director and communications director with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), respectively, on the latest trends in gaming and how the state may handle issues related to sports betting, skill games, and problem gambling. Legal gambling age in the Keystone State […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2024
Caesars VP Calls Bragg Gaming Deal A ‘Positive Step Forward’ In Pennsylvania Casino Market

  Caesars Digital Vice President Ricardo Cornejo Rivas is proud of his company’s partnership with Bragg Gaming to expand online casino gaming in Pennsylvania and Ontario. According to a press release from Bragg Gaming, their games and the Remote Gaming Server (RGS) will now be available on Caesars’ online casino in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania Online Casinos Now Offer Live Dealer Blackjack Games in Spanish

  Pennsylvania residents now have the opportunity to play live dealer blackjack games in Spanish at online casinos, after Evolution Gaming added the language to its gaming software. Evolution Gaming now offers live dealer blackjack games in Spanish at Pennsylvania online casinos This is the first Spanish-language offering for blackjack players from Evolution Gaming in […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2024