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Fanatics Sportsbook And Casino Launches Today in Pennsylvania

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc, a global digital sports platform, launched the Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino today in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc, a global digital sports platform, launched the Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino today in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Sports fans living in and visiting Pennsylvania will be able to download the Fanatics Sportsbook, which includes Fanatics Casino, on iOS and Android and begin their Fanatics Sportsbook experience.
  • Pennsylvania marks the eleventh state for the Fanatics Sportsbook and the second state for Fanatics Casino.
  • As part of the launch in Pennsylvania, Fanatics Betting and Gaming will debut its new online casino, embedded in the Fanatics Sportsbook app.

Pace-O-Matic Granted Access to Additional Eckert Seamans Logs

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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The order grants POM additional access to Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC’s privileged logs regarding the representation of casinos against skill games.

Key Points: 
  • The order grants POM additional access to Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC’s privileged logs regarding the representation of casinos against skill games.
  • This decision overrules an appeal by Eckert Seaman Cherin & Mellot, LLC to exclude 120 documents from being produced.
  • The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.
  • Eckert appealed Jude Saporito’s ruling, which required Eckert to turn over to POM many internal emails.

After Unanimous Commonwealth Court Victory, POM of PA Amends Second Commonwealth Court Complaint Aimed at Corruption by State and Local Government Agencies and “Team Casino”

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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“While the PGCB was created to oversee the private casino industry, their actions show they are wholly owned subsidiary of the industry they are intended to oversee.

Key Points: 
  • “While the PGCB was created to oversee the private casino industry, their actions show they are wholly owned subsidiary of the industry they are intended to oversee.
  • Click here to read the Commonwealth Court decision on the Dauphin County Case.
  • There is a long history of corruption by these actors that the courts have noted in their opinions over the past year.
  • Thus, the Commonwealth as a whole is biased against the games, and their approach lacks case credibility.”
    Click here to read the Dauphin County ruling.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Unanimously and Definitively Rules Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, a Legal Game of Skill

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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HARRISBURG, PA, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania unanimously ruled that Pace-O-Matic’s (POM) Pennsylvania Skill games are legal games of skill.

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  • HARRISBURG, PA, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania unanimously ruled that Pace-O-Matic’s (POM) Pennsylvania Skill games are legal games of skill.
  • Click here to read the Commonwealth Court Decision on the Dauphin County Case.
  • “This is also a win for many players across the commonwealth who enjoy skill games as a popular entertainment option.
  • Thankfully, the court saw through those actions, analyzed the facts, and ruled appropriately our games are legal games of skill.”
    Earlier this month, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania also affirmed the return of several skill game terminals by the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County – in doing so, also ruling the POM game a legal game of skill.

Federal Court Order Removes Confidential Designation on Emails Related to Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott’s Involvement in Efforts to “Kill Skill” Games

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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“The efforts by Eckert Seamans, Parx Casino and others to work behind the scenes to use the levers of government to go after skill games must be exposed.

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  • “The efforts by Eckert Seamans, Parx Casino and others to work behind the scenes to use the levers of government to go after skill games must be exposed.
  • Some exhibits include email correspondence between Defendant Stewart and Parx Casino employees, non-party attorneys, or other non-parties.
  • The court DECLARES that these documents DO NOT QUALIFY AS CONFIDENTIAL.”
    Click here to read the full order.
  • Barley concluded, “Despite the failed, and soon to be further exposed, efforts of Eckert Seamans, Parx and others to ‘kill skill’ – as they wrote in emails -- we believe the will of the legislature is clear… regulate and tax skill games.

Pennsylvania Skill, Powered by Pace-O-Matic, Congratulates Pennsylvania Gaming Industry on Record Yearly Profits -- Again

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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HARRISBURG, PA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), once again is congratulating the Pennsylvania gaming industry on breaking more revenue records.

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  • HARRISBURG, PA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), once again is congratulating the Pennsylvania gaming industry on breaking more revenue records.
  • The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently reported yet another increase in annual revenue for the gaming industry.
  • Pennsylvania casino revenues also grew 11.5% during the first six months of 2023, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the industry’s trade group.
  • “Once again, we are congratulating Pennsylvania’s gaming industry on record profits,” said POM’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mike Barley.

Commonwealth Court Again Rules Pennsylvania Skill, Powered By Pace-O-Matic, Is Not Regulated by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pace-O-Matic (POM) announced the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has again ruled the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has no oversight in the licensing or regulation of skill games.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pace-O-Matic (POM) announced the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has again ruled the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has no oversight in the licensing or regulation of skill games.
  • “This ruling once again establishes that our skill games are not regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board,” said POM’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mike Barley.
  • The Commonwealth Court is scheduled to hear the state appeals of our legal victories in both Dauphin and Monroe counties in October.
  • Pennsylvania Skill games are also manufactured in the commonwealth, and over 90% of the profits stay inside the state.

Pace-O-Matic Granted Access to Eckert Seamans Privileged Logs

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.

Key Points: 
  • The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.
  • In November 2021, US Magistrate Judge Joseph Saporito, Jr. found that Eckert acted in “bad faith” by seeking to withhold emails that demonstrated Eckert was representing both sides.
  • Eckert, Saporito ruled, “actively and clandestinely managed and participated in the representation of Parx in the Commonwealth Court litigation against its other client, POM.
  • Eckert appealed Jude Saporito’s ruling, which required Eckert to turn over to POM many internal emails.

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT APPOINTS BEN KOFF AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND GENERAL MANAGER

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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MOUNT POCONO, Pa. , Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Casino Resort, Pennsylvania's first AAA Four-Diamond casino and premier adults-only resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of gaming and hospitality executive Ben Koff as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, pending approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

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  • National gaming and hospitality executive joins luxury property, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary through October 2023
    MOUNT POCONO, Pa. , Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Airy Casino Resort, Pennsylvania's first AAA Four-Diamond casino and premier adults-only resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of gaming and hospitality executive Ben Koff as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, pending approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
  • Koff joins the iconic, luxury casino and resort in the heart of the Pocono Mountains with over 16 years' experience in the gaming industry with roles in marketing, finance and operations.
  • He has worked for companies including Caesars Entertainment, Golden Nugget, Carnival Corporation, sbe Entertainment Group and, most recently, the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in Mississippi.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Ben to the Mount Airy Team and look forward to all he will accomplish as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager."

Pennsylvania Skill Congratulates State’s Gambling Industry on Exceptional November Revenues

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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Harrisburg, PA, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill powered by Pace-O-Matic congratulated the Pennsylvania gambling industry on generating $452.3 million in revenue last month, which is nearly a 4.6% increase over November 2021.

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  • Harrisburg, PA, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill powered by Pace-O-Matic congratulated the Pennsylvania gambling industry on generating $452.3 million in revenue last month, which is nearly a 4.6% increase over November 2021.
  • “Clearly, Pennsylvania’s gambling industry is strong, and we wish them continued success,” said Pace-O-Matic Chief Public Affairs Officer Mike Barley.
  • “However, as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board whispers news of their success about record gaming profits out of one side of their mouth, they shout that legal skill games are killing their industry revenues out of the other.
  • Pace-O-Matic and other responsible skill game distributors are pushing for legislation to further regulate and tax the legal skill game industry.