Dan Materna
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Op-Ed: Self-Exclusion Is a Decision That Can Change a Life
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Pennsylvania has made gambling more accessible than ever before. Casinos, online gambling, sportsbooks and mobile apps are available around the clock, making it possible to place a wager in seconds. For most people, gambling remains entertainment. But for thousands of others, it becomes something very different—a cycle of financial loss, anxiety, damaged relationships and growing…
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Op-Ed: The Hidden Technology Behind the Happy Valley Casino
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When a loyal casino patron signs up for a Loyalty Club card, they will be sure to use it every time they sit down at a slot machine. Bottom line why: if they spend $250 at that slot machine, they want to be absolutely sure the casino is aware of that so they can receive proper credit for…