Priest sentenced after admitting to stealing over $100K to fuel gambling habit
Dozens of his family members and parishioners packed the courtroom to hear the plea deal.
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Dozens of his family members and parishioners packed the courtroom to hear the plea deal.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
A Pennsylvania couple hit the jackpot not once but twice at the Live! Casino in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy.
The operator of Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington County has been fined $10,000
WalletHub released its "Most Gambling-Addicted States" report for 2024.
Sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel make it easy to place bets on games around the world.
The two were placed on the involuntary exclusion list and banned from all casinos in Pennsylvania.
Online sportsbooks will let you bet on just about anything before and during the Super Bowl.
A Pittsburgher hit a record $1.4 million jackpot playing Pai Gow Poker Progressive at the Rivers Casino.
A visitor to the Rivers Casino is a millionaire after hitting the jackpot in a poker game over the weekend.
Pennsylvania brought in a record $5.7 billion in revenue from gambling in 2023.
The 'Bad Beat Jackpot' of over $900,000 was divided between eight poker players on Tuesday night.
ESPN Bet, which will be available online and through a mobile app, faces entrenched competitors in DraftKings and FanDuel.
Nearly $100 billion was gambled on sports last year. As the money has poured in, the scandals have spilled over.
The Live! Casino in Westmoreland County was fined $30,000 for letting in three people who aren't allowed to gamble.
The proposed legislation would add more regulation to "games of skill."
Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to a national gambling industry group.
Over the past year, players wagered more than $5.5 billion with almost half of that coming from slot machines.
Over the past year, players wagered more than $5.5 billion with almost half of that coming from slot machines.
For the first time, Pennsylvania's monthly revenue from gambling exceeded a half billion dollars.
When the Chiefs and Eagles kick off this Sunday, Pennsylvanians will have hundreds of bets to track.
It's been described as an "up-and-coming industry."
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
In what was a razor-thin vote, County Controller Corey O'Connor won the Allegheny County Democratic Committee's endorsement for mayor.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
We've all seen the price of eggs and it's leading to people looking for alternatives and that could include Pittsburgh's own Rent The Chicken.
Las Palmas in Beechview imports at least half of its products and could begin to feel a squeeze if tariffs remain in place.
The popular bakery is offering nearly a dozen different flavors of paczki for Fat Tuesday.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for this new edition of Pop Talk Live!
We learned how to foster that page-turning obsession from a young age in today's Books and Beyond. This segment is sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association.
BB and Bur Pastry Kitchen and Bakery joined us in the PTL kitchen to show us some baked goods recipes without the use of eggs.
When a dog needs life-saving care but the vet bill is sky high, a local charity called the Izzie Fund makes sure tough financial times don't mean heart-breaking goodbyes,
Daisy joined us from the Dragon's Den in Homestead, a historic place that transformed into an epic challenge course helping kids and adults conquer fears, build confidence and have a blast.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
Babies born as early as 32 weeks are becoming more common nationally and locally.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Daisy was joined by Aubrey Worek to tackle those intimidating machines and to show us how to feel confident using gym equipment.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
Neither Uniontown nor Meadville will advance after the incident in their first round game Friday night.
Hotel Saxonburg management announced the historic restaurant would be closing.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio.
Another store is closing in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood.
An economic blackout which is a pause on spending, is a movement making its way to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
He was previously nominated in the category for his work on Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."
The legendary comedians will take the stage later this year.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery’s forecast!
Whooping cough has seen a dramatic rise across the U.S. as well as Allegheny County where cases have spiked by 47,000%. KDKA's Jessica Guay has the story.
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the latest.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and the 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
