PA Poker News July Update: Mike Lavin Bringing $1M Back to Pennsylvania; BetRivers Rakeback Revolution

Hi! I'm Keith Becker, PokerNews Ambassador and Pennsylvania native, here with a PA poker update for June 2025. It's an exciting time in America for the game we all know and love, and I'm excited to be bringing you state highlights every month. …

“Cowards”: University of Pennsylvania bans trans athletes & strips Lia Thomas of her titles

The University of Pennsylvania has caved to demands from the Department of Education (ED), agreeing to ban trans people from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identities. In doing so, they have also stripped trans swimmer and Penn alumna …

University of Pennsylvania gets $175 million funds released after agreeing to ban trans athletes

The Trump administration has released $175 million in previously frozen federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania after the university agreed to ban transgender athletes from women’s teams and remove Lia Thomas’ records, CNN reported on Wednesday. …

Bitcoin betting makes quiet moves in Pennsylvania’s casino scene

Pennsylvania gamblers are no strangers to trying something new—whether it’s online poker or betting on a rainy Eagles game. But lately, a different kind of buzz has been spreading, and it has nothing to do with free drinks or slot jackpots. Crypto casinos …

Jeff Warren announces candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 137th House District

Jeff Warren, a Democrat and longtime Northampton County resident, has announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania State Representative in the 137th District. In a statement released Wednesday, Warren says: “At a time with so much at stake here in Pennsylvania …

Pennsylvania House approves educational cursive writing bill

Cursive writing could become mandatory in Pennsylvania schools

Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state. PENNSYLVANIA - Being able to write your name in cursive used to be a major milestone, and it …

University of Pennsylvania to remove trans athletes from women’s sports

‘Our commitment to ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all of our students is unwavering,’ Jameson said. ‘At the same time, we must comply with federal requirements, including executive orders, and NCAA eligibility rules, so our teams and …

Who is Lia Thomas? The transgender swimmer banned by University of Pennsylvania over this reason

Lia Thomas, once known primarily for her accomplishments in collegiate swimming, has become a central figure in the ongoing national debate over transgender inclusion in women’s sports. Her rise, achievements, and the institutional response to her …

University Of Pennsylvania Bans Transgender From Female Sports In Agreement With Trump Administration

The University of Pennsylvania has reached a landmark resolution with the United States Department of Education, agreeing to bar transgender women from participating in women's sports and restore athletic records to biological female athletes.  The …