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Horseshoe Online Casino Arrives in PA as Wind Creek Bethlehem Secures Five-Year License

Pennsylvania’s gaming market has seen several impressive developments, marking significant steps for both online and land-based operators. With the launch of Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe Online Casino and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) renewing the license for Wind Creek Bethlehem, the state’s gambling landscape is expanding in both digital and physical domains. Caesars’ Horseshoe Launch […]

Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Hits $525.5M in August 2024

Pennsylvania’s gambling industry saw impressive growth in August 2024, with total revenue hitting $525.5 million. This marks a 14.9% increase from the same time last year and a 4.9% rise from July. The state’s booming iGaming sector played a key role in driving these numbers, further cementing Pennsylvania’s place as a top market for online […]

Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Face License Renewal Review

On September 25, 2024, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) will hold a pivotal public hearing to evaluate Presque Isle Downs & Casino’s request to extend its Category 1 Slot Machine Operator License. Keeping up the high standards anticipated in Pennsylvania’s gaming industry is essential, and this review process is more than simply a periodic […]

Evolution Expands Casino Offerings with Spanish-Language Blackjack in Pennsylvania

Evolution Gaming has taken an unexpected leap by adding Spanish-language live dealer blackjack tables to its portfolio in Pennsylvania. This decision highlights the increasing necessity of catering to ethnic audiences. In addition to being a new feature, the launch that occurred in the middle of August was a deliberate move to cater to the state’s […]

Bet365 Expands U.S. Presence with Full Pennsylvania Gaming Approval

Bet365, the world-renowned gaming company, achieved a major milestone with the formal authorization it received from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to provide online sports betting and iGaming in Pennsylvania. This license solidifies Bet365’s position in the competitive online gambling industry by broadening its U.S. footprint to eleven states. Bet365 successfully started its soft launch […]

Philadelphia Casino Fined $100K As PCGB Doubles Down on Compliance Enforcement

Stadium Casino RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, was recently slapped with a $100,000 fine for collecting proxy sports wagers, a blatant violation of the Pennsylvania Gaming Act. The violation involved more than $287,000 in phone wagers on sports over a period of eight days at the casino. This kind of wagering […]

Bragg Gaming Group Expands Market Reach with BetMGM Content Launch in Pennsylvania

Bragg Gaming Group Inc. (BRAG) is making headlines again, this time by extending its successful partnership with BetMGM into the Pennsylvania market. This move further solidifies Bragg’s position as a key player in the iGaming sector and represents a clever way to strengthen the company’s presence in North America. Leveraging the cutting-edge FuzeTM promotional features, […]

Pennsylvania Welcomes 4ThePlayer As Its Latest iGaming Provider

Fast-rising iGaming provider 4ThePlayer has recently received formal approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to join the state’s rapidly expanding online casino sector. This important milestone enables 4ThePlayer to provide its captivating and inventive games to gamblers in Pennsylvania, contributing to its further expansion inside the US. Along with Connecticut, Michigan, and New […]

Pennsylvania State Gaming Board Targets Child Safety in Casinos with New Campaign

A new crackdown on child neglect and underage gambling has been unveiled by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), with an emphasis on making sure all gaming venues in the state are safe and following all regulations. To support these enforcement efforts, the PGCB has launched the “Don’t Gamble with Kids” public awareness campaign. Needless […]

Mohegan Digital Debuts New iGaming Option in Pennsylvania

Mohegan Digital, a pioneering force in the gambling industry, has recently unveiled its newest offering, an immersive online casino experience developed exclusively for the state of Pennsylvania. This marks yet another great development for the state’s lucrative iGaming sector. The launch is a triumph of ingenuity and complexity, and it was created under the capable […]

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Philadelphia Casino Fined $100K As PCGB Doubles Down on Compliance Enforcement

Stadium Casino RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, was recently slapped with a $100,000 fine for collecting proxy sports wagers, a blatant violation of the Pennsylvania Gaming Act. The violation involved more than $287,000 in phone wagers on sports over a period of eight days at the casino. This kind of wagering […]

Pennsylvania Shatters Records with $5.7 Billion in 2023 Gambling Revenue

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced a record-breaking $5.7 billion in revenue for the state of Pennsylvania in 2023, marking an important milestone for the gaming sector in the Keystone State. The astounding figure represents a substantial increase of 9.3 percent from the prior year and is complemented by a record-breaking tax income of 2.34 […]

PA Sports Betting Posts Record-Breaking Performance in October

October saw a staggering increase in Pennsylvania’s sports betting handle, reaching an amazing $829.0 million. This mind-boggling sum was a notable 4.0% rise from the prior peak of $797.1 million, boosting the industry to an all-time high. A substantial 18.8% year-on-year gain in sports betting income, reaching $48.2 million, was propelled by the recent spike […]

Caesars Palace Online Casino Makes a Mark in Pennsylvania

Caesars has released a fresh initiative to strengthen its position in the expanding market of Pennsylvania online casinos. In its new guise as Caesars Palace Online Casino, the company hopes to compete with other top providers in Pennsylvania. Not just in Pennsylvania, but throughout the country, industry behemoths like DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel have a […]

Industry News

Horseshoe Online Casino Arrives in PA as Wind Creek Bethlehem Secures Five-Year License

Pennsylvania’s gaming market has seen several impressive developments, marking significant steps for both online and land-based operators. With the launch of Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe Online Casino and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) renewing the license for Wind Creek Bethlehem, the state’s gambling landscape is expanding in both digital and physical domains. Caesars’ Horseshoe Launch […]

Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Hits $525.5M in August 2024

Pennsylvania’s gambling industry saw impressive growth in August 2024, with total revenue hitting $525.5 million. This marks a 14.9% increase from the same time last year and a 4.9% rise from July. The state’s booming iGaming sector played a key role in driving these numbers, further cementing Pennsylvania’s place as a top market for online […]

Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Face License Renewal Review

On September 25, 2024, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) will hold a pivotal public hearing to evaluate Presque Isle Downs & Casino’s request to extend its Category 1 Slot Machine Operator License. Keeping up the high standards anticipated in Pennsylvania’s gaming industry is essential, and this review process is more than simply a periodic […]

Evolution Expands Casino Offerings with Spanish-Language Blackjack in Pennsylvania

Evolution Gaming has taken an unexpected leap by adding Spanish-language live dealer blackjack tables to its portfolio in Pennsylvania. This decision highlights the increasing necessity of catering to ethnic audiences. In addition to being a new feature, the launch that occurred in the middle of August was a deliberate move to cater to the state’s […]

Legislation News

Online Gambling and Credit Card Debt Amid Pennsylvania’s Growth Streak

Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) is advocating for stricter regulations on online gambling payment options, citing concerns about rising credit card debt among players. Now that online gaming and sports betting have joined Pennsylvania’s traditional brick-and-mortar casinos as part of the state’s gaming expansion, Fontana is spearheading a legislative effort to revise the regulations […]

PA Skill Games Still Battling Their Regulatory Struggles

The Keystone State finds itself embroiled in a contentious debate over proposed regulations for PA Skill games, pitting local businesses against casinos. While the Pennsylvania Senate has been recently deliberating, the two sides hold differing views on the necessity and scope of these regulations. “It is something that’s helping local eateries, convenience stores, and organizations […]

New State Legislation Targets Smoking in Pennsylvania Casinos

For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania State Representative Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) has spoken out against allowing smoking exemptions at some companies, such as casinos. He has submitted a bill in Harrisburg, the state capital, that would make it illegal to smoke inside casinos and other businesses that are now excluded from the law. […]

Proposed Law Could End Smoking in Pennsylvania Casinos

Gaming laws continue to advance in the Keystone State. Given the size of that gambling market, it is not surprising to see how new regulations are being introduced to make everything much more sustainable. One of the most recent developments is a proposal that will affect the state’s land-based gambling venues. This comes as part […]

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