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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Through the first four months of 2018, the gambling business in Pennsylvania has continued its increasing trend. In April, gambling establishments in Pennsylvania raked in more than $476,7 million. As compared to April of 2022, that’s an improvement of 3.2%. In April of 2023, the state’s revenue hit $420 million for the ninth consecutive month. […]
This year, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has noticed an uptick in the number of instances when individuals have left their children behind while they gambled. Consequently, the gaming board has launched a fresh initiative to address the problem. The purpose of the PGCB’s “Don’t Gamble with Kids” campaign is to raise awareness and discourage […]
In April, Pennsylvania’s gaming sector set a new high for revenue, with $461.6 million received from gamblers closely matching the previous record set in March. The good and rising statistics come from a handful of factors, according to PGCB Director of Communications Doug Harbach. Players are continuing to feel at ease with the expanding iGaming […]
Australia-listed sportsbook operator PointsBet has recently extended its footprint to the lucrative sports betting market in the Keystone State. The operator has been very busy with its ambitious expansion plans and it comes as no surprise that Pennsylvania which happens to be one of the country’s largest markets would be one of its key considerations. […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has recently released the revenue figures for the state’s gambling industry in September. Unsurprisingly, the sector is still soaring as it continues to recover from the ravaging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the gaming regulator’s press release, the total revenue for gaming and fantasy sports was a […]
The Keystone State’s online gambling sector has been through a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The worst of the pandemic is now behind us and the state’s gambling industry is already beginning to gain some level of normalcy. This has translated to very impressive revenues for the industry. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) […]
Since mid-March, the Keystone State has been ramping up efforts to ease the restrictions that it had to put in place as part of the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. While these efforts played a huge role in the fight against the pandemic, the state had plans to lift some of the mitigation […]