Greenwood Racing Inc.-owned Parx Casino has been very busy extending its portfolio as it kicks off the new year. Recently, it integrated exclusive gaming content from Everi. As it turns out, that was just the beginning. Last week, the gaming operator announced that it has partnered with Live Casino supplier Evolution Gaming. The two intend […]
Parx Online, Parx Casino’s online gambling operation has recently added five stepper titles for real money online gambling to its portfolio. The five titles which are meant to further improve the gaming operator’s standing in the Keystone State are from Everi Holdings. If you are not familiar with Everi Holdings it is one of the […]
Sports bettors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are in for a big treat this football season thanks to a new and exciting offering from FOX Bet. The sports betting app just recently went live in Pennsylvania and it has been live in New Jersey for a while. In the period since it launched, it has […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) kicked off the year on a rather high note through a very radical move that is intended to help it clean up its gambling industry. An Involuntary Exclusion List that comprises of a total of 809 names has now been made available to the public. The individuals that have […]
It goes without saying that Pennsylvania is currently one of the most lucrative gambling destinations in the United States. In fact, it has grown so immensely that other states have begun to see it as one of the best benchmarks for their gaming industries. The latest state to consult with the Keystone State is West […]
Earlier this month, “game of skill machines” which are classified under the “Pennsylvania Skill” brand were subject to lots of drama. These gaming machines which are very similar to slot machines have been on the receiving end of a number of rather controversial decisions with a number of police raids being organized and court orders […]
Following a massively successful three-day soft launch period, Churchill Downs Inc.’s BetAmerica online sportsbook officially made its debut in the Keystone State’s lucrative and rapidly growing sports betting market. The sportsbook went live last Wednesday and is now the eighth online sportsbook operator in the state. While this is the first time BetAmerica is venturing […]
On Wednesday, December 19, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved the establishment of Penn National Gaming’s $120 million Category 4 mini-casino. The approval came after Penn National delivered a presentation that outlined some of the perks that will come with the satellite casino. This mini-casino will be located at the York Galleria Mall in […]
The Cordish Companies, the parent company of renowned gaming operator Live! Casino, has recently entered into a lucrative partnership with FanDuel. The daily fantasy sports provider cum sports betting operator is now the official betting partner of the two Live! Casino properties in Pennsylvania. Both gaming and hospitality facilities will go live sometime in 2020 […]
Google, one of the world’s leading tech companies has recently changed its stance on online gambling, a move that proves that the United States is ready to fully embrace the iGaming industry. The company has recently allowed casino ads in four states – Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, all of which already have thriving […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
In December, Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board added 17 individuals to its involuntary exclusion list, raising the total number of banned individuals to a staggering 1,262. Among the most disturbing cases was a man who left three young children in a car while he gambled at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. Similarly, another individual was banned for […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board faces mounting criticism over a proposed rule change that would automatically remove individuals from the self-exclusion list for problem gambling once their ban period ends. This move has ignited debate among addiction experts, casino representatives, and state officials, with many warning of its potentially harmful consequences. Currently, individuals who voluntarily […]
In a bold move, PokerStars has inked a sponsorship deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, marking the first time an online poker brand has collaborated with the iconic NHL team. This partnership brings many benefits for Flyers fans and PokerStars players alike while solidifying the brand’s visibility in Pennsylvania’s competitive gaming market. Exclusive Fan Rewards and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]