On Wednesday, September 4, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) held a Category 4 satellite casino license auction as part of the state’s gambling expansion plans that were set in motion by its lawmakers back in 2017. Touted as “the auction to end all auctions”, the event was expected to draw in interested operators from […]
Nearly every fan of online gambling has had some experience with social casino games – the ones that allow players to place bets using fake currency on a variety of popular casino games. While these are mostly found on mobile gaming platforms and social media sites such as Facebook, they are beginning to take shape […]
Sports betting has been thriving in the Keystone State for quite a while and it is about to get even bigger. Online sports betting was among the most anticipated gaming verticals in the state and since online sportsbooks launched in the state, they have reported impressive revenue figures. That said, it is not surprising that […]
The Keystone State’s betting industry is about to grow even a bigger thanks to a recent development that will see Penn National Gaming actualize its plans for a brand new mini-casino near York County. Last week, the supervisors of Springettsbury Township voted in favor of the Penn National satellite casino that will be operating as […]
On Friday, August 16, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) officially filed a Notice of Appeal in the civil case that it recently lost to the New Hampshire Lottery Commission (NHLC) over the reinterpretation of the 1961 Wire act opinion. The Notice of Appeal was filed by the DOJ, led by Attorney General William […]
On Friday, August 15, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released revenue figures for the state’s online gambling industry which officially kicked off in July, and from the looks of it, the sector is on the right trajectory. According to the gaming regulator, the state’s three online gaming operators brought in a total of $812,306 between […]
On Wednesday, August 14, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board held a hearing in Harrisburg that saw to the unfolding of a number of regulatory actions. However, most of the time was spent addressing three petitions that sought to reduce gaming floors at certain venues. The most notable petitions were filed by Presque Isle Downs Casino, […]
The Keystone State’s retail sports betting market recently grew bigger thanks to the launch of two new sportsbooks. The sportsbooks which went live on Thursday, August 8, were launched just in time for the NFL preseason which implies that the state is now on full throttle in as far as the sports betting industry is […]
The Keystone State’s online gambling sector has recently launched and while this is certainly a great development for the state, there are bound to be a few issues that will need to be sorted out especially with regards to consumer protection. To that effect, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Monday issued a press release […]
The Pennsylvania Lottery has recently released its revenue report and it is very impressive, to say the least. The lottery managed to reach record revenues of a whopping $4.5 billion in the last 12 months ending on June 30. This amount sums up to a 7.2 percent increased in profit for the state lottery and […]
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 […]
Pennsylvania’s gaming sector recorded a historic revenue milestone in November 2024, with total earnings reaching $562.4 million, a 26.06% increase compared to the same period last year. The state’s gaming industry continues to cement its position as a leader in the U.S. market, with robust contributions from iGaming and sports betting driving the growth. Online […]
The online gaming scene in Pennsylvania just got a major upgrade. PENN Entertainment, Inc. has officially launched its standalone Hollywood Casino app, offering the state’s players a dedicated, casino-focused platform. The Hollywood Casino app, now available on Android, iOS, and desktop, provides users in Pennsylvania with a streamlined, casino-centric platform. Built on PENN’s proprietary technology, […]
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 […]
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 […]