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New Fanatics Casino App Now Live in Pennsylvania

Fanatics, best known for its sports merchandise empire, has officially launched its standalone online casino app for Pennsylvania players. The new platform allows direct access to casino games without needing to go through the Fanatics Sportsbook, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the Keystone State’s growing iGaming market. While the web version […]

WSOP Online Breaks New Ground with Four-State Network

The WSOP Online platform, operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has broken new ground in the regulated US poker business by bringing together players from four different states. Now that Pennsylvania has joined Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan in providing a common player pool across all four states, Caesars has positioned WSOP Online as the only site […]

Multi-State Internet Gaming Finally Launching in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has officially joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), following in the footsteps of New Jersey, Nevada, and Michigan. Online poker operators in the state may now begin connecting their systems with those in other MSIGA member states, thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature. According to the governor, all Pennsylvanians will reap the benefits […]

SC Gaming OpCo Battles to Bring State College Casino to Life

A new casino is on the way to State College, thanks to SC Gaming OpCo, which may be betting on Pennsylvania’s booming gaming industry. Ira Lubert, a real estate entrepreneur, is spearheading a $120 million initiative that hopes to turn the old Macy’s department store at the Nittany Mall into a thriving gaming center. The […]

A Look at the Hollywood Casino App: Is It Worth the Hype?

It has been just about two months since PENN Entertainment introduced its stand-alone Hollywood Casino app to players in Pennsylvania, and the buzz around its launch has yet to settle. Built on PENN’s proprietary technology, this app aims to bring a seamless, casino-first experience to the state’s growing iGaming audience. But how well has it […]

Pennsylvania iGaming Growth Outpaces Sports Betting in First 2025 Revenue Report

After a great 2024, Pennsylvania’s gaming industry has had a strong start in 2025, with total gaming revenue reaching $529.1 million in January, marking a 10.9% year-over-year increase. However, the month’s performance was a tale of two markets whose performance will certainly have a bearing on the future. While iGaming continued its rapid growth, sports […]

Pennsylvania iGaming’s Record-Breaking Growth in 2024: A Blueprint for 2025?

Pennsylvania’s online casino market ended 2024 on a high note, setting benchmarks that could shape the future of iGaming across the U.S. With all the competitive platforms now available to players in 2025, the Keystone State has become a hub of innovation, competition, and revenue generation. The past year’s success not only showcases the state’s […]

Pennsylvania’s Skill Games Debate Still Alive in 2025

Pennsylvania Skill games—slot-like machines that blend elements of chance and skill—are a growing presence in small businesses and social clubs across the Keystone State. Yet their unregulated status has sparked fierce debates among lawmakers, the casino industry, and the public. Now, they are in the spotlight again. As the Pennsylvania General Assembly reconvenes on January […]

Caesars Raises the Stakes with Exclusive Pennsylvania Live Dealer Studio

Caesars Entertainment has unveiled its first-ever branded live dealer studio for Pennsylvania, offering a premium online gambling experience that mirrors the luxury of their Caesars Palace Las Vegas gaming floor. Available through Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, the Philadelphia-based studio features five blackjack tables—including a VIP-exclusive option—a roulette […]

Record-Setting November for Pennsylvania’s Gaming Sector

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 […]

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Pennsylvania’s Responsible Gaming System Faces a Real-World Test at Hollywood Casino

A recent incident at Hollywood Casino Grantville has drawn fresh attention to one of Pennsylvania’s most important responsible gambling safeguards: the state’s self-exclusion program. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 69-year-old woman from New Jersey was escorted from the casino after winning a slot machine jackpot on May 31. Casino staff reportedly identified the guest […]

Pennsylvania Casinos Extend Growth Run as Online Gaming Maintains Lead

Pennsylvania’s gaming market continued its strong run in February, with total revenue reaching $547.1 million, up 14.6% year-on-year, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The headline number was again driven by online gaming, which has now firmly established itself as the core engine of growth across the state. iGaming Streak Extends Beyond $300M Online […]

Parx Casino Shippensburg Marks Three Years With $100,000 Community Giveaway

Parx Casino Shippensburg is celebrating its third year in Pennsylvania’s casino landscape by putting money back where it matters most: the local community. The casino marked the milestone with a special anniversary luncheon on Friday, January 16, awarding $100,000 in community impact donations to organizations across the Shippensburg region. Since opening its doors, Parx Casino […]

Pennsylvania To Tighten ID Checks for All Online Sportsbooks

Pennsylvania is rolling out stricter identity verification requirements for online sports betting and iGaming, a change that will soon apply to both new and existing accounts across the state. Regulators say the updated rules are the best way to strengthen account security and reduce fraud as online wagering continues to grow. These new standards apply […]

Industry News

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Online Gambling With New Consumer Protection Push

Pennsylvania’s online gambling industry just posted another record year, but that success is now drawing increased scrutiny in Harrisburg. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is preparing legislation that would place new restrictions on online casinos and sportsbooks, arguing that the state’s rapidly expanding digital gaming market needs stronger consumer safeguards. State Reps. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) […]

Incentive Games Pushes Further into US iGaming With Pennsylvania Approval

Pennsylvania continues attracting gaming suppliers looking to establish a stronger foothold in the US online casino market, and Incentive Games is the latest company moving deeper into the space. The B2B gaming provider has secured an interim gaming license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, allowing it to offer its real-money gaming products to licensed […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push for Gambling Safeguards as Younger Bettors Drive Addiction Concerns

Pennsylvania lawmakers are revisiting gambling reform efforts as addiction specialists and university researchers warn that online betting is increasingly affecting younger adults and even college students. The renewed debate comes as sports betting continues to expand across mobile apps, social media, and live sports broadcasts, with regulators and health professionals raising concerns about how easily […]

Prediction Market Debate Reaches Pennsylvania’s Regulated Gambling Industry

Prediction markets are beginning to attract scrutiny in Pennsylvania as lawmakers examine whether the rapidly growing platforms should fall under the state’s gambling regulatory framework. The discussion reflects broader concerns about how these markets operate alongside traditional betting products and whether current oversight leaves gaps in consumer protection and tax policy. Unlike conventional sports betting […]

Legislation News

New Skill Games Proposal Would Put Pennsylvania Machines Under Casino Oversight

Pennsylvania’s rapidly expanding skill games industry is once again at the center of a major regulatory push, as lawmakers consider new legislation aimed at bringing the machines under casino-style oversight while addressing growing concerns around consumer protection, accessibility, and problem gambling risks. House Bill 2557, introduced by Rep. Ben Waxman (D-Philadelphia), outlines a comprehensive framework […]

Pennsylvania Gambling Lobby Spending Surges Ahead of Tax Debate

Pennsylvania’s online gambling and gaming sector is heading into another high-stakes political fight, and operators are already spending heavily to influence the outcome. More than $8 million connected to sportsbooks, casinos and skill game interests has reportedly been poured into campaign ads and political groups ahead of the state’s primary elections. Behind the spending is […]

Pennsylvania’s Shift Away from Credit Card Gambling Deepens as Bet365 Joins Rivals

The move away from credit-funded gambling in Pennsylvania is picking up pace. bet365 has removed credit cards as a deposit option for both its Pennsylvania sportsbook and online casino, adding another major operator to what is becoming a clear industry trend. As it stands, players can still fund accounts through debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay […]

Skill Games in Pennsylvania Back in the Spotlight as New Regulation Bill Emerges

Skill games are back in the conversation in Pennsylvania, and this time the tone has shifted from quiet expansion to full-scale regulatory pressure. After months of debate around grey-market machines, lawmakers are seemingly moving more aggressively to bring the sector under control or potentially reshape it altogether. A New Push                                                    State Rep. Ben Waxman has […]