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Jessica Wayne
Jessica Wayne

Jessica is a well-rounded journalist. Just like any professional person with a strong affinity for words she spends quite a bit of time reading and brushing up on her general knowledge, and gaming specifically. She loves to find inspiration in the works of her fellow colleagues and often does. Jessica’s a peaceful soul, but her writings leave searing marks.

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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 […]

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 […]

Responsible Play in Focus as Pennsylvania Lottery Marks PGAM 2026

The Pennsylvania Lottery is using March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month to highlight the tools and support services available to help players maintain balanced gaming habits. The national campaign encourages industry stakeholders and public agencies to raise awareness of gambling-related harms while promoting safer play. Across social media, the initiative is also being recognized through the […]

bet365 Adds Hacksaw Gaming Content as Pennsylvania iGaming Surges

Hacksaw Gaming has strengthened its presence in the United States with the launch of a selection of its online casino titles on bet365’s Pennsylvania platform, deepening its partnership with the global operator as competition intensifies in the country’s largest regulated iGaming market. The rollout, delivered via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, gives Pennsylvania players access […]

Caesars Adds Hacksaw Gaming Titles to Pennsylvania Online Casino Platforms

Hacksaw Gaming has widened its presence in the United States with a fresh rollout of its online casino titles across Caesars Entertainment’s digital platforms in Pennsylvania. This move further advances the developer’s accelerating push into one of the nation’s most competitive iGaming markets. The launch brings several of Hacksaw’s most recognizable games to Caesars Palace […]

Pennsylvania Welcomes 24th Online Casino as Monopoly Casino Goes Live

Pennsylvania’s booming iGaming market just welcomed a new player to the arena. Monopoly Casino, a new online casino platform operated by Bally’s Corporation, officially launched in the state following full regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Known for its iconic board game origins, the Monopoly brand is now powering a fully licensed […]

Pennsylvania Casinos Set for Modernization as Slot Machine Requirements Face Major Overhaul

Pennsylvania’s gaming industry is on the verge of a significant shift as Senate Bill 840 moves closer to becoming law. The bill, which recently passed in the state Senate, proposes reducing the mandatory minimum number of slot machines at Category 1 and 2 casinos from 1,500 to 1,000, offering operators much-needed flexibility to stay competitive […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]