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 […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released the monthly gaming revenues for January 2022, in mid-February. At first glance, everything seems to be going very well for the massive betting market. Overall gaming revenue, for instance, was up 26 percent from the previous year which is very impressive, to say the least. However, the state’s […]
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. […]
It has been nearly half a decade since the Keystone State greenlit online gambling within its borders. This was a huge deal for the state’s thriving gambling sector. Not only did it mean players would now have access to safer, localized, and regulated online gambling services but also that there was now a new revenue […]
Pennsylvania’s already massive gambling market has received yet another big boost thanks to a recent move by the state’s gambling control board. Members of the gaming control board unanimously voted to award a Category 4 casino license to the W Cumberland Op. Co., (Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc, operator of Parx Casino). This will allow […]
In 2021, Pennsylvania once again proved that it has one of the most vibrant gambling markets in the United States. Despite all the setbacks that arose as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector managed to weather the storm well. Recent revenue reports from the state gaming regulator have affirmed that the gambling sector […]
It has been a little over a year since Live! Casino Pittsburgh began operating in the Keystone State. After establishing itself in the state, the operator is now looking to do even better through some upgrades. The expansion plans for the Westmoreland property will encompass a variety of new offerings to the facility thus pushing […]
The Keystone State’s gambling sector will this month add one more casino to its list of operators. Penn National Gaming, Inc.’s highly anticipated casino in Morgantown will finally open its doors to the public on Wednesday, December 22. The launch of the Category 4 Satellite Casino or mini-casino is still pending regulatory approvals but there […]
The month of October was yet another great month for gaming in the Keystone State. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Boards’ (PGCB) latest press release, the commercial gambling sector in the state brought in a whopping $425,916,762 in October 2021. This is now the highest amount the state brought since July 2021. It also […]
The Philadelphia 76ers have recently announced a lucrative multi-year partnership with Betway, a global online sports betting brand owned by Guernsey-based Super Group. Betway is now the official betting partner of the NBA team and they are both about to reap huge benefits from the agreement. To begin with, this is a wonderful opportunity for […]
The growth of online casino gaming has made data protection a core part of the player experience. Operators now handle everything from identity documents and payment information to account activity and financial records, creating a security responsibility that extends well beyond protecting a customer’s bankroll. That responsibility is now facing scrutiny in Pennsylvania after a […]
It has been a long time coming. Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has ruled that cash-paying “skill games” qualify as illegal slot machines under state law, ending a long-running legal dispute over whether player skill separates the machines from traditional gambling devices. The June 15 decision rejected arguments that memory-based features and player decisions allow the machines […]
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’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 […]
Pennsylvania’s gaming market continued to grow in July, with casinos, online gaming, sports betting, video gaming terminals and fantasy contests generating $591.1 million in combined revenue. This represented a 5.99% increase from July 2025, while gaming activity generated approximately $256.8 million in tax revenue for the Commonwealth, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). […]
Pennsylvania’s casino market has become part of a much larger expansion story. Operators are pursuing growth across state and national borders, bringing new games to players while using established technology and customer bases to enter emerging regulated markets. Caesars Entertainment and AGS recently expanded their collaboration through two new slot releases available across Pennsylvania, New […]
Pennsylvania is considering a broad update to its responsible gambling regulations, with proposed changes covering everything from online casino and sports betting accounts to advertising and player protection messaging. The review comes as Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling market continues to span multiple forms of wagering, including retail and online casinos, sports betting, video gaming terminals and […]
BetMGM has rolled out a major upgrade to its Borgata Online platform in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, introducing a redesigned casino experience with more than 4,000 games, an improved account dashboard and a revamped rewards system that better connects online play with in-person benefits. While Borgata remains synonymous with Atlantic City, the refresh also gives […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers managed to settle the state budget, but they left another major gambling issue unresolved. Skill games were not part of the agreement, leaving the machines in legal limbo and putting the industry on track for a potentially dramatic shakeup when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling takes effect later this year. The court has […]
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’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 […]
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 […]