Clicky

Home - PennsylvaniaCasinos.com News : PennsylvaniaCasinos.com News

Latest News

Live Poker Finally Returning to Pennsylvania

It has been months since live poker rooms in the Keystone were shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Poker enthusiasts in the state have had to settle for online gambling options but for avid live poker game grinders, those just did not cut it. It is, therefore, going to be an understatement if we […]

DraftKings and NetEnt Extend Their Partnership to Pennsylvania

Renowned online casino content developer and supplier NetEnt has been pursuing some very ambitious expansion goals over the past year. The United States has been one of the markets where the company has had its sights set on especially considering the massive growth of the country’s online gambling sector. For this, the company has inked […]

Pa. Lottery and Casinos Oppose Proposed VGT Expansion Bill

On Tuesday, October 6, the Pennsylvania Senate’s Community, Economic and Recreational Development Commitment held a hearing on a proposed bill that seeks to legalize and tax video gaming terminals (VGTs) and “skill” machines in bars and clubs with liquor license across the state. During the event, the committee heard from a total of 15 different […]

Keystone State Approves 888 Poker’s License

Since its launch, the Pennsylvanian iGaming sector has been growing gradually with a number of operators stepping in to capitalize on the state’s lucrative betting market. Online poker, in particular, has a massive customer base in the state but there is a rather obvious lack of options – PokerStars has been the only online gambling […]

Over 6,000 Casino Jobs Lost in the Keystone State

Despite all of the attempts that have been made recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Pennsylvania’s gambling industry is still reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 induced changes. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has previously released some figures detailing the impact that the pandemic has had on the state’s online gambling revenue and now […]

Pennsylvanian Senate to Hold Hearings on VGTs and Skill Games

Even though they remain controversial, Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) and skill games in the state of Pennsylvania have proven to be a very lucrative business. The sector is quite profitable and this has prompted lawmakers in the state to consider bringing it under regulation just like all other forms of gaming. For a long time, […]

NetEnt Expands US Footprint with Wind Creek Deal

The United States’ online betting market is, without a doubt, one of the most lucrative ones on the planet. NetEnt took note of this very early on and it has been doing all it can to be a part of the rapidly growing sector. Over the past several months it has been working incredibly hard […]

Pennsylvania Casinos Post Year-Over-Year Revenue Boost in August

The United States’ gambling industry is slowly inching towards a return to normalcy despite all of the uncertainty that came with the coronavirus pandemic. These efforts are slowly beginning to pay off and this can be seen from states like Pennsylvania where despite the limitations that gambling businesses have to operate under, we are beginning […]

Penn National Gaming Inks Partnership with GTG Network

Renowned gaming and entertainment operator Penn National Gaming has been very busy preparing for the launch of its Barstool Sportsbook which is has been operating in beta since September 15. Now, the gambling operator is proceeding with more plans that are to make the new sports betting offering even better for its Pennsylvanian customers. The […]

Kindred and Penn National Extend Partnership to More States

Over the past few months, renowned gambling and entertainment operator Kindred Group has been working very hard to achieve its expansion goals in the United States. The company’s entry into the country’s thriving gambling sector has been quite successful and it is continuing to push through with more plans. Kindred partnered with Penn National Gaming, […]

Events News

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 […]

Online Casinos Push Pennsylvania to No. 1 in U.S. Gambling Revenue

Considering our watchful coverage, Pennsylvania’s gradual rise to the top of the American gambling landscape has not been unexpected. Its willingness to embrace iGaming early, combined with a large population and a regulatory framework that supports digital growth, has created one of the most competitive online casino markets in the country. Even with high operator […]

Mohegan Digital Strikes Flyers Deal as It Seeks Growth in Pennsylvania

Mohegan Digital is pursuing a bold push to grow its presence in Pennsylvania’s massive online casino market, tapping into the power of professional sports through a newly announced partnership with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. The collaboration will elevate the visibility of Mohegan Online Casino and its sportsbook by connecting with one of the most engaged […]

Industry News

FanDuel Credit Card Ban Hits PA Online Casino and Sports Betting Market

Pennsylvania online casino players will soon see a noticeable change in how they fund their accounts. FanDuel has confirmed that it will stop accepting credit cards for deposits, a move that affects both its Sportsbook and Casino platforms in the Keystone State and across other states where they operate. Credit Cards Out, Bank Transfers In […]

December Surge Sends Pennsylvania iGaming to Historic $3.46B Year

Pennsylvania has finally locked in its full iGaming figures for 2025, and the numbers confirm a historic year for the state’s online casino market. December delivered the exclamation point. Online casinos in the Keystone State generated $324.3 million in gross revenue during the final month of the year, setting a new all-time monthly record. The […]

bet365 Deepens Pennsylvania Strategy Through Branded Live Casino Launch

bet365 is continuing to deepen its roots in Pennsylvania’s regulated iGaming market, using live casino as a key pillar of its long-term growth strategy. The operator has launched dedicated live casino studios in the state, alongside a parallel rollout in New Jersey, through its long-standing partnership with Playtech. These are the operator’s very first dedicated […]

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 […]

Legislation News

New Bill Seeks Balance Between Taxation and Opportunity for Pennsylvania Skill Games

Pennsylvania’s thriving skill games market is once again in the spotlight as lawmakers, operators, and small business owners debate the future of the unregulated gaming sector. The introduction of Senate Bill 626 (SB 626) could finally bring structure to an industry that has operated in a legal gray zone for years. As expected, it was […]

Will Pennsylvania Be the Next Esports Betting Hotspot?

Pennsylvania could soon become the latest U.S. state to embrace esports betting, thanks to a newly proposed bill aimed at expanding the state’s regulated wagering market. State Representative Ed Neilson has introduced House Bill 1636, a legislative push that seeks to amend Pennsylvania’s 2017 Gaming Expansion Act to include esports betting. This is Neilson’s second […]

Online Gambling and Credit Card Debt Amid Pennsylvania’s Growth Streak

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 […]

PA Skill Games Still Battling Their Regulatory Struggles

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 […]