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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, […]

Barstool Sports Betting App Finally Coming to Pennsylvania

The Keystone States sports betting market may be quite young, but it is growing at an awe-inspiring rate. Things are about to get even better as the NFL season kicks off. This is because the sports betting sector is about to go through a major shakeup thanks to the arrival of yet another service provider. […]

PACOOP 2020 to Kick Off on September 19

September is proving to be quite an exciting month for poker players all around the world. There are several exciting poker tournaments going down and Pennsylvania players are about to get a piece of tournament action too despite a few setbacks. PokerStars Pennsylvania has recently announced that its very prestigious Pennsylvania Championship of Online Poker […]

Pennsylvania Successfully Auctions One More Mini-Casino License

Last year, the Keystone made an attempt to auction a license for a mini-casino or satellite casino with the minimum bidding amount set at $7.5 million. This particular auction was a flop since there was no show of interest and subsequently no bids. As such, the mini-casino license auction process was put on the shelves, […]

Gaming Realm’s Slingo Originals Come to Pennsylvania

Thanks to the recent extension of Gaming Realm’s partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the former has recently rolled its robust portfolio of Slingo Originals in the Keystone State. Prior to this new venture, the Slingo Originals portfolio was available in New Jersey, which is one of the United States’ fastest-growing and most lucrative online […]

Events News

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 […]

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 […]

Industry News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Legislation News

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 […]

Micro-Betting and VIP Perks Under Legal Scrutiny in Pennsylvania

Regulators in Pennsylvania are taking a closer look at how online betting platforms operate, as a new lawsuit puts industry practices under scrutiny. Filed in Philadelphia, the case names DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports and the National Football League, alleging that their products are designed in ways that can intensify problem gambling. The complaint, brought by […]

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 […]