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Pa. Poker Rooms to Remain Closed When Casinos Reopen

The pressure to reopen the economy of the United States continues to mount. Already, several states including the Keystone State are drafting plans to reopen with the responsibility of seeing this through delegated to special authorities. In the case of Pennsylvania, the state gaming control board has recently laid out measures and guidelines that the […]

The Changing Face of Gambling Across the United States

It has been quite the ride since the coronavirus pandemic began wreaking havoc on the global economy. Over two months later and the United States, just like many other countries, is still struggling to deal with the issue. However, there is a lot of pressure to reopen the economy, and, as expected, this is raising […]

Pa.’s Great iGaming Performance Not Enough to Save Overall Gambling Revenue

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released the April revenue figures for the state’s gambling industry. As expected, the downtown that began on the onset of the coronavirus pandemic has continued to wreak havoc on the sector. Most of the state’s land-based casinos have had to remain closed as part of statewide […]

PokerStars Pa. Runs State’s Biggest Online Poker Tournament

Despite the ravaging impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the world of online gambling has been finding ways to keep the fire burning. In Pennsylvania, the land-based gaming facilities have remained closed for a while but the online gambling operators have been hard at work striving to satisfy their growing customer bases. Hopefully, things return to […]

Rush Street Interactive Brings AGS Slots to Pennsylvania

Slots lovers in the Keystone State are in for some great news thanks to the addition of some new fun and exciting slot titles to two of the state’s online casinos. This is all thanks to the recent partnership between renowned gaming solutions developer AGS and Rush Street Interactive. The latter currently runs BetRivers.com and […]

Penn National Records Revenue Drop in The First Quarter of 2020

Penn National Gaming Incorporated, one of the country’s biggest gaming brands, has been having a bit of a tough time navigating its business over the past few months. Just like many other businesses across the state, the casino operator has had to close down key parts of its operations as part of nationwide directives to […]

Wind Creek Bethlehem Eyes Pennsylvania’s Retail Sports Betting Market

Sports betting remains to be one of the most lucrative markets for gaming operators in the United States. Despite the cancellation and suspension of several sporting activities, some gaming operators are still very optimistic about the sector. One of the Keystone State-based gaming companies that still has its sights set on the sports betting scene […]

Pennsylvania Gambling Industry Starts Preparations for Reopening

Its been weeks since a number of businesses across the United States and the Keystone State halted operations amid efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic that has rocked the world. Needless to say, the economy has taken quite the hit and there are quite a number of concerns regarding the future of […]

DraftKings Eyes Expansion in the Keystone State

Renowned daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator DraftKings has been very busy of late. Less than a week ago, the fantasy sports provider recorded a significant rise in the price of its stock when it closed a massive $3.3 billion merger. This merger enabled the company to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Needless to […]

Caesars Entertainment Debuts Online Casino in Pennsylvania

Through its partnership with renowned Pennsylvanian land-based casino operator Harrah’s Philadelphia, Caesars Entertainment has recently launched an online casino in the Keystone State. The launch which happened on April 23 brings the total number of online casinos in the state to 9, which is just 3 more options shy of matching up to the state’s […]

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 […]