Plans for the upcoming $150 million Live! Casino in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania are beginning to pick up the pace as the launch of the property draws nearer. On Tuesday, the Cordish Gaming Group which is a division of The Cordish Companies announced that they had appointed Sean Sullivan as the General Manager of the yet-to-be-launched […]
On February 8, the XFL made its long-awaited return and this time it is embracing sports betting for the upcoming season. Owned by WWE chief executive Vince McMahon, the XFL kicked off back in 2001 before going on hiatus for a while. However, it has returned just in time to fill the void that remains […]
Scientific Games Corporation and Betfred have recently announced that they have partnered in order to venture into the Keystone State’s rapidly growing and very lucrative sports betting market. The two companies have plans to offer both retail and online sports betting services the Wind Creek Casino, one of the state’s leading gambling operators. Launching in […]
Thanks to its lucrative partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia, renowned gaming solutions provider Rush Street Interactive is now offering an online casino to its customers in the Keystone State. This move involved the linking of the new BetRivers.com online casino to the already existing Rivers Casino Pittsburg online sportsbook. With the new online casino offering, […]
The Super Bowl is just days away and already lots of sports betting operators are rushing in to take full advantage of what is described as one of the biggest sporting events in the United States. Residents of the Keystone State are among those that are going to enjoy the fruits of the budding gaming […]
Pennsylvania’s gambling fans are now able to choose from a wider range of options when it comes to online casinos. This is thanks to the recent launch of FanDuel Casino by FanDuel in collaboration with Valley Forge Casino and Boyd Gaming, its gaming partners in the Keystone State. The Friday launch came after two days […]
Last Tuesday, Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler delivered a ruling on a request that was filed by Pace-O-Matic. The company, which is known for designing and assembling gaming machines under the Pennsylvania Skill brand, sought to have an injunction against the seizure of their machines extended. There has been a tug of war between Pace-O-Matic […]
Over the past year or so, there have been several instances where gambling companies have joined forces with sports media companies. The goal of these partnerships has been to ensure that the stakeholders are able to grow their presence in the country’s sports betting market. These partnerships majorly foster the growth and retention of audiences […]
It has just been a little over a fortnight since the new year began and already a lot has happened in the Keystone State’s gambling industry. Needless to say, much of this was expected especially considering the meteoric growth of the sector over the past year and the big promises that gaming operators gave to […]
Greenwood Racing Inc.-owned Parx Casino has been very busy extending its portfolio as it kicks off the new year. Recently, it integrated exclusive gaming content from Everi. As it turns out, that was just the beginning. Last week, the gaming operator announced that it has partnered with Live Casino supplier Evolution Gaming. The two intend […]
The focus on responsible gambling in Pennsylvania intensified this week as the American Gaming Association (AGA) hosted a roundtable discussion. The event brought together leading voices from regulation, advocacy, and industry, further affirming the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen safeguards in a gaming sector that continues to grow rapidly. The event took place on Tuesday, […]
As it turns out, March was a big month for Pennsylvania’s gambling scene, but not for the usual reasons. Instead of new online casino launches or sportsbook promotions, the spotlight turned to a statewide crackdown on illegal gambling devices. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police, spearheaded a coordinated sweep […]
The WSOP Online platform, operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has broken new ground in the regulated US poker business by bringing together players from four different states. Now that Pennsylvania has joined Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan in providing a common player pool across all four states, Caesars has positioned WSOP Online as the only site […]
Pennsylvania has officially joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), following in the footsteps of New Jersey, Nevada, and Michigan. Online poker operators in the state may now begin connecting their systems with those in other MSIGA member states, thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature. According to the governor, all Pennsylvanians will reap the benefits […]
Pennsylvania’s gaming industry is entering one of its strongest periods yet, combining record-breaking revenue with new growth in the form of a major casino launch announcement. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that total revenue from all regulated gaming in August 2025 reached $582 million, up 14 percent from $510 million in August last year. […]
The former Macy’s at the Nittany Mall is undergoing a $120 million transformation into central Pennsylvania’s newest entertainment hub. Happy Valley Casino is scheduled to open next spring, bringing with it about 600 slot machines, 22 table games, a full-service restaurant, bar, and grab-and-go dining. The project is expected to create roughly 300 jobs in […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]