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The Cordish Companies Partners with GAN for Pennsylvanian Market

Cordish Gaming Group, the global gaming division of The Cordish Companies has recently inked a lucrative partnership deal with renowned online casinos solutions provider GAN. This deal is geared towards capitalizing on the nascent but rapidly growing online gambling market in the Keystone State. As per the terms of the partnership agreement, GAN will be […]

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 […]

Events News

Pennsylvania Casino Data Breach Puts Player Data Protection Under the Spotlight

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 […]

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finally Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines

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 […]

Pennsylvania’s Responsible Gaming System Faces a Real-World Test at Hollywood Casino

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 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 […]

Industry News

PA Gaming Revenue Sets Strong July Pace with Stellar Online Performance

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). […]

More Regulated Casino Options Are Emerging for Pennsylvania Players and Beyond

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 Gambling Rules Could Make Time and Spending Limits Default

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 […]

Borgata Online Gets Major Upgrade as BetMGM Expands Casino Experience

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 […]

Legislation News

Pennsylvania Skill Games Miss Budget Deal, Leaving October Deadline Looming

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 […]

New Skill Games Proposal Would Put Pennsylvania Machines Under Casino Oversight

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 Gambling Lobby Spending Surges Ahead of Tax Debate

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 […]

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 […]