Last Tuesday, West Virginia became the very first state in the United States to trial betting on presidential election Betting. As it turns out, FanDuel had received approval from the West Virginia Lottery to offer betting odds on the presidential election. Despite this, the idea seems to have hit a dead end after the iGaming […]
Back in January 2011, PokerStars began experimenting with a Home Game features in a number of jurisdictions across the world. In the United States, this was only available for a limited period of time since its launch was closely followed by a countrywide crackdown on illegal online gambling. PokerStars was one of the casualties of […]
Rush Street Interactive which is one of the most accomplished gambling operators in the United States has recently inked a lucrative partnership with global gaming solutions provider Scientific Games. The partnership is primarily geared toward providing top-notch gaming services to the nascent but rapidly growing online gaming market in the Keystone State. That said, customers […]
On March 27, renowned gaming operator Penn National Gaming Incorporated announced that it would be implementing additional measures in a bid to mitigate against the impacts of the COVID pandemic. The company’s management stated that the moves were unavoidable particularly because of the uncertainty regarding when things will go back to they were. Therefore, there […]
The global gambling industry is one of the sectors that is feeling the pinch due to the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In the Keystone State, things are no different with several retail gambling destinations having closed down temporarily as parts of the efforts to contain the spread of the virus. Even so, online […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is still here with us and most land-based casinos have already shut down their businesses. In Pennsylvania, efforts to contain the spread of the virus have become quite aggressive with calls for the shutdown of most social spaces including the casinos. Now, gamers have had to stay at home and this has […]
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released the February revenue figures for the state’s gambling industry. Needless to say, the state has one of the most lucrative betting industries in the United States and this has been proven by all the previous revenue reports. According to the state gaming regulator, the existing 12 […]
As the recent coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the globe, the United States is beginning to feel the pinch. A number of changes have already been implemented in a bid to deal with the issue. In Pennsylvania, one of the ways that are being used to combat the spread of the virus is the […]
The Keystone State’s blossoming sports betting industry has welcomed yet another operator. After a very long wait, Caesars Entertainment, one of the most popular gaming brands on the planet, will be officially launching an online sportsbook after the soft-launch phase elapses. Caesars Online Sportsbook, the new digital sportsbook, launched its testing phase on March 10. […]
The end of February marked the end of the NFL season and for the fans of the league, this marked the beginning of a rather dull offseason period. Now the huge gap between the NFL seasons can be quite frustrating because, aside from the games, the fans also miss out on other exciting stuff such […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]