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Parx Casino Integrates Exclusive Gaming Content from Everi

Parx Online, Parx Casino’s online gambling operation has recently added five stepper titles for real money online gambling to its portfolio. The five titles which are meant to further improve the gaming operator’s standing in the Keystone State are from Everi Holdings. If you are not familiar with Everi Holdings it is one of the […]

FOX Bet Offering Free Bets for the NFL Playoffs

Sports bettors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are in for a big treat this football season thanks to a new and exciting offering from FOX Bet. The sports betting app just recently went live in Pennsylvania and it has been live in New Jersey for a while. In the period since it launched, it has […]

PGCB Posts Involuntary Exclusion List to The Public

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) kicked off the year on a rather high note through a very radical move that is intended to help it clean up its gambling industry. An Involuntary Exclusion List that comprises of a total of 809 names has now been made available to the public. The individuals that have […]

West Virginia Speeds Up Online Gaming Plans After Benchmarking in Pa.

It goes without saying that Pennsylvania is currently one of the most lucrative gambling destinations in the United States. In fact, it has grown so immensely that other states have begun to see it as one of the best benchmarks for their gaming industries. The latest state to consult with the Keystone State is West […]

Pennsylvania ‘Skill Games’ Still on the Spotlight

Earlier this month, “game of skill machines” which are classified under the “Pennsylvania Skill” brand were subject to lots of drama. These gaming machines which are very similar to slot machines have been on the receiving end of a number of rather controversial decisions with a number of police raids being organized and court orders […]

BetAmerica Online Sportsbook Goes Live in Pennsylvania

Following a massively successful three-day soft launch period, Churchill Downs Inc.’s BetAmerica online sportsbook officially made its debut in the Keystone State’s lucrative and rapidly growing sports betting market. The sportsbook went live last Wednesday and is now the eighth online sportsbook operator in the state. While this is the first time BetAmerica is venturing […]

Hollywood Casino York Receives Approval From PGCB

On Wednesday, December 19, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved the establishment of Penn National Gaming’s $120 million Category 4 mini-casino. The approval came after Penn National delivered a presentation that outlined some of the perks that will come with the satellite casino. This mini-casino will be located at the York Galleria Mall in […]

The Cordish Companies and FanDuel Team Up for Pa. Sports Betting

The Cordish Companies, the parent company of renowned gaming operator Live! Casino, has recently entered into a lucrative partnership with FanDuel. The daily fantasy sports provider cum sports betting operator is now the official betting partner of the two Live! Casino properties in Pennsylvania. Both gaming and hospitality facilities will go live sometime in 2020 […]

Google to Allow Online Casino Ads in Pennsylvania

Google, one of the world’s leading tech companies has recently changed its stance on online gambling, a move that proves that the United States is ready to fully embrace the iGaming industry. The company has recently allowed casino ads in four states – Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, all of which already have thriving […]

eSports Betting Live in New Jersey, Where Next?

Last month, casinos and racetracks in New Jersey began taking bets on esports tournaments, a move that further expanded the already thriving sports betting industry in the state. Needless to say, esports is a multi-billion industry that has sparked a lot of interest among investors in several different sectors. Esports betting is, therefore, a very […]

Events News

PGCB Joins AGA’s Responsible Gambling Roundtable

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, […]

PA’s Skill Game Controversy Heats Up with Hundreds of Machines Removed

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 […]

WSOP Online Breaks New Ground with Four-State Network

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 […]

Multi-State Internet Gaming Finally Launching in Pennsylvania

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 […]

Industry News

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surges with More Land-Based Casino Growth on the Horizon

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. […]

Happy Valley Casino Prepares for 2025 Launch with Dealer School Announcement

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 Welcomes 24th Online Casino as Monopoly Casino Goes Live

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 Casinos Set for Modernization as Slot Machine Requirements Face Major Overhaul

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 […]

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 […]