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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pennsylvania’s skill game industry has reached a major crossroads after lawmakers failed to establish a regulatory framework before the deadline to legalize and tax the machines. An estimated 70,000 terminals are now affected by a ban that prohibits their operation outside licensed casinos and qualifying truck stops. The restrictions took effect at midnight, opening the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’s gambling industry is bringing in billions of dollars, but lawmakers are increasingly concerned about what happens when betting becomes as easy as checking a phone. A newly formed bipartisan Problem Gambling Caucus is looking to turn those concerns into practical safeguards, with a focus on protecting young people and making online gambling safer. Announced […]
Live! Casino Pittsburgh will continue operating for another five years after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously renewed its Category 4 casino license, allowing the Westmoreland County property to maintain its place in the state’s regulated gambling market. The decision followed a review of the casino’s operations, with regulators examining its compliance record and community […]
Artificial intelligence could face new restrictions in New York’s online sports betting market, as regulators move to limit how sportsbooks use customer data to personalize gambling offers and influence betting decisions. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) unanimously advanced a revised proposal on Friday that would restrict licensed mobile sportsbooks, their affiliates and vendors […]
Pennsylvania’s veterans and fraternal organizations are pushing lawmakers to overhaul charitable gaming before thousands of clubs lose a major source of revenue when skill games are removed next month. The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania has joined PlayPA for Charity, a coalition supporting House Bill 1050, which would bring electronic pull-tabs into the state’s charitable […]
The line between sports betting and financial trading is becoming a major point of contention in the US gambling industry, and Pennsylvania is now part of the push to settle the debate. Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 40 states urging the US Supreme Court to consider whether […]
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 […]
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’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 […]