The Keystone State’s retail sports betting market recently grew bigger thanks to the launch of two new sportsbooks. The sportsbooks which went live on Thursday, August 8, were launched just in time for the NFL preseason which implies that the state is now on full throttle in as far as the sports betting industry is […]
The Keystone State’s online gambling sector has recently launched and while this is certainly a great development for the state, there are bound to be a few issues that will need to be sorted out especially with regards to consumer protection. To that effect, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Monday issued a press release […]
The Pennsylvania Lottery has recently released its revenue report and it is very impressive, to say the least. The lottery managed to reach record revenues of a whopping $4.5 billion in the last 12 months ending on June 30. This amount sums up to a 7.2 percent increased in profit for the state lottery and […]
Penn National secures a string of deals theScore, PointsBet, DraftKings and The TSG join in Kambi replaces William Hill as official partner Sportsbook and iGaming company Penn National Gaming has revealed a number of partnerships with some of the best betting agencies in the world. Penn National’s Multi-Year Partnerships Revealed Penn National Gaming has landed […]
Renowned daily fantasy sports betting operator FanDuel has recently become the fourth to go live with sports betting operations in the Keystone State. This move comes after a successful test phase that was overseen by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) which further proves that the operator has already got a hang of what the […]
Mid this month, the Empire State saw the launch of its very first regulated sportsbook. This comes six years after the enabling law was passed and a little over a year since the United Supreme Court abolished the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Sports betting in the state was authorized under a voter-approved […]
Online gambling in Pennsylvania officially kicked off as promised on July 15 albeit for a testing period that was overseen by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). While this development was highly welcomed by the state’s gambling community in the state, the absence of online poker in the newly launched online gaming operations did not […]
The Keystone State’s massive gambling market continues to grow and as expected, it has been able to generate significant amounts of revenue through various sectors. In fact, it is safe to say that the gaming industry, in one way or the other, has managed to surpass a lot of expectations, a trend that is likely […]
Following several months of rigorous product testing by the Pennsylvanian Gaming Control Board (PGCB), three of the Keystone State’s licensed casino operators have recently begun offering their online gaming products to the state’s residents. Pennsylvania will now be finally joining the small list of states where online casino-style gaming is fully legalized and regulated. Penn […]
A while back, a coalition of seven casinos in Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop the Pennsylvania Lottery from offerings online casino-style games. Last Friday, the casinos were dealt a huge blow when a Commonwealth Court chose to side with the lottery. The Pennsylvania Lottery officially launched its online lottery product in […]
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 […]