It is not often that we hear about companies or individuals overpaying taxes. Well, this is exactly what happened with Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment. The gambling operator has been one of the companies that have made sizeable contributions to the Keystone State’s development but, as it turns out, not all of it was intentional. The […]
Unibet, the flagship brand of European-based gambling company Kindred Group has recently extended its footprint in the United States by launching a sportsbook in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania is the second state that the gaming operator has set up shop in – earlier this month, it began its United States expansion bid in New Jersey. […]
It goes without saying that gambling in the Keystone State is doing quite well. The Lottery is one of the sectors that is still shining which is not very surprising especially considering the fact that it has existed longer than most other forms of gambling in the state. Even so, it continues to post record […]
In June, Apple announced some huge changes to the App Store guidelines pertaining to the kind of gambling apps that are allowed to be published. According to the new policy, the gambling app publishers will no longer be allowed to repackage websites with HTML5 technology and publish them as apps on the store. When the […]
The Pennsylvanian online gambling sector just recently went live and it is already performing very well. According to revenue figures that were recently released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), three of the state’s online gambling sites managed to perform their online sports betting counterparts in August 2019. While online gambling verticals are certainly […]
Its been just nearly two years since the Keystone State signed off on a massive gambling expansion bid that has propelled the growth of the industry so much that it is anticipated that state’s gambling market will be more valuable than those of any other state in the country. Just recently, online gambling was launched […]
About three months ago, Kindred debuted its online casino offering in New Jersey, one of the most lucrative gambling markets in the United States. As it turns out, that was just part of the operator’s plans to capitalize on the growing market in the state and it has followed through with the launch of an […]
Renowned Swedish provider of Live Casino products Evolution Gaming has recently accomplished another huge achievement, a development that is set to have a huge positive impact on its expansion bid in the United States. In a press release that was officially made public last week, the company announced that it had been awarded a conditional […]
On Wednesday, September 4, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) held a Category 4 satellite casino license auction as part of the state’s gambling expansion plans that were set in motion by its lawmakers back in 2017. Touted as “the auction to end all auctions”, the event was expected to draw in interested operators from […]
Nearly every fan of online gambling has had some experience with social casino games – the ones that allow players to place bets using fake currency on a variety of popular casino games. While these are mostly found on mobile gaming platforms and social media sites such as Facebook, they are beginning to take shape […]
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 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 […]
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). […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]