Just a little over two weeks after a federal court ruled against its recent reinterpretation of the 1961 Wire Act, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has suffered yet another potential blow. This is because Congress has taken a keen interest in fighting against the recently-published Wire Act opinion that was set to effectively […]
Philadelphia’s Sugar House Casino is soon set to rebrand as part of a series of upgrades that Rush Street Gaming, the property’s owner, has planned. This fall, the gaming and entertainment complex will officially change its name to Rivers Casino Philadelphia. As it turns out, these changes have been part of the company’s plans for […]
On Wednesday, June 12, Penn National Gaming Inc. undertook one of the very last steps in winning the approval of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for its plans to construct and operate a satellite casino in Berks County. During the hearing, the company showcased detailed plans for the proposed Hollywood Casinos Morgantown. The company’s plans […]
Last month, the Keystone States 12 licensed and regulated casino operators managed to generate a whopping $209.6 million in combined gross revenue from slot machine gaming – this is a 2.7 percent year-on-year increase according to the figures that were released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Tuesday, June 4. The gaming control board’s […]
Last Monday, the state of New Hampshire won the legal challenge against the US Department of Justice’s revises opinion of the 1961 Wire Act. Paul Barbadoro, the federal judge who presided over the case, ruled that the Wire Act applies only to sports betting and not all forms of online gambling as stipulated by the […]
On Tuesday, May 28, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it is creating a new support program that is meant to act as a self-help tool for problem gamblers in the state. Referred to as the iGaming Self Exclusion Program, the new initiative will allow people to exclude themselves from placing sports bets […]
Over a year after the deal was announced, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has finally approved the sale of the $1.3 Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem to an affiliate of an Indian Tribe. The transaction which was announced on Wednesday, May 29 by Wind Creek Hospitality which is affiliated to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians […]
It has been a long time coming but Pennsylvanian sports betting fans are now going to be able to place bets online. This news came on Tuesday, May 28 when the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board gave Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino the green light to launch its online sports betting offering making is the very first casino […]
Pennsylvania’s sports betting industry is yet to officially go live but already, the sports betting operators are already working on the implementation of a few vital components that are reminiscent of online poker operations. This is through the use of sports betting kiosks which offer the sports bettors the ability to access sports betting services […]
Last week, news emerged that MGM Resorts International had entered talks with Wynn Resorts over the possible acquisition of the $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor. Latest news reveals that MGM has opted to break off the talks to buy the Greater Boston casino property citing a number of concerns that were voiced by the casino […]
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 […]