The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is already publishing responses to is the sports betting regulations that it proposed last month in a preliminary framework draft. As it turns out, the stakeholders of Pennsylvania’s budding sports betting industry took full advantage of the window for public comment that was allowed by the board after announcing […]
Following the recent repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) by the United States Supreme Court in about a month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently promulgated regulations that would control the new industry. The details of sports betting in the Keystone State can be found in Act 42 of 2017 […]
It is about a couple of months now since the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the beginning of the 90-day period in which it would be accepting interactive gaming licenses. Since that date (April 16), the board has not received a single online gambling license application and this is starting to draw a bit […]
A couple of months ago, one of the biggest concerns for Pennsylvanian online casino operators was the issue of skins. Fortunately, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) acted quickly and made sure that the issue was sorted out – the board allowed operators to have multiple online gaming skins. However, as it turns out, while […]
As Pennsylvania’s state-wide gambling expansion plans begin to take effect, the repercussions and its subsequent ripple effects are beginning to become more prominent. Penn National Gaming Inc. was one of the operators that were lucky enough to acquire the mini-casino licenses from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in an auction earlier this year. Since then, […]
Last Thursday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it is accepting submissions from casino license holders who are interested in offering sports betting services to the state’s market. This marked the first move towards the Keystone State’s efforts to implement legal sports betting following the key U.S. Supreme Court ruling that abolished the […]
After deciding on temporary regulations for sports betting last Wednesday, the seven-member Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) followed through with more developments on Thursday when they begin accepting sports betting license applications from the state’s existing casino license holders. A product of a unanimous agreement among the members of the PGCB, the temporary regulations mark […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on May 30 unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 Casino Operator’s License for the Northampton County-based Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem that is owned and operated by Sands Bethworks, LLC. After the 35-minute long Wednesday meeting, the 7-member board concluded that Sands Bethworks, LLC had fulfilled all the obligations and […]
Regardless of the fact that it is nearing a tipping point in terms of public acceptance, the recent United States Supreme Court Ruling that struck down the federal ban on sports betting is still facing strong opposition from a number of people who are anticipating major losses due to the development. It is still to […]
Ever wondered what poker would be liked if you could somehow magically see everyone’s hole cards? Well, if you have then this must be your lucky due because PokerStars is debuting a game that will give players the chance to do just this. Showtime Hold’em, the game, is an exciting no-limit variant and twist on […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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’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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]