For quite some time now there has been a ton of speculation regarding the future of sports betting in Pennsylvania especially when considering the high sports betting taxes that the operators will be subject to. A number of bookmakers and casino operators have raised complaints but there has not been any action that favors them. […]
Last Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Lottery rolled out the latest additions to its robust line up of games with the introduction of a simulates sports games which will certainly appeal to auto racing and football fans. The news of the new Pennsylvania Lottery virtual sports comes amidst similar reports from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) […]
Mount Airy Casino might just be the next biggest thing to happen to Beaver County. The Monroe County-based operator has purchased over 100 acres of land near Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 376 to build a mini-casino entertainment complex, that is expected to open in late 2019. The entertainment complex will be bringing with it hundreds […]
Last Friday, British bookmaker, William Hill PLC., in a press release announced that it will be providing sports betting risk management services as well as mobile betting tech to at least 11 casinos in Mississippi including Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, Hard Rock Casino Hotel & Casino Biloxi, WaterView Casino in Vicksburg, Palace Casino […]
In late 2017, the state of Pennsylvania passed a legislation that paved the way for online gaming. Now, several months later, 9 of the state’s 13 licensed casinos have applied for the licenses to offer interactive gaming products at a discounted cost of $10 million. This licenses will give the licensees the right to offer […]
Parx Casino on July 30 announced that it has reached a material contract with award-winning developer and suppliers of enterprise-level B2B internet gaming software, services and online gaming content, GAN. The two are partnering up to offer sports betting at both retail and online levels in Pennsylvania. Parx Casino was one of the nine licensed […]
Microgaming last week rolled out its news Prima Poker software on its Microgaming Poker Network after having worked for a year to revitalize the product. Prima may have a new face thanks to Microgaming’s tremendous efforts to reintroduce into the market but it is by no means an entirely new name in the online poker […]
Casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. confirmed this week that it had withdrawn its lawsuit against the Keystone State challenging the legalization and expansion of the so-called “mini-casinos”. Penn National went public with its objection to the new Category 4 casino licenses that authorized the establishment of new mini-casino in the state. According to Penn […]
Parx Casino owner, Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, was the first licensed operator to apply for Pennsylvania’s interactive gaming license. Since then, the casino has been moving swiftly with its plans to take full advantage of the opportunity that the interactive gaming market in the Keystone State. A great online casino operation requires some talent and […]
Last week, 3 of Pennsylvania’s 13 licensed casino operators forwarded their applications for the state’s online gambling licenses. Now, the number has gone up with a six more operators applying for the licenses on Monday evening shortly before the previous phase of the application window ended. Each of the casinos seeking online gambling licenses anted […]
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 […]