The law that prohibited Pennsylvanian casino operators from contributing to political campaigns has now officially been lifted. The ruling which was delivered on Wednesday, September 19 by U.S. District Judge Sylvia Rambo, a federal judge, cited the fact the provision violated constitutional protections over political associations. According to the judge in her 32-page opinion, the […]
Boyd Gaming recently completed its acquisition of Valley Forge Casino Resort, nearly nine months after it officially begun the process. With the newly acquired property, Boyd which was founded in 1975 now boasts of 25 casino properties across eight states: Pennsylvania, Nevada, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Kansas. Valley Forge Casino Resorts, an operation […]
Global Poker has always been at the forefront of ensuring customer satisfaction with its neat portfolio of mind-boggling promotions and now the operator is taking it to the next level. This development comes in the form of a partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) something that effectively merges one of the country’s favorite sports and […]
Pennsylvania’s online gambling industry has received yet another boost with the approval of two more casinos’ licenses by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). SugarHouse casino and Penn National Gaming’s Hollywood casino, are now the fourth and fifth of the state’s 13 casinos to receive approval for online gambling, behind Harrah’s, Parx and Mount Airy […]
Sports betting in the Keystone Stone is almost becoming a reality having been set in motion by license applications by some of the state’s interested operators. It is also just a matter of time before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) finally finishes up on furnishing the regulations that will be governing the industry. Placing […]
Given the somewhat high level of success that shared liquidity online poker has achieved in New Jersey, the focus has shifted to the long-awaited but pending launch of online poker in the Keystone State. However, there is some bad news – the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has stated that at the present moment, it is […]
Penn National Gaming, the parent company of Hollywood Casino Grantville is reportedly set to pick its first mini casino location during a September 12 meeting that will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). This is going to be the first Category 4 casino in Southeastern Pennsylvania and is, therefore, a considerably big […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Monday revealed that the owner of Parx Casino is the second applicant for the state’s online gambling licenses. Greenwood Gaming Entertainment, the owner of the casino, hopes to offer the sports betting services at the Bensalem casino as well as at the off-track betting parlor it owns in […]
Last Wednesday, half of the licensed Pennsylvanian casinos proved that they are willing to do whatever is legally possible to protect their rights after they filed yet another lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Lottery. The state hosts a wide array of gaming offering one of which is the iLottery that has been subject to a ton […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on August 17 approved the online gaming licenses for Parx Casino, Harrah’s Philadelphia and Mount Airy – hopefully, several of the remaining casinos that applied for the interactive casino licenses will receive approvals in due course. In the meantime, the three casinos that were approved for online gambling are already […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 are considering new measures to prevent students from accessing online casinos and sports betting platforms during the school day. State Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington) introduced House Bill 2631, which would require licensed online gambling operators to block access to their platforms from within Pennsylvania K-12 schools. The legislation would use technology already common […]
Pennsylvania’s gaming industry reached a new milestone in May 2026, setting an all-time monthly revenue record of $625.5 million, according to the latest report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The record-breaking performance marks a 3.93% increase compared with May 2025 and surpasses the previous high of $623.1 million set in January 2025. The […]
Pennsylvania’s online gambling industry just posted another record year, but that success is now drawing increased scrutiny in Harrisburg. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is preparing legislation that would place new restrictions on online casinos and sportsbooks, arguing that the state’s rapidly expanding digital gaming market needs stronger consumer safeguards. State Reps. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) […]
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 […]
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 […]