It is now a week since the United States Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and a number of states are already gearing up for a legalized sports betting future. While awaiting the federal legalization of the activity, Governor Tom Wolf signed a law that will deal with the […]
The 2018 World Series of Poker is almost here with the first bracelet events set to kick off on May 30. There is a lot of exciting things to look forward to including the chance to see our favorite poker players in action. Fortunately, the Pennsylvania all-time money list includes plenty of poker players that […]
Renowned online gambling company, The Stars Group has reported a 23 percent year-on-year increase in its revenue during the first quarter of this year. Issuing its first trading update of the year, the company reported group revenues that summed up to $393 million – this surpassed the $317 million that it accrued during the same […]
Penn National Gaming, one of Pennsylvania’s licensed casino operators might come to the rescue of a historic landmark that was part of the 1800s Underground Railroad. The operator claimed the first satellite casinos auction with a $50.1 million bid in January chose an area within a 15-mile radius centered in York County where the historic […]
According to an official statement made by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), daily fantasy sports contest are finally legal in the state. Having been long considered to be a legal gray area in a number of states, the launch of a regulated daily fantasy sports industry in the Keystone state is huge step forward […]
For those who doubted it, the Keystone state finally has some tangible evidence that its planned gambling expansion is not a mere pipe dream. However, the progress does not begin with online poker or even sports betting but instead, the process has kicked off with a broad expansion of the PA lottery which is another […]
A fortnight ago on Monday, April 16, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) officially gave the state’s casinos interested in offering online gambling the go-ahead to petition the board for interactive gaming licenses. This was confirmed by the PGCB’s director of communication Doug Harbach. Thanks to a law that was enacted in October last year, […]
Breach of trust has always been a critical concern for players when it comes to online poker operators. The first ever breach dates to as far back as 2001 when PokerSpot, one of the pioneering online poker sites shut down abruptly taking $400,000 worth of player deposits with it. However, the true wakeup call came […]
According to a report filed by Associated Press, online gaming behemoths 888 Holdings and World Series of Poker have plans to debut online player pools between New Jersey and Nevada. Nevada and Delaware have had a poker liquidity sharing arrangement for years now which means that Delaware is definitely in the mix. Nevada and New […]
Pennsylvania has been working very hard towards achieving a sustainable and regulated online gambling field. The state hopes to achieve this by designing a number of suitable regulatory measures that will not only ensure that the state as whole benefits from the gambling industry but also make sure that players are treated to nothing but […]
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 […]