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Casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. confirmed this week that it had withdrawn its lawsuit against the Keystone State challenging the legalization and expansion of the so-called “mini-casinos”.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 […]
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 […]