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 […]
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 […]
The growth of online casino gaming has made data protection a core part of the player experience. Operators now handle everything from identity documents and payment information to account activity and financial records, creating a security responsibility that extends well beyond protecting a customer’s bankroll. That responsibility is now facing scrutiny in Pennsylvania after a […]
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 […]
Pennsylvania’s gaming market continued to grow in July, with casinos, online gaming, sports betting, video gaming terminals and fantasy contests generating $591.1 million in combined revenue. This represented a 5.99% increase from July 2025, while gaming activity generated approximately $256.8 million in tax revenue for the Commonwealth, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). […]
Pennsylvania’s casino market has become part of a much larger expansion story. Operators are pursuing growth across state and national borders, bringing new games to players while using established technology and customer bases to enter emerging regulated markets. Caesars Entertainment and AGS recently expanded their collaboration through two new slot releases available across Pennsylvania, New […]
Pennsylvania is considering a broad update to its responsible gambling regulations, with proposed changes covering everything from online casino and sports betting accounts to advertising and player protection messaging. The review comes as Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling market continues to span multiple forms of wagering, including retail and online casinos, sports betting, video gaming terminals and […]
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 managed to settle the state budget, but they left another major gambling issue unresolved. Skill games were not part of the agreement, leaving the machines in legal limbo and putting the industry on track for a potentially dramatic shakeup when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling takes effect later this year. The court has […]
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 […]