Caesars has released a fresh initiative to strengthen its position in the expanding market of Pennsylvania online casinos. In its new guise as Caesars Palace Online Casino, the company hopes to compete with other top providers in Pennsylvania. Not just in Pennsylvania, but throughout the country, industry behemoths like DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel have a […]
During the fiscal year 2022-2023, the gaming sector in Pennsylvania was on a phenomenal growth trajectory, setting multiple new revenue records. These milestones are reflective of the growing gambling market in the state. The PGCB reported record-breaking gaming revenue of $5.51 billion for the fiscal year. This figure represents a considerable rise of 10.0% above […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has achieved a significant milestone by processing its 20,000th voluntary request for self-exclusion from the state’s brick-and-mortar casinos. Pennsylvania’s Casino Self-Exclusion Program first launched in 2006 to provide gamblers with the option of excluding themselves from the state’s legal casinos and retail sportsbooks. The PGCB, under the leadership of […]
Through the first four months of 2018, the gambling business in Pennsylvania has continued its increasing trend. In April, gambling establishments in Pennsylvania raked in more than $476,7 million. As compared to April of 2022, that’s an improvement of 3.2%. In April of 2023, the state’s revenue hit $420 million for the ninth consecutive month. […]
According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the state’s gaming sector set a new monthly revenue record in March 2023. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Keystone State almost reached $515.3 million in March, breaking the $500 million barrier for the first time. This is an increase of 11% compared to the same period […]
In recent years, numerous states in the United States have legalized online sports betting due to its growing popularity. The so-called “risk-free bet” is only one of the many perks and promotions offered by sportsbooks to lure in new consumers. A risk-free bet is exactly what it sounds like: if you lose your first bet […]
In 2021, the Monroe County District Attorney’s office conducted illegal raids on the firm and took possession of Pace-O-Matic’s (the company behind Pennsylvania Skill games) assets. Slot machines and other gambling hardware and cash were part of the confiscated property. Last week, Monroe County, Pennsylvania ruled a return of property case in favor of the […]
According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), 2022 saw a record year for gambling earnings. Slot machines, table games, sports betting, internet gambling, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy competitions brought in a cumulative $5,211,303,191 in 2010, up almost half a billion from the year before, according to the PGCB. Revenue from slot machines […]
WynnBET’s application for a license to operate as an interactive gaming operator was granted by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board at their monthly meeting last Wednesday. WynnBET Casino backers in the state have been waiting since October 2021, when the company originally submitted its iGaming application for an online gaming license. With this green light […]
This year, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has noticed an uptick in the number of instances when individuals have left their children behind while they gambled. Consequently, the gaming board has launched a fresh initiative to address the problem. The purpose of the PGCB’s “Don’t Gamble with Kids” campaign is to raise awareness and discourage […]
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 […]