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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push for Gambling Safeguards as Younger Bettors Drive Addiction Concerns

Pennsylvania lawmakers are revisiting gambling reform efforts as addiction specialists and university researchers warn that online betting is increasingly affecting younger adults and even college students. The renewed debate comes as sports betting continues to expand across mobile apps, social media, and live sports broadcasts, with regulators and health professionals raising concerns about how easily […]

May 18, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Shift Away from Credit Card Gambling Deepens as Bet365 Joins Rivals

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 […]

April 19, 2026

Online Gambling and Credit Card Debt Amid Pennsylvania’s Growth Streak

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 […]

March 21, 2024