Pennsylvania’s gambling regulator has taken action against two gaming companies over licensing and compliance issues, issuing a combined $100,250 in financial penalties. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved consent agreements involving MGM Resorts International and German gaming company CountR GmbH during its latest monthly public meeting. The cases highlight the regulatory obligations that come alongside […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 continues attracting gaming suppliers looking to establish a stronger foothold in the US online casino market, and Incentive Games is the latest company moving deeper into the space. The B2B gaming provider has secured an interim gaming license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, allowing it to offer its real-money gaming products to licensed […]
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 […]
Prediction markets are beginning to attract scrutiny in Pennsylvania as lawmakers examine whether the rapidly growing platforms should fall under the state’s gambling regulatory framework. The discussion reflects broader concerns about how these markets operate alongside traditional betting products and whether current oversight leaves gaps in consumer protection and tax policy. Unlike conventional sports betting […]
Pennsylvania has finally locked in its full iGaming figures for 2025, and the numbers confirm a historic year for the state’s online casino market. December delivered the exclamation point. Online casinos in the Keystone State generated $324.3 million in gross revenue during the final month of the year, setting a new all-time monthly record. The […]