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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 […]

Pennsylvania Gambling Lobby Spending Surges Ahead of Tax Debate

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 […]

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 […]

Skill Games in Pennsylvania Back in the Spotlight as New Regulation Bill Emerges

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 […]

Micro-Betting and VIP Perks Under Legal Scrutiny in Pennsylvania

Regulators in Pennsylvania are taking a closer look at how online betting platforms operate, as a new lawsuit puts industry practices under scrutiny. Filed in Philadelphia, the case names DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports and the National Football League, alleging that their products are designed in ways that can intensify problem gambling. The complaint, brought by […]

Caesars Adds Hacksaw Gaming Titles to Pennsylvania Online Casino Platforms

Hacksaw Gaming has widened its presence in the United States with a fresh rollout of its online casino titles across Caesars Entertainment’s digital platforms in Pennsylvania. This move further advances the developer’s accelerating push into one of the nation’s most competitive iGaming markets. The launch brings several of Hacksaw’s most recognizable games to Caesars Palace […]

New Bill Seeks Balance Between Taxation and Opportunity for Pennsylvania Skill Games

Pennsylvania’s thriving skill games market is once again in the spotlight as lawmakers, operators, and small business owners debate the future of the unregulated gaming sector. The introduction of Senate Bill 626 (SB 626) could finally bring structure to an industry that has operated in a legal gray zone for years. As expected, it was […]

PGCB Joins AGA’s Responsible Gambling Roundtable

The focus on responsible gambling in Pennsylvania intensified this week as the American Gaming Association (AGA) hosted a roundtable discussion. The event brought together leading voices from regulation, advocacy, and industry, further affirming the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen safeguards in a gaming sector that continues to grow rapidly. The event took place on Tuesday, […]

Happy Valley Casino Prepares for 2025 Launch with Dealer School Announcement

The former Macy’s at the Nittany Mall is undergoing a $120 million transformation into central Pennsylvania’s newest entertainment hub. Happy Valley Casino is scheduled to open next spring, bringing with it about 600 slot machines, 22 table games, a full-service restaurant, bar, and grab-and-go dining. The project is expected to create roughly 300 jobs in […]

Pennsylvania Welcomes 24th Online Casino as Monopoly Casino Goes Live

Pennsylvania’s booming iGaming market just welcomed a new player to the arena. Monopoly Casino, a new online casino platform operated by Bally’s Corporation, officially launched in the state following full regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Known for its iconic board game origins, the Monopoly brand is now powering a fully licensed […]