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Business
April 5, 2023
White Hat Expands RSI Deal to Pennsylvania and New Jersey
White Hat Studios continues to expand the reach of its impressive content to new jurisdictions. On Wednesday, the company revealed that it boosted its partnership with the leading US iGaming operator, Rush Street Interactive (RSI). As a result, White Hat Studios delivered its content for RSI’s brands in two strategic US markets, Pennsylvania and New […]
Industry
April 5, 2023
Pennsylvania’s Problem Gambler Numbers Go Up Since 2019
Pennsylvania has been doing well in terms of the amount of sports betting handle it has been bringing in. Online gambling activities such as iGaming have thrived, but one problem has continued to mount – the number of people who step forward and seek help for gambling problems has also increased. Calls to Gambling Helpline […]
Esports
April 5, 2023
Pennsylvanian Lawmakers Want Esports Betting Signed into Law
Things are changing fast though, as Pennsylvania is moving quickly towards the legalization of esports gambling, which may be coming sooner than you suspect. HB733, a piece of legislation that is making its way through the Pennsylvania General Assembly, could finally make this happen. Let’s Legalize Esports One Pennsylvania Lawmaker Says Neilson and his colleagues […]
Casino
March 27, 2023
White Hat Studios and Caesars Expand Content Alliance to PA
The partnership allows both companies to benefit from their operations in the United States. The supplier will be able to expand its acclaimed titles in one of the fastest-growing iGaming markets in the United States whereas Caesars will grow its footprint with local gamers in the state. Expanding Pennsylvanian iGaming Momentum with White Hat The […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
One in Three Pennsylvanian Gamblers Report Problems
According to the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs, Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, one in 10 Pennsylvanian residents is gambling online. The numbers come as part of a second annual report released by the two institutions as they continue to monitor and map the industry. Increasing Number of Online Gamblers […]
Casino
March 27, 2023
Legal Battle Over POM Gaming Machines Heads to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Law.com reported that the legality of gaming devices produced by Pace-O-Matic (POM), a company based in the state of Georgia, is set to be considered by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. An appeal was made possible due to Pace-O-Matic discontinuing the lawsuit. The case will address open questions surrounding how Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code interacts with the […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
GiG Secures Licenses in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced that it has successfully secured licenses in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania. According to the company, it was handed an Online Sports Wagering Operator License in the former state and a full Interactive Gaming Manufacturer License in the latter. GiG explained that the first of the two licenses, […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
PGCB Fines Three Operators $60K, Bans Two Punters from Casinos
Three consent agreements featuring $60,000 of fines to online casino operators were approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) at its latest public meeting. The watchdog also punished two punters for leaving their kids unattended at a casino while gambling. Responsible Gaming Tool Violations Presented by PGCB’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC), the consent […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Shows Impressive Growth in February
The results indicate a substantial 21.6% increase from the corresponding period last year. Pennsylvania Casinos Report Sustained Growth in February 2023 Revenue Figures Pennsylvania has set a new record for the second-largest revenue month ever in February, capping off a remarkable run of three consecutive record-setting months to the end of 2022. While December was […]
Sports
March 20, 2023
Pennsylvania Set to Stamp Out “Risk-Free” from Betting Bonuses
The idea of “free bets” or “risk-free bets” is not exactly new. Yet, it has been granted a slightly different meaning in the fast-growing sports betting industry in the United States, where the idea of a risk-free wager stands for a bet that would simply be returned to you if you end up losing your […]