Sports
August 13, 2021
Pittsburgh Steelers Name Unibet Official Sports Partner
Kindred Group’s sportsbook brand announced on Thursday that it is now an Official Sportsbook Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pennsylvania. Under the deal, Kindred and the Steelers will boost fan engagement and collaborate via digital and social media channels. Unibet Becomes Official Sports Partner for the Pittsburgh Steelers Ahead of the football season, Unibet […]
Business
August 13, 2021
Rivers Casino Operator Sugarhouse Fined by Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator
In the overall scheme of things, it doesn’t seem like a huge ordeal, but Sugarhouse HSP Gaming has been given a slap on the wrist by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The casino operator was found to have violated state regulations regarding “approved internal controls” at its Rivers Casino Philadelphia property and agreed to […]
Industry
August 3, 2021
The Pennsylvania Lottery Reports $5 Billion in Game Sales
The Pennsylvania Lottery just recorded its tenth consecutive year in which the profits are running high. On Monday, the PA Lottery announced that the profits for the last fiscal year were north of $1.3 billion. Additionally, more than $5 billion was made by traditional game sales like multi-state draws and scratch-offs. Speaking on the revenue […]
Poker
July 19, 2021
WSOP Rolls Out $50k Depositor’s Freeroll in Pennsylvania
Eligible participants in the recently launched WSOP $50,000 Depositor’s Freeroll tournament in Pennsylvania get a shot at winning three seats for the WSOP $10,000 Main Event. The announcement of the tournament coincided with WSOP’s launch in the state following approval by the regulator last week. WSOP Launches $50k Depositor’s Freeroll Tournament After a successful field […]
Business
July 16, 2021
fuboTV Agrees PA Market Access with The Cordish Companies
A subsidiary of a live sports TV streaming platform and a casino operator joined forces to offer sports bettors in Pennsylvania another sportsbook option. Market Access Agreement Fubo Gaming and the owner and operator of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia and Live! Casino Pittsburgh gaming properties, The Cordish Companies, announced today a market access agreement […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
PGCB Welcomes New Chairwoman Denise J. Smyler
Denise J. Smyler is stepping in as the Pennsylvania gaming regulator’s new chairwoman following the retirement of the incumbent, David M. Barasch. Gov. Tom Wolf Introduces New PGCB Appointments The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the regulator that spearheaded the launch of all gambling segments in the Keystone State, now has a new chairwoman. Denise J. Smyler was […]
Poker
July 16, 2021
WSOP Makes Official Launch in Pennsylvania, Brings Bracelet Events and Tournaments
WSOP.com has become the latest poker platform to enter Pennsylvania, breaking up PokerStars’ monopoly and bringing more reasons for players to join. WSOP to Hopefully Drive Higher Participation in PA Poker Poker players in the Keystone State now have another option when it comes to online poker, as the state has officially welcomed the World Series of Poker […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
iGaming in Pennsylvania Stays Strong Even as Live Casinos Reopen
After COVID-19 hit the world, many people were forced to stay at home. For gamblers, that meant that the only way through which they can enjoy casino games is via online casinos. But, since casinos opened back in this state, the numbers show that many players have decided to stick with online gambling, rather than […]
Sports
July 15, 2021
BetMGM Dives Deeper into Pennsylvania with Pittsburg Pirates
BetMGM is teaming up with the Pittsburg Pirates in Pennsylvania to expand its brand awareness to PNC Park. BetMGM Expands Reach in Pennsylvania with Pittsburg Pirates As BetMGM continues to post exponential growth across the United States, the company is now teaming up with MLB’s Pittsburg Pirates in a partnership that will bring BetMGM branding […]
Industry
July 8, 2021
Interstate Gambling Compacts in the Cards for Pennsylvania, Michigan
Interstate gambling compacts may bring a lot of benefits to the already blooming US online gambling market. Such compacts enable states to share pools of online players. Reportedly, the regulators in Pennsylvania and Michigan are showing interest in expanding gambling to include interstate compacts. Interstate Gambling Compacts to Bring Benefits There are currently five US […]