Poker
July 7, 2021
World Series of Poker Site to Launch in Pennsylvania Next Week
The World Series of Poker will finally have its real money poker site available in Pennsylvania to the delight of all poker fans in the state. This was made possible by WSOP partnering with the Harrah’s Philadelphia casino owned by Ceasars, as Pennsylvania’s online gambling laws require. WSOP.com PA Launches Next Monday WSOP made the announcement on July 6 and promised […]
Casino
July 5, 2021
PlayStar Casino Secures Pennsylvania iGaming Market Access
PlayStar Casino signed a multi-year partnership deal with casino giant Caesars Entertainment to gain market access in Pennsylvania ahead of its upcoming debut in New Jersey. Double Addressable Market The agreement between PlayStar Casino and Caesars will allow the iGaming brand to double its addressable market by way of population and gross gaming revenue when […]
Casino
July 1, 2021
GiG Expands PlayStar Casino Partnership to Pennsylvania
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and PlayStar Casino signed a long-term agreement to expand their current partnership by powering the offering of the online gaming brand in Pennsylvania. Revenue Share Model The new agreement, which builds on the foundation of the initial partnership between the technology supplier and the online casino brand, will see PlayStar Casino […]
Industry
June 29, 2021
Betway Lands in Pennsylvania under the Watchful Eye of Gaming Regulators
Betway is ready to add Pennsylvania to its growing US portfolio. It only has to pass what should be a simple test before it can declare victory, and that test is now underway. If everything goes well, the company will bring an online sportsbook and an iGaming platform to the Keystone State, ready to take […]
Legal
June 28, 2021
PA PID and PAHBPA Revenue Sharing Dispute Referred to Court
An ongoing dispute between Presque Isle Downs and Casino (PID) and the Pennsylvania Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (PAHBPA) saw a federal lawsuit filed by the racino operator in the US District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Lawsuit to Counter PAHBPA Claims The civil complaint filed by PID Thursday seeks to block allegations from PAHBPA stated in a 2020 […]
Business
June 23, 2021
Sporttrade Raised $36M to Boost Sports Betting Exchange Operation
Sports betting operator Sporttrade announced it raised $36 million in funding from private investors from the financial services and gaming sectors to strengthen its position in the US. Attracting Investor Interest The Philadelphia-based fintech company received funding from Jump Capital, Impression Ventures, Hudson River Trading, and Tower Research Ventures, as well as from former CEO […]
Industry
June 17, 2021
PGCB Approves Consent Agreements, Collects $284,000 in Fines
Six consent agreements totaling $284,000 in fines and non-monetary sanctions to casino and gaming license holders were approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) during its meeting Wednesday. Boyd Gaming and Penn National were among the gaming operators which reached consent agreements with the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel to pay financial sanctions for […]
Casino
June 14, 2021
Penn National Ready to Bring Barstool Sportsbook to a Pennsylvania Casino
Pennsylvania’s sports gambling market has been relatively successful, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and Penn National Gaming is going to make sure it gets a significant piece of the action. The gaming operator is bringing a physical Barstool Sportsbook to the state, with the first branded property expected to be launched later this year. Barstool at […]
Casino
May 31, 2021
Borgata and BetMGM in Pennsylvania Launch Blackjack Leaderboard
Blackjack fans in Pennsylvania are in for a treat after the Borgata Casino and BetMGM launched a new special promotion. The two venues have launched a $25,000 blackjack leaderboard promo that holds prizes for the top 200 participants. The $25,000 Blackjack Leaderboard Promotion Last week, BetMGM and Borgata Casino in Pennsylvania launched a big blackjack […]
Legal
May 31, 2021
Online Casino Operators Lose Court Battle with the Pennsylvania Lottery
When Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greenlighted gambling expansion in the state in 2017, it was the start of a race. Both the Pennsylvania Lottery and casino operators were allowed to offer online games, with the Lottery staying in its niche and casino operators introducing digital casinos. The Lottery won the race, introducing several options before the operators could get […]