Legal
October 10, 2020
PA VGT Expansion Bill Faces Opposition by POM and Casinos
The gambling expansion proposed in Pennsylvania faces the opposition of the skill-based gaming and casino industry. The industries warn that if the bill is approved, there may be as many as 85,000 gaming machines in the state, which is more than five times the current number. The Debate on Gambling Expansion in Pennsylvania Continues The […]
Business
October 9, 2020
NetEnt to Roll out Games on DraftKings Casino in Pennsylvania
DraftKings is in the process of expanding its online casino in Pennsylvania with a fresh addition of NetEnt slots and games. DraftKings to Launch NetEnt Games on Pennsylvanian Casino Supplier of casino games and technology NetEnt has expanded on an existing deal with U.S. industry betting and gambling firm DraftKings. As per the new agreement, […]
Poker
October 6, 2020
888 Granted Interactive Gaming Manufacturer License in PA
Online poker operator 888 Holdings has been granted an interactive gaming manufacturer license in Pennsylvania, a move that may soon introduce a second poker operator, besides PokerStars, almost a year after the online poker market went live in the state. As expected, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted in favor of the license application […]
Business
September 22, 2020
NetEnt Boosts Pennsylvanian Footprint with Wind Creek Deal
Clients of Wind Creek Casino, Pennsylvania are now going to enjoy content by the digital entertainment leader NetEnt. With the recent deal, NetEnt continues its plan for expansion across the U.S. NetEnt Launches Online Content for Wind Creek Casino The digital entertainment company NetEnt continues its expansion on the fast-growing U.S. market. Today, September 22, […]
Legal
September 19, 2020
Father and Son Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Ring in PA
After pleading guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in Pennsylvania, Robert “Bobby I” Iannelli and his son Robert “Rusty” Iannelli entered into a plea agreement. They were sentenced to 10-year probation and a fine of $225,000 each. Father and Son Plead Guilty After pleading guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in Western Pennsylvania, […]
Business
September 9, 2020
Penn National Soft Launches Sportsbook App in PA
The soft launch of the new Barstool Sportsbook app by Penn National in Pennsylvania was announced yesterday. The test will be for the period September 15-17. Upon successful regulatory approvals, the operator plans to officially launch the app on September 18. Penn National Launches Test for Its New Barstool Sportsbook App in Pennsylvania Tuesday, September […]
Casino
September 3, 2020
Pennsylvania Sells Mini-Casino License to Ira Lubert
PGCB has successfully auctioned off a mini-casino license on Wednesday, with Ira Lubert, the investor who helped open Valley Forge Casino Resort, winning the $10 million license. Mini-Casino License Sold to Ira Lubert in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania continues to expand its gaming industry after spending several weeks trying to auction off a mini-casino license. It finally […]
Business
August 18, 2020
PA Casinos Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels in July, Beat 2019 Results
Casinos in Pennsylvania posted strong revenue for July, recovering to pre-pandemic levels, the PGCB reported on Monday. Revenue in PA Casinos Beats July 2019 Results Gambling revenue has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) said on Monday, citing the numbers for July. According to the results submitted to the regulator by […]
Casino
August 18, 2020
In-construction Live! Casino Pittsburgh Hopes to Open in 2020
With the nationwide lockdown disrupting economic activity, the currently in construction Live! Casino Pittsburgh casino is hoping to open before 2020 is out. Live! Casino Pittsburgh Hoping to Open in 2020 Despite a disruption caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, the mini-casino Live! Casino Pittsburgh is hoping to open for business by the end of the […]
Business
July 15, 2020
DraftKings’ Standalone Casino App Launched in Pennsylvania
Daily fantasy and sports book provider DraftKings announced Tuesday it launched the standalone version of its online casino app in Pennsylvania. Before the launch, DraftKings’ online casino was present in the state, being embedded in the DraftKings Sportsbook app which launched in the spring. DraftKings standalone casino app presence in Pennsylvania makes the Keystone State […]