Industry
December 20, 2022
PGCB: Gambling Revenue Reached $452M Thanks to iGaming
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a report, according to which the gaming revenue generated from all kinds of gambling continued to rise and reached $452,357,922 in November, especially because of online gambling. That is an increase of 4.59% compared to the November 2021 results and approximately $2 million more than the revenue […]
Casino
December 16, 2022
Parx Goes Cashless Thanks to Sightline and L&W
The Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, has launched cashless gaming on its casino floor, allowing its customers to pay and play without using cash. This would not have been possible without the property’s agreements with payment provider Sightline Payments and gaming products specialist Light & Wonder. Customers Can Now Play Cashless Thanks to the new […]
Legal
December 15, 2022
PGCB Fined BetMGM, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing
The scene is growing in Pennsylvania but that doesn’t mean it should come with relaxed regulations. When rules are broken, eventually it all comes up. $7.5K Fine Over Illegal Sports Betting on Boxing The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) jointly fined casino operator BetMGM and sports wagering operator Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association (MTRA) over illegal […]
Legal
December 15, 2022
PGCB Moves Forward with Licensing Procedure for Mini-Casino at Nittany Mall
The proposal for a mini-casino at Nittany Mall in State College, Pennsylvania, submitted by SC Gaming OpCo, which won a public bid for the project two years ago, may be moving forward after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted unanimously for the licensing procedure to advance to the next stage. PGCB Moves Licensing Forward […]
Casino
December 14, 2022
Mount Airy Casino Resort Bars U-21s from Hotel, Bar and Gaming Areas
Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania will restrict the entry of individuals under the age of 21 to its hotel rooms, spa and pool areas, casino floor and bar areas, and restaurants. The measure will come into effect over the coming weekend and kick in on Sunday. Mount Airy Casino becomes the latest resort to […]
Casino
December 9, 2022
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Market Ready to Introduce 2FA Ahead of 2023
Pennsylvania is getting ready to join the New Jersey and Ontario online gambling markets and introduce two-factor authentication (2FA) as a mandatory enhanced security method. The new changes need to be implemented by all operators by December 31. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) originally informed licensed operators about the upcoming move in June, giving […]
Sports
November 30, 2022
PointsBet’s BetCast to Broadcast Four Games of the 76ers
Australian-based sportsbook PointsBet extended an existing partnership with NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus to re-launch a series of sports betting presentations during regular season games of the Philadelphia 76ers. Extending NBC Sports Philadelphia Collaboration The new edition of BetCast will broadcast four games on the 76ers which will be featured on NBC […]
Sports
November 24, 2022
BetParx Launches Sparx to Create Bespoke Betting Experience
BetParx has launched a new Sparx tab on its sportsbook app in Pennsylvania, as the latest addition to the platform. The new addition to the sportsbook has been developed by the company in partnership with Epoxy.ai, and it’s intended to create a more personalized experience for sports fans in Keystone State and beyond. BetParx Continues […]
Industry
November 22, 2022
PGCB Launches “Don’t Gamble with Kids” Campaign
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), which regulates all aspects of the Commonwealth’s casino industry, has launched the “Don’t Gamble with Kids“ campaign ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. The weekend, which is known for being one of the busiest times of the year for land casinos in the state, is expected to once again […]
Business
November 18, 2022
Operators in Pennsylvania Enjoy Strong Results in October
October marked another stellar month for licensed operators in Pennsylvania, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Gambling Revenue Hits $450.2M in October The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), tasked with the regulation of sports betting and gambling in the state, revealed Thursday that the total revenue from all forms of […]
