Prediction Markets
May 7, 2026
Pennsylvania Regulator Urges CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a warning to federal regulators, cautioning that the rapid expansion of prediction markets could undermine years of careful gambling oversight. In a sharply worded memo, the PGCB criticized the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allowing platforms offering event-based contracts to operate as unregulated sportsbooks. State Regulators […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
Caesars Entertainment’s Ca$hline Game Launches in Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Earlier this year, Caesars Entertainment launched its first in-house slot game, Ca$hline. The title was initially available in New Jersey before launching in Ontario and Michigan. The game has now also launched in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Caesars Entertainment Launches Ca$hline in More Markets Caesars Entertainment’s Ca$hline slot is a three-reel stepper slot that was […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Approves Grant to Support New Safer Gambling Platform
Pennsylvania has agreed to back the launch of a safer gaming platform that will teach people how to play responsibly and help those harmed by gambling. The decision to back the platform comes as online gaming in Pennsylvania continues to experience unprecedented growth. The General Assembly Has Agreed to Back Almond Digital Health Pennsylvania’s General […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
Mom Who Gambled at Pennsylvania Casino While 14-Month-Old in Car Arrested
Adults who leave their infant or small children unattended to enter casino properties and gamble for what could be hours is a recurrent theme in the news cycle. Baby Rescued in an 80-degree Fahrenheit Weather from a Casino Parking Lot Unfortunately, despite the better efforts of private properties and regulators, this continues to be the […]
Casino
April 8, 2026
Pennsylvania Skill Games Legal Fight Reaches Key Moment
It looks like the legal status of unregulated skill games in Pennsylvania is finally heading toward a major turning point as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is getting ready to decide whether the machines should be treated as illegal gambling. At the same time, lawmakers in Harrisburg are busy figuring out potential regulations that could provide […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
Casino Sells Premium Parking for 2026 NFL Draft at High Price
As Pittsburgh prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft, visitors planning to drive into the city are facing steep parking costs near the main event area. One of the most discussed offers comes from Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, which has introduced a multi-day parking package priced at $500 before additional charges. Casino Offers Premium Draft Parking […]
Lottery
March 31, 2026
Cash 5 Ticket Worth $400K Needs to Be Redeemed by April 3
Almost a year has passed since someone won a Cash 5 with a Quick Cash ticket and has failed to step forward and claim the $400,000 prize. $400K On the Line, but No Player Can Muster the Right Ticket The win occurred back on April 3, 2025, and the ticket managed to match the numbers […]
Industry
March 26, 2026
PA Lottery Player Wins $1.5M from Scratch-Off Ticket
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that one of its retailers has sold a ticket worth $1.5 million. The lucky ticket landed in a women’s hospital in Pittsburgh, according to the announcement. The Ticket Was Sold at a Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh Lottery officials added that the fortunate Allegheny County ticket holder bought their ticket at UPMC […]
Industry
March 26, 2026
PGCB Fines BetMGM, Places 16 Players on Involuntary Exclusion List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined BetMGM over insufficient anti-fraud and know-your-customer procedures across its betting platforms. In addition to that, the regulatory body announced that it has placed several individuals on its involuntary exclusion lists for a variety of reasons, including leaving children unattended while gambling. BetMGM’s Lax KYC Protocols Were Exploited […]
Legal
March 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets Leading Gambling Operators
A pair of Pennsylvania bettors has filed a sweeping lawsuit aimed at some of the country’s most recognizable sportsbook operators. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University’s law school has filed a complaint in Philadelphia alleging that platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel are not merely venues for wagering, but carefully engineered systems […]
