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Industry
January 13, 2025
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania Target Skill Games for Regulation
Skill games are yet to pay taxes or undergo regulation in Pennsylvania. While the popular gambling devices can be found across the state, they are not considered illegal. This was the conclusion of the Commonwealth Court in 2023, which acknowledged that skill games, although not regulated are not illegal. Last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers didn’t agree […]
Business
January 10, 2025
Hollywood Casino Unveils New ESPN BET Retail Sportsbooks at Two Locations
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Hollywood Casino York today announced the official opening of their new ESPN BET retail sportsbooks, a significant milestone in the partnership between PENN Entertainment and the premier sports media brand. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the grand opening at both locations this Saturday at 1 p.m. The […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
Caesars Partners with Evolution for Branded Live Dealer Studio in PA
Evolution Gaming, the world’s de facto pioneer of the live dealer experience, has signed a new deal with Caesars to bring around a branded live casino studio that will add authenticity and immersive quality to the overall gaming experience across Pennsylvania. Caesars Gets Branded Live Dealer Studio Games in Pennsylvania The deal sees Evolution Gaming […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Investigates Recent Cyberattack
Casino operators are often targeted by data breaches and dedicate millions to protect the information of their customers. Similar to banks, which are also subjected to cyberattacks, casinos proactively try to protect themselves. Despite those efforts, successful cyberattacks are increasingly common, at least in the last few years. The Casino Is Investigating a Data Breach […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Pennsylvania: Former Skill Games Exec Accused of Taking Bribes
Following a years-long investigation, several individuals and companies are reportedly facing charges of illegal gambling, money laundering, bribery and corruption in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Files Charges Early in 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an investigation into the former Pace-O-Matic executive, Rick Goodling. At the time, the IRS confirmed that more than $400,000 in […]
Casino
December 30, 2024
Woman Steals Elderly Mother’s Retirement to Go on Gambling Bender
The 56-year-old woman, one K.J.W., is said to have used her power of attorney over her mother’s estate, which she obtained in 2022, to empty the victim’s savings account. K.J.W. received power of attorney after her mother began exhibiting signs of early dementia and entrusted her daughter with her care and finance management. Power of […]
Casino
December 26, 2024
Casino Visitors at Parx Abandon 6YO in Freezing Temperatures
Two adults were found guilty of having abandoned their daughter in the parking lot of the Parx Casino in Pennsylvania. The pair had left their six-year-old girl outside in the parking lot in a Honda CRV car for approximately 45 minutes before security staff discovered the girl inside. The outside temperature at the time of […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Pennsylvania Fines Evolution for Surveillance Failures and Bans 17 People from Gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined Evolution US, LLC, a leading iGaming provider, $25,000 following a lapse in surveillance at its live dealer studio in Philadelphia. The authority also cracked down on several individuals, placing them on its involuntary exclusion lists. These penalties showcase Pennsylvania’s robust regulatory oversight over its gambling sector. The […]
Industry
December 10, 2024
Pennsylvania Stood at the Top in Terms of 2023 Casino Taxes
While Pennsylvania isn’t the first state that people would associate with gambling, the Commonwealth’s industry is not only on par with other major gambling states but also takes the top spot in terms of casino taxes. However, the increased participation in games of chance has also sparked calls for enhanced safer gambling measures. Pennsylvania Reported […]
Legal
December 9, 2024
Commonwealth Court Overturns Philadelphia Ban on Skill Games
Across the United States, skill-based games, offering entertainment similar to traditional slot games but requiring an element of skill in order to win cash prizes, have attracted the attention of lawmakers. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a citywide ban on the popular skill games was enforced earlier this year. The proposal was supported by Councilmember Curtis Jones […]
