Industry
August 19, 2021
Pennsylvania Hits New High of $423.6M Revenue for July
Online gambling revenue was the leader for the month, with $88.7m, while land-based casinos are gaining momentum again. New Record Month for Pennsylvania Gambling Pennsylvania hit a record monthly revenue of $423.65m generated from all forms of gaming in July, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced on August 17. The new figures are significantly higher than the $281.4m reported in July 2019, as, in […]
Casino
August 13, 2021
Philadelphia Casinos to Require Face Masks for Unvaccinated Staff and Guests
The latest city order reimplements the mandatory use of face masks for businesses and institutions, where a COVID-19 pass is not required. Philadelphia Establishments Reintroduce Face Masks Due to COVID-19 Cases Visitors and employees of Philadelphia casinos are once again required to wear face masks while indoors. Due to the rising COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant, […]
Casino
August 13, 2021
Penn National Opens Doors to $120m Casino in Pennsylvania
Penn National has hosted the opening of its third casino in Pennsylvania, Hollywood York Casino. Hollywood York Casino Welcomes Guests in Pennsylvania Penn National Gaming opens doors to its $120 million Hollywood York Casino in Pennsylvania, the company’s third gaming venue in the state. State gaming officials and legislators and other honored guests were invited […]
Sports
August 13, 2021
Pittsburgh Steelers Name Unibet Official Sports Partner
Kindred Group’s sportsbook brand announced on Thursday that it is now an Official Sportsbook Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pennsylvania. Under the deal, Kindred and the Steelers will boost fan engagement and collaborate via digital and social media channels. Unibet Becomes Official Sports Partner for the Pittsburgh Steelers Ahead of the football season, Unibet […]
Business
August 13, 2021
Rivers Casino Operator Sugarhouse Fined by Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator
In the overall scheme of things, it doesn’t seem like a huge ordeal, but Sugarhouse HSP Gaming has been given a slap on the wrist by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The casino operator was found to have violated state regulations regarding “approved internal controls” at its Rivers Casino Philadelphia property and agreed to […]
Industry
August 3, 2021
The Pennsylvania Lottery Reports $5 Billion in Game Sales
The Pennsylvania Lottery just recorded its tenth consecutive year in which the profits are running high. On Monday, the PA Lottery announced that the profits for the last fiscal year were north of $1.3 billion. Additionally, more than $5 billion was made by traditional game sales like multi-state draws and scratch-offs. Speaking on the revenue […]
Poker
July 19, 2021
WSOP Rolls Out $50k Depositor’s Freeroll in Pennsylvania
Eligible participants in the recently launched WSOP $50,000 Depositor’s Freeroll tournament in Pennsylvania get a shot at winning three seats for the WSOP $10,000 Main Event. The announcement of the tournament coincided with WSOP’s launch in the state following approval by the regulator last week. WSOP Launches $50k Depositor’s Freeroll Tournament After a successful field […]
Business
July 16, 2021
fuboTV Agrees PA Market Access with The Cordish Companies
A subsidiary of a live sports TV streaming platform and a casino operator joined forces to offer sports bettors in Pennsylvania another sportsbook option. Market Access Agreement Fubo Gaming and the owner and operator of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia and Live! Casino Pittsburgh gaming properties, The Cordish Companies, announced today a market access agreement […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
PGCB Welcomes New Chairwoman Denise J. Smyler
Denise J. Smyler is stepping in as the Pennsylvania gaming regulator’s new chairwoman following the retirement of the incumbent, David M. Barasch. Gov. Tom Wolf Introduces New PGCB Appointments The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the regulator that spearheaded the launch of all gambling segments in the Keystone State, now has a new chairwoman. Denise J. Smyler was […]
Poker
July 16, 2021
WSOP Makes Official Launch in Pennsylvania, Brings Bracelet Events and Tournaments
WSOP.com has become the latest poker platform to enter Pennsylvania, breaking up PokerStars’ monopoly and bringing more reasons for players to join. WSOP to Hopefully Drive Higher Participation in PA Poker Poker players in the Keystone State now have another option when it comes to online poker, as the state has officially welcomed the World Series of Poker […]