Gambling
Although PENN Entertainment announced during its Q2 2024 earnings call the rebrand of eight retail sportsbooks to ESPN BET, none of them are at the four Hollywood properties in the company’s home state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has four PENN Entertainment properties Pennsylvania is one of PENN’s largest markets with four properties in the state: […]
4ThePlayer, a British game developer, has announced the launch of a new slot game, “Caesars Palace,” in collaboration with Caesars Digital. The exclusive title will be available to Pennsylvania residents at Caesars Palace Online Casino. “Caesars Palace” slot game marks the first custom slot launch between 4ThePlayer and Caesars Digital The launch of “Caesars […]
Pennsylvania sports bettors are not taking kindly to DraftKings’ plan to institute a tax surcharge on winning online sports bets in four states beginning 2025. DraftKings sports bettors in Pennsylvania are prepared to remove the sportsbook’s app if the tax surcharge remains in effect Since Pennsylvania is one of four states that DraftKings will […]
Twelve Pennsylvania casino owners filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that a tax on slot machines is unconstitutional because it is not imposed on cash-paying electronic game terminals, known as skill games, found in bars and stores. Pennsylvania imposes a 54% tax rate on slot machine revenues from Category 1, 2, and 3 […]
Pennsylvania poker revenue declined by 10% in the second quarter of 2024. Although total iGaming revenue in the Keystone State reached a record $184.9 million in February, online poker revenue declined by 8.3% year-over-year during the same period. Online poker in Pennsylvania decreased by 11.2% in April 2024 compared to the same period last […]
According to annual figures released by the Pennsylvania Gambling Control Board (PGCB), licensed gambling operators contributed $2.54 billion in tax revenue for fiscal year 2023-2024. Pennsylvania Gambling Control Board monitors 17 land-based casinos, online casino games, and online sports wagering The $2.54 billion surpassed the previous all-time record set for gaming revenue and tax […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday approved recommendations from its Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) for the placement of seven individuals on the iGaming Involuntary Exclusion List, according to the news release. Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board discovered the online transactions totaled $27,168 from the seven individuals The online transactions that these seven […]
A recent study from Wild Casino reveals the Pennsylvania sports betting market ranks fourth in interest to bet on the U.S. presidential election. The Keystone State ranks with the most Google and X searches about betting on this year’s election. Pennsylvania falls behind West Virginia, Ohio, and New Jersey Pennsylvania trails only West Virginia, […]
White Hat Studios, the “house of brands” provider and leading developer in the U.S. iGaming industry, has launched its market-leading titles with prominent operator betPARX in Pennsylvania to advance its presence in the regulated state. betPARX’s online casino platform has officially launched White Hat Studios’ branded games in Pennsylvania White Hat Studios’ branded games […]
Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield’s Westmoreland Mall is undergoing a series of tasks in its $3 million renovation project which includes: relocating its current poker room, creating a new multi-function space called The Social Club, and building a new High Limit Room. The multimillion-dollar investment into the facility is slated for completion in October […]
