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DraftKings, Betway online gambling fined in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - DraftKings and Betway are facing fines from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. During a March public meeting, the Board approved two agreements, resulting in $20000 in fines against the two online gaming companies. Stadium Casino RE, LLC has a $10000 fine for offering unapproved college prop bets through its…
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DraftKings, Betway online gambling fined in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania lawmaker looks to ban credit cards for online gambling

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - The rise of online gaming and gambling has one Pennsylvania lawmaker looking to protect players in the Commonwealth. Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) plans to introduce legislation that would ban the use of credit cards to gamble online, which has the potential to rack up large amounts of debt. The average credit…
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Pennsylvania lawmaker looks to ban credit cards for online gambling
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Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Regulate Skill-Based Gaming Machines

In a noteworthy move set against the shifting landscape of Pennsylvania's gaming industry, lawmakers have introduced a bill that seeks to regulate skill-based gaming machines within the Keystone State. The legislation, as proposed, would impose a significant reduction in the tax rate when compared to what was outlined in Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget…
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Why Is Gambling Everywhere? Casinos, Online Sports Betting, Corner Stores

The temptations of gambling are becoming more accessible to a wider variety of people. People are now playing at casinos, on their phone and even at their local corner store. Ryan Briggs, reporter at the Inquirer, joins us to discuss the legal loopholes of corner store machines and how Philadelphia is trying to push back against legislation from…
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Why Is Gambling Everywhere? Casinos, Online Sports Betting, Corner Stores
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OUTLOOK 2024: Shapiro wants to tax skill games. He must first navigate Pa.’s wealthy, warring gambling interests.

HARRISBURG - As part of his budget pitch this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to regulate and tax skill games to raise tens of millions of dollars in revenue. In making this proposal, the Democrat wades into a years-old battle for dominance of the gambling industry, which last year contributed $2.3 billion in tax revenue to the commonwealth's…
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OUTLOOK 2024: Shapiro wants to tax skill games. He must first navigate Pa.’s wealthy, warring gambling interests.
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Shapiro Wants to Tax Skill Games. He Must First Navigate Pa.’s Wealthy, Warring Gambling Interests.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - As part of his budget pitch this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to regulate and tax skill games to raise tens of millions of dollars in revenue. (Photo: Pennsylvania skill game machines at a business near Harrisburg. Photo credit: Sarah Anne Hughes / Spotlight PA) Article by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of…
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Shapiro Wants to Tax Skill Games. He Must First Navigate Pa.’s Wealthy, Warring Gambling Interests.
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue exceeds the half-billion dollar mark in March

HARRISBURG - For the first time since legalized gambling began in 2006, monthly revenue for Pennsylvania's gaming revenue has topped the half-billion dollar mark. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming in the state, along with fantasy contests, totaled $515.3 million…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue exceeds the half-billion dollar mark in March
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Pennsylvania gambling hits record revenues

Gambling in December took the state gaming industry to a new record in revenue. HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) says December broke a record for gaming revenue in the state. According to a release from the board, the record was fueled by a nearly 28% increase in iGaming revenues. Total gambling revenue increased 9.3%…
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List Of Pennsylvania Online Casinos

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), or 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) 21+ Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), or 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) 21+ While Pennsylvania has had retail casinos in the state for many years, it was not until October 2017 that Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a massive…
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Commonwealth Court rules skill gaming terminals are not slot machines

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled in a unanimous decision that Pace-O-Matic (POM) gaming terminals are skill games, not slot machines as defined by state law. The appellate court sided with POM, the developer and distributor of the machines in question, that their gaming terminals are not slot machines as the Commonwealth argued, but are…
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Supporters of skill games in Pennsylvania receive major legal win

FROM OUR HARRISBURG NEWSROOM ON WHAT'S NEXT. HEY, TOM. YEAH, THIS RULING UPHELD A DAUPHIN COUNTY COURT DECISION DECLARING SKILL GAMING MACHINES WERE NOT SLOT MACHINES OR ILLEGAL GAMBLING DEVICES. EXPECT AN APPEAL FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO THE STATE SUPREME COURT. BUT FOR NOW, THE DEVICES ARE BEING VIEWED AS GAMES OF SKILL, NOT CHANCE.…
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Supporters of skill games in Pennsylvania receive major legal win
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Not just fun and games: State’s testing lab for casino machines ensures fair play is no roll of the dice

Tucked away on a top floor of a Harrisburg office building - behind three locked doors - is a secret casino of sorts. Only a handful of people can play there. You can find one of every game and related equipment in operation at Pennsylvania casinos there, but the machines are usually silenced, and the payout is money they can't keep. It's the…
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Not just fun and games: State’s testing lab for casino machines ensures fair play is no roll of the dice
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Gaming Control Board Reports 7.3% Revenue Increase In October

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, during October 2023 was $483006194, an increase of 7.28% compared to revenue generated in October 2022. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the PGCB include slot machines,…
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Pennsylvania regulator fines Hollywood Casino, slot machine manufacturer $45K

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed fines totaling $45000 in response to breaches, including instances of underage gambling and failure to notify financial changes. The Board's Office of Enforcement Counsel presentedtwo consent agreements during the latest public meeting, leading to fines being levied on Mountainview Thoroughbred…
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Pennsylvania Casino Fined $40,000 For Underage Gambling

Hollywood Casino at Penn National was slapped with a $40000 fine by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday for three instances of underage gambling. The incidents involving individuals as young as 17 occurred on three different days between July 2021 and June 2022, according to a consent agreement between the state regulator and the PENN…
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Pennsylvania Casino Fined $40,000 For Underage Gambling
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1-year-old left in hot car: The latest Pennsylvania casino lifetime bans

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) - More people have been banned for life from all Pennsylvania casinos for allegedly leaving children in vehicles so they could go inside and gamble. In November's meeting, the PA Gaming Control Board approved the lifetime ban of four, three of which left children - including a 1-year-old while it was 84 degrees outside - in…
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1-year-old left in hot car: The latest Pennsylvania casino lifetime bans
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Blairsville man banned from casinos for leaving two minors unattended

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Wednesday that a Blairsville man was placed on the Involuntary Exclusion List for every casino in the commonwealth. A spokesman for the board said the man was put on that list at the board's regular meeting in Harrisburg after he left two minors, aged 6 and 8, unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot of…
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Blairsville man banned from casinos for leaving two minors unattended
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Pa.'s casino games testing lab ensures fair play is no roll of the dice

Tucked away on a top floor of a Harrisburg office building - behind three locked doors - is a secret casino of sorts. Only a handful of people can play there. You can find one of every game and related equipment in operation at Pennsylvania casinos there, but the machines are usually silenced, and the payout is money they can't keep. It's the…
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Pa.'s casino games testing lab ensures fair play is no roll of the dice
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Buy tickets here for $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot tonight

Get your tickets now for the current $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, which will be up for grabs this Saturday. There have been just two jackpots bigger than the current one in the multi-decade history of Powerball. This historic drawing will occur on Saturday, October 7 at 10:59 p.m. ET. The Powerball jackpot increased from $1.2 billion to the…
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Powerball jackpot rises to $1.4 billion

The Powerball jackpot continues to increase, now at a staggering $1.4 billion for the next draw on Saturday, October 7. No jackpot-winning tickets were punched in this past Wednesday's drawing, which saw the following numbers get selected: 9, 35, 54, 63, and 64, as well as 1 in the red Powerball slot. Powerball draws occur every week on Monday,…
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Powerball jackpot rises to $1.4 billion
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Get your tickets for historic $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot

The third largest Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs on Wednesday night, with $1.2 billion serving as the grand prize. This past Saturday's Powerball drawing saw white balls 12, 26, 27, 43, and 47 get selected, along with 5 in the red Powerball slot. Powerball drawings take place every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at…
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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion, next drawing on Sat. 9/30

With a staggering jackpot of $925 million, now is the time to purchase your Powerball ticket (s) for Saturday night's drawing. The current Powerball jackpot is quickly becoming one of the largest in the game's history. This past Wednesday's numbers drawing saw white balls 1, 7, 46, 47, and 63 get selected, along with 7 in the red Powerball…
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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion, next drawing on Sat. 9/30
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Powerball jackpot at $835 million, drawing on 9/28/23

The current Powerball jackpot is sitting at $835 million for the upcoming numbers drawing on Wednesday night. With the next Powerball drawing scheduled for Sept. 28 at approximately 11:00 p.m. ET, now is the time to purchase your ticket(s). The most-recent drawing this past Monday saw numbers 10, 12, 22, 36, and 50 get selected, along with 4 in the…
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Powerball jackpot at $835 million, drawing on 9/28/23
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How Self-Exclusion Programs Work in States with Regulated Online Gambling: NJ, MI, WV, PA

Online gambling is now more accessible than ever before, and responsible gaming has become a top priority for both players and authorities. Self-exclusion programs stand out as a potent instrument in protecting people from the dangers of excessive gambling habits among the different methods used to promote responsible gaming. Self-exclusion schemes…
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Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing

HARRISBURG - Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality endures judicial scrutiny in state and federal courts, lawmakers in the General Assembly are weighing regulation of an industry with revenues presumed to exceed $1 billion. Because skill games…
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Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing
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Mega Millions jackpot over $100 million, drawing on 9/5/23

With a jackpot of $101 million, the next Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Sept. 5 is going to turn heads. It has been about a month since the Mega Millions jackpot reset to $20 million. Since then, several drawings have ensued without a jackpot winner. This past Friday's drawing saw numbers 10, 31, 42, 43, and 55 get selected, along with 8 as the…
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Mega Millions jackpot over $100 million, drawing on 9/5/23
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Powerball drawing on Sept. 4 features a $435 million jackpot

The next Powerball drawing on Monday, Sept. 4 will feature a $435 million jackpot. It has been several weeks since a player won the Powerball jackpot, allowing it to climb up to the staggering number that it sits at today. This past Saturday's Powerball drawing saw white balls 25, 38, 42, 66, and 67 get selected, along with 19 in the red Powerball…
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Powerball drawing on Sept. 4 features a $435 million jackpot
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Jackpot of $363 million

The upcoming Powerball lottery drawing owns a staggering jackpot-and you can enter for a chance to win. Steadily climbing since the last winner in July, the Powerball jackpot is now at $363 million for Monday night's drawing. The most-recent Powerball drawing saw white balls 20, 22, 26, 28, and 63 get selected, along with 5 in the red Powerball…
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Jackpot of $363 million
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Powerball jackpot at $345 million for Saturday, Aug. 26 drawing

The next Powerball drawing scheduled for this Saturday will feature a hefty jackpot of $345 million. Powerball drawings occur every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Notably, the cut-off to purchase your ticket(s) is exactly one hour prior to drawings. This past Wednesday, we saw numbers 25, 30, 32, 33,…
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Powerball jackpot at $345 million for Saturday, Aug. 26 drawing
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Mega Millions jackpot at $52 million

The current Mega Millions jackpot is at $52 million, with the next numbers drawing scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25. This past Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing saw white balls 1, 12, 26, 36, and 50 get selected, as well as 7 in the Mega Ball slot. No tickets had the jackpot-winning numbers. Mega Millions drawings occur every week on Tuesday and Friday…
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Mega Millions jackpot at $52 million
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Powerball jackpot is at $313 million for Wednesday’s drawing

Wednesday night's Powerball drawing will feature a staggering jackpot of $313 million. The Powerball jackpot continues to rise with each drawing that goes without a winner. This past Monday saw numbers 3, 4, 12, 22, and 28 get selected, as well as 16 in the red Powerball slot. August 23 is the next drawing - taking place at 10:59 p.m. ET - and you…
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Powerball jackpot is at $313 million for Wednesday’s drawing
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Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 21

A jackpot of $291 million is the grand prize for Monday night's Powerball drawing. The upcoming Powerball numbers drawing is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21 at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET- and your ticket(s) must be purchased by the cut-off -which is exactly one hour prior to drawings. This past Saturday's drawing saw white balls 1, 25, 27, 38, and…
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Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 21
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Fear mongers are spreading misinformation about skill games in Pennsylvania

These days, it's easy to put a spin on something and pedal it as if it is the undisputed truth. Take legal skill games, for example. Fear-mongering arguments pushed by the Pennsylvania Lottery and casino industry take great efforts to ignore both the facts and the law. A recent Pennlive editorial claimed, "Gambling in Pennsylvania needs the strong…
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Fear mongers are spreading misinformation about skill games in Pennsylvania
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Powerball jackpot up to $264 million

The Powerball jackpot is continually climbing, now at $264 million for the next drawing. Saturday, Aug. 19 will mark the next Powerball drawing, which will take place at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Notably, you must purchase your ticket(s) before the 9:59 p.m. ET deadline on the night of drawings. The last Powerball drawing that took place this…
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State Gaming Revenue Rises 9 Percent In July

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, during July 2023 was $467043707, an increase of 8.85% compared to revenue generated in July 2022. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the PGCB include slot machines, table…
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Mega Millions jackpot back at $20 million

A Florida resident won the Mega Millions grand prize this past Tuesday, resulting in the jackpot rolling back to $20 million. The winning numbers from the most recent Mega Millions drawing were 18, 39, 42, 57, and 63, along with 7 in the Mega Ball slot. The winning ticket for $36 million in annuity value was purchased at a Publix in the…
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Mega Millions jackpot back at $20 million
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Mega Millions jackpot up to $36 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is steadily climbing after the recent $1.58 billion ticket was cashed. There has been one drawing since the $1.58 billion jackpot was won. Numbers 8, 9, 18, 35, and 41 were drawn last Friday, along with 18 in the Mega Ball slot. Mega Millions drawings take place each week on Tuesday and Friday night. Notably, you…
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Mega Millions jackpot up to $36 million
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Powerball lottery jackpot at $215 million: Purchase your tickets today

The next Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 14 will feature a jackpot of $215 million. Last Saturday's numbers drawing saw white balls 19, 21, 37, 50, and 65 get selected, along with 26 in the red Powerball slot. There were no jackpot winners. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. Know that…
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Powerball lottery jackpot at $215 million: Purchase your tickets today
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Saturday, Aug. 12 Powerball drawing

The upcoming Powerball drawing on Saturday, Aug. 12 will contain a jackpot of $194 million. No players won the jackpot from the most recent drawing on Wednesday. Numbers 10, 15, 21, 67, and 69 were picked, along with 3 in the red Powerball slot and 2 as the Power Play number. Powerball drawings take place every week on Monday, Wednesday, and…
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Saturday, Aug. 12 Powerball drawing
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Mega Millions jackpot resets to $20 million

A Florida resident ended up having the golden ticket, winning the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, and resetting the pot back down to $20 million. The winning numbers from Tuesday night's historic drawing were 13, 19, 20, 32, and 33, as well as 14 in the Mega Ball slot. Incredibly, the $1.58 billion jackpot was the largest in Mega Millions…
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Mega Millions jackpot resets to $20 million
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Next Powerball drawing on Aug. 7

The next Powerball drawing -scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7-features a jackpot of $145 million. To enter Monday night's drawing, you must purchase your ticket(s) before the cut-off at 9:59 p.m. ET. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. This past Saturday's drawing saw numbers 18, 42, 44, 62, and 65 get selected,…
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Next Powerball drawing on Aug. 7
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Mega Millions jackpot at $1.25 billion

The current Mega Millions jackpot is at $1.25 billion-nearing the all-time record-and the next drawing is scheduled for Friday, August 4. If someone were to win the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday night, it would be the fourth biggest jackpot win in the lottery game's history. Notably, you need to purchase your ticket(s) before the cut-off at 9:59…
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Mega Millions jackpot at $1.25 billion
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New casino near Penn State has officially been approved

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved a Category 4 slot machine license to SC Gaming OpCo, LLC to construct a new casino in College Township, Centre County. The process of receiving a license from the PGCB began back on Sep. 2, 2020, when businessman Ira Lubert secured the right to…
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New casino near Penn State has officially been approved
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Mega Millions jackpot over $1 billion: Buy your ticket today

Would you like a shot at winning over $1 billion? Well, the current Mega Millions jackpot has one of the biggest annuities in its history. The next Mega Millions drawing-with an estimated annuity of just over $1 billion-is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 at 10:59 p.m. ET. Importantly, you need to purchase your ticket(s) prior to the 9:59 p.m. ET…
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Mega Millions jackpot over $1 billion: Buy your ticket today
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State police Harrah's casino reports

Latest state police details of calls to Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester: Counterfeit: A 55-year-old patron from Harrisburg attempted to exchange a suspected counterfeit $100 bill at 2:30 p.m. at a table game. Theft: At 5:53 p.m. a victim got up and left his iPhone 14 at a slot machine. A male in his late 60s to 70s with a gray…
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Gambling in Pennsylvania needs the strong oversight only casinos can guarantee

The American Gaming Association makes a strong case for why Pennsylvania should ban "skill" machines and get them out of restaurants, bars, convenience stores, American Legion halls or anywhere outside of casinos. They argue the machines are multiplying like rabbits, and there's no real skill required to play them. It's a misnomer, they insist. The…
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Gambling in Pennsylvania needs the strong oversight only casinos can guarantee
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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of next drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion in the lead-up to Friday night's drawing. Get your ticket(s) today to have a chance at the $910 million prize. Tuesday's drawing saw white balls 3, 5, 6, 44, and 61 get picked along with 25 in the Mega Ball slot and 4 in the Megaplier slot. Mega Millions number drawings take place every Tuesday…
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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of next drawing
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7 more people banned from Pennsylvania casinos in July

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - Seven more people have been banned from all Pennsylvania casinos for allegedly leaving children unattended during the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's public meeting in July. The seven who were banned allegedly left a total of nine children unattended so they could gamble, some even left in a car in the parking garage,…
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7 more people banned from Pennsylvania casinos in July
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Mega Millions jackpot sits at $820 million

Mega Millions currently has a jackpot prize of $820 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Tuesday night. Incredibly, the jackpot went up $100 million after last Friday's drawing went without a winner. The winning numbers on Friday, July 21 were 29, 40, 47, 50, and 57, with the Mega Ball being 25 and the Megaplier being 2. Drawings for Mega…
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Mega Millions jackpot sits at $820 million
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Powerball jackpot rises to $28 million before Monday’s drawing

The Powerball jackpot sits at $28 million ahead of Monday's drawing. Saturday's Powerball drawing went without a winner, allowing the jackpot to elevate once again. This time, the jackpot rose $8 million from Saturday to Monday. The most recent drawing saw numbers: 25, 27, 36, 37, and 63 get pulled along with 7 in the red Powerball slot. Meanwhile,…
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Powerball jackpot rises to $28 million before Monday’s drawing
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State: Record Tax Revenue in 2022-23 from Legal Gambling

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today reported that tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2022/2023 reached a record level of $2369249258. This tax figure is the result of a record combined revenue generation of over $5.5 billion from casino slot machines and table games, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming…
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Powerball jackpot reset at $20 million, drawing on Sat. July 22

It didn't take long for someone to win the Powerball jackpot after it surpassed $1 billion. The jackpot reset, and is currently at $20 million. The winning numbers on Wednesday, July 19 that claimed the jackpot of over $1 billion were white balls 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24 with 24 appearing in the red Powerball slot. While you won't have the opportunity…
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Powerball jackpot reset at $20 million, drawing on Sat. July 22
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PA Gaming Control Board Enhances Self-Exclusion Tools to Assist Individuals with a Gambling Disorder

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ("Board") today announced it has launched a more user-friendly online system that enables individuals with a gambling disorder to self-exclude from participating in any gambling activity regulated by the Board. The Self-Exclusion Program began in 2006 to permit individuals to ban themselves from…
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Are Pennsylvania's skill game machines illegal?

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania skills games are slot machine-like devices that have sprouted up across the Commonwealth in recent years. However, they have mostly operated in legal limbo. Police departments have tried to seize them, but the courts stopped those seizures. Now, there's a push to legalize and tax them. Former Penn State…
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Are Pennsylvania's skill game machines illegal?
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First time ever: Pennsylvania clears half a billion dollars in gaming revenue

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - For the first time ever, Pennsylvania has pulled in more than half a billion dollars in gaming revenue, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced. The combined total revenue from all forms of gaming and fantasy contests during March was 11.35% higher than in March 2022, totaling $515278831. The PGCB also noted…
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First time ever: Pennsylvania clears half a billion dollars in gaming revenue
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue in November was up from 2021

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming in the state, along with fantasy contests, totaled $452357922 during November 2022. That is an increase of 4.6% from November 2021. Total tax revenue generated through all forms of gaming and fantasy contests for the…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue in November was up from 2021
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Impact of Online Gambling Report Released

Harrisburg - The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Penn State University (PSU), and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently released the second annual report analyzing the impact of online gambling, also referred to as interactive gaming or iGaming in Pennsylvania. "This report will assist DDAP in its…
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This is the Best Casino in Pennsylvania

Hand of a croupier on a roulette whell in a casino. Roulette betting poker. Gambling in a casino. If going to the casino is your thing, then you're in luck (yes, the pun is intended), because Pennsylvania has plenty of active casinos. As it turns out, one has recently been crowned the best casino in Pennsylvania. Mychesco.com has put together a…
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The Ultimate List of the 10 Best Pennsylvania Casinos to Visit

Looking for a great casino to visit in Pennsylvania? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the 10 best casinos in the state, based on player feedback and our own personal experiences. Whether you're looking for big jackpots, luxurious surroundings, or good food and entertainment, we have you covered. Keep reading to learn more about each of…
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PA Gaming Control Board Renews License For Mount Airy Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 casino license of Mount Airy #1, LLC, operator of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County. In making the decision, the Board determined that Mount Airy had fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator's license and, therefore, qualified to…
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PA Gaming Control Board Renews License For Mount Airy Casino
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month Begins, State Officials Highlight Available Resources for Pennsylvanians with Gambling Disorder

HARRISBURG - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Pennsylvania Lottery, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), and Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), announced the start of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The goal of this national campaign is to increase public awareness of the availability of…
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month Begins, State Officials Highlight Available Resources for Pennsylvanians with Gambling Disorder
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Pa. gaming regulators met with casino lobbyists before coming out against competitor

On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state's top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. The lobbyists had worked for weeks to land the meeting with the two highest-ranking members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board:…
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Pa. gaming regulators met with casino lobbyists before coming out against competitor
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Pa. Gaming Control Board renews license for Mount Airy Casino Resort

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 casino license of Mount Airy #1, LLC, operator of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County. In making the decision, the Board determined that Mount Airy #1, LLC had fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator's license and…
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Valley Forge Casino Revenues Increased 33 Percent In January 2022

HARRISBURG, PA -The Valley Forge Casino generated $67.8 million in January 2023, an increase of 33 percent over the revenues generated in January 2022, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Friday. The over revenue generated statewide from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during January 2023 was $464 million an increase of…
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Valley Forge Casino Revenues Increased 33 Percent In January 2022
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Top Pa. gaming regulators met with industry lobbyists before allying against casino competitor

HARRISBURG - On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state's top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. The lobbyists had worked for weeks to land the meeting with the two highest-ranking members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control…
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Top Pa. gaming regulators met with industry lobbyists before allying against casino competitor
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Parx Casino met privately with PA gaming regulators-Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG - On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state's top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. The lobbyists had worked for weeks to land the meeting with the two highest-ranking members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control…
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Parx Casino met privately with PA gaming regulators-Spotlight PA
The Mercury

Pennsylvania gaming revenue in April up 14% over 2021

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming - along with fantasy contests during April 2022 was $461624617. That is an increase of 14% compared to revenue generated in April 2021. That figure was $1115481 short of the results for March 2022 - which was an all-time monthly…
Finance
The Mercury

Public hearing to be held on Valley Forge Casino license renewal

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is looking for public comment as it considers the renewal of the slot machine operator license of Valley Forge Casino Resort in Upper Merion. The board has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, April 27, at the Upper Merion Township Building, 175 West Valley Forge Road. The hearing begins at…
Law
The Philadelphia Inquirer

A State College mini-casino project runs into stiff opposition from a Philadelphia rival

Two major rivals in Pennsylvania's gaming industry clashed Wednesday in a high-stakes battle over Philadelphia investor Ira M. Lubert's bid to open a mini-casino just a few miles from the Pennsylvania State University campus. The Pennsylvania Gaming Board, meeting in Harrisburg on Wednesday, heard Cordish Gaming's challenge of Lubert's application…
Law
A State College mini-casino project runs into stiff opposition from a Philadelphia rival
Penn Live

Gaming Control Board gives green light to proposed State College mini-casino license hearings

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the licensing hearing process for a proposed $123 million mini-casino in State College to move forward as normal, despite the objections of a Philadelphia-based competitor. Bally's Corp., in partnership with SC Gaming LLC, led by former Penn State trustee Ira Lubert, intends…
Law
Gaming Control Board gives green light to proposed State College mini-casino license hearings
State College

Hearing set to decide fate of Nittany Mall Casino

THE FORMER Macy's store at the Nittany Mall is expected to be the home of a Centre County casino. (CHRIS MORELLI/The Gazette) STATE COLLEGE - The proposed Nittany Mall Casino could take another step closer to becoming reality. With the project in limbo, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will have a hearing for the proposal. The hearing is…
Jobs
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania fines Live! Casino Philadelphia for failure to secure restricted areas

A thief spent several hours wandering around the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia in May 2021, entering restricted areas such as offices and the poker dealers' lounge, going through desk drawers and purses, lifting wallets, a cell phone and voucher paper used in slot machines. She was unchallenged by staff and aided by doors left propped open by…
Incidents
The Mercury

Pennsylvania casinos reach new record for gambling revenue

HARRISBURG - Casinos and other gaming operators in Pennsylvania set a new annual record for gambling revenue, rising above $5 billion for the first time, state regulators said Tuesday. The figures are for the fiscal year 2021-2022, which runs from July 1 to June 30. That revenue figure is about 30% higher than the $3.9 billion recorded in the…
Finance
The Courier Express

Gaming Control Board Reports Gaming Revenue For October

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during October 2022 was $450238963, an increase of 5.71% compared to revenue generated in October 2021. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board…
Finance
philasun.com

PA Gaming Control Board fines casino for allowing underage gambling

Board also places seven adults on exclusion list for gambling at casinos while leaving children unattended HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ("Board") on Wednesday approved a consent agreement presented by the Board's Office of Enforcement Counsel ("OEC") during its public meeting that fined a casino for an incident in which an…
Law
The Mercury

Pennsylvania gaming revenue up 26% in January over 2021

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that total revenue generated from gaming and fantasy contests in January totaled $393.1 million, an increase of 26% compared to January 2021. However, that figure is below November's record month of $432.4 million. January was a record month for revenue generated from internet gaming,…
Finance
PA Online Casino

PA Lottery Players Miss Powerball Jackpot, $8 Million In Winnings Awarded

As the multi-state jackpot game Powerball stole the spotlight in recent weeks, touting a record-breaking jackpot and making dozens of lottery players a million dollars richer, the Pennsylvania Lottery's own games didn't miss a beat. PA players have hit a whole slew of big prizes recently, including whopping Fast Play and Match 6 jackpots, and a…
Winnings
PA Lottery Players Miss Powerball Jackpot, $8 Million In Winnings Awarded
The Mercury

Pennsylvania gaming revenue in March reaches an ‘all-time high’

HARRISBURG - Gaming revenues in Pennsylvania reached a record in March. In fact - revenues for the month was the highest achieved in a single month. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during March 2022 totaled $462740098. That is an increase…
Finance
ABC 27

Pennsylvania reports $429M in gambling revenue

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported over $429 million in gaming revenue during July 2022, a 1.28% increase compared to last year. The total tax revenue generated collectively through all forms of gaming and fantasy contests was $177112747 during July 2022. The July 2022 total sports wagering handle was $336507932…
Finance
ABC 27

Hollywood Casino at Penn National leads other Pa. casinos in April revenue

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released gaming revenue figures for April of 2022. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board oversees all aspects of gambling across the Commonwealth, which includes 16 land-based casinos, various online casinos, retail, online sports wagering, and video gaming terminals. All forms of…
Finance
The Courier Express

Gaming Revenue Rises In September

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during September 2022 was $448475624 an increase of 7.89% compared to revenue generated in September 2021. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board…
Finance
The Progress News

PA Gaming Control Board renews Pittsburgh casino license

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 Casino operator's license of Holdings Acquisition Co., L.P., operator of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh in Allegheny County. The board determined that Holdings Acquisition Co., L.P. had fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved operator's…
Law
ABC 27

Pa. Gaming Control Board levies fines after minors gamble, other infractions

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Two gaming operators have been fined a total of $280825 after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved three consent agreements on Wednesday. One of the fines was the result of underage individuals gambling. According to a release from the PGCB, Mount Airy #1 LLC, operator of the Mount Airy Casino Resort in…
Law
Pa. Gaming Control Board levies fines after minors gamble, other infractions
State College

Nittany Mall Casino Is a Bad Bet for Our Community’s Future

The proposed casino at the Nittany Mall would have 750 slot machines. I've written something like 125 columns for StateCollege.com over the last six years. But never a "negative" piece. I've always felt it was my niche, even my calling, to lift up Happy Valley's charitable organizations, groups like Strawberry Fields, Out of the Cold and Centre…
Law
Fox 8

Illegal slot machines at Canton, Ohio, cafe draw indictment

CANTON (WJW) - A man who allegedly ran illegal slot machines out of a Harrisburg Road cafe for five years is now facing federal charges. Steven Saris, 47, of Canton, was indicted on a charge of operating an illegal gambling business at Café 62 between 2013 and 2018, court records show. Saris co-owned the cafe with another person who was not…
Gaming Authorities
Illegal slot machines at Canton, Ohio, cafe draw indictment
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