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Pennsylvania Internet Casino Revenue At An All-Time Monthly High

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Finance ・ 20 March 2024

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PA Online Gambling Partnerships

When Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to legalize online gambling, they included the option for the state's land-based casinos to partner with third-party iGaming software providers for help in building and operating their own branded gambling sites. This allows PA brick-and-mortar casinos, many of which don't have much experience in the online realm,…

Industry ・ 19 January 2024

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Top 5 Underrated Gambling Destinations in the USA

There is nothing quite like hitting a major gambling destination. With the bright lights, the bustle of the casino floor, and the feeling of the chips in your hand, there is nothing quite like it. Going to Las Vegas or another luxury gambling destination can be a bit pricey these days, but there are thankfully a few underrated spots that are worth…

Top and Best ・ 05 December 2023

The Courier Express

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,…

Law ・ 23 November 2023

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October Brought Pennsylvania iGaming Another Strong Month

Pennsylvania online casinos came close last month to matching their record September revenue, helping push the state's commercial gaming industry to a 7.3% year-over-year increase in earnings in October. Monthly data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed the $154.8 million in revenue at the 20 online casinos in October trailed…

Finance ・ 20 November 2023

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These 2 Mississippi Gulf Coast casino hotels among USA Today’s Top 10 for 2023

It's perhaps something of a surprise that USA Today readers who cast votes for the top 10 casino hotels in the U.S. selected as many from the Mississippi coast -- two -- as they did from Las Vegas. Nominees for the USA Today's "10Best" were submitted by a panel of experts in casinos, lifestyle and travel. From there, 10Best editors narrow the field…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

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Pennsylvania's IGaming Strength Endures In August

A spike in online casino revenue in August boosted Pennsylvania's overall commercial gaming industry to a strong month for earnings compared to a year ago. The monthly revenue report released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed $457.2 million in total revenue from gambling in 17 casinos, casino games played online, sports…

Finance ・ 20 September 2023

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Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels

From 2019: Mount Airy Casino Resort unveils $40 million expansionMount Airy Casino Resort held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday May 3, 2019. Mount Airy Casino Resort placed fifth on USA Today's top 10 readers' choice list for Best Casino Hotel in the country. Located in Mount Pocono, it was the only Pennsylvania casino resort to make the list. The…

Land-based ・ 15 September 2023

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Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $313 million

RALEIGH, N.C. - Here we go again. The Powerball jackpot continues to grow as it now stands at $313 million for Wednesday's drawing. A winner Wednesday night could claim the jackpot as a $313 million annuity or $150.2 million in cash. "While we are all rooting for a jackpot winner in North Carolina tonight, we still see lots of other great prizes…

Lottery ・ 24 August 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 19 August 2023

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Top 5 Easy to Get Destinations for Gaming in the USA

With hundreds of casinos operating worldwide, it's important for US players to know the best gambling destinations within their own country. The US is home to a multitude of popular casinos and excellent venues that offer opportunities to play thrilling casino games or partake in sports betting. However, gambling laws and regulations can…

Land-based ・ 09 August 2023

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17 Casinos in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's casinos provide the latest gaming machines and tables, plus possible access to on-site racing venues for additional betting. Many casinos are also entertainment hubs that offer access to concert and show venues and a wealth of exquisite dining options. Try your luck at one of the 17 Pennsylvania casinos below, where you'll be sure to…

Land-based ・ 29 July 2023

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Best Pennsylvania Casino Hotels 2023

Pennsylvania Casino Hotels offer you everything you need, you can enjoy a complete luxury hotel resort experience with top class facilities and entertainment just steps away from your casino games. Not every casino in Pennsylvania offers players accommodation, but those that do, offer great amenities, including numerous dining facilities, fitness…

Land-based ・ 10 July 2023

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Massive $631K Jackpot Hits on PokerStars PA Slot Machine

It's every gambler's dream to hit a life-changing jackpot one day. For a slot player in Pennsylvania that dream recently came true. Julie M. - full name undisclosed - hit the jackpot of a lifetime on the Divine Fortune slot machine on the PokerStars PA online casino. How much did the lucky gambler win? A whopping $631436.86 on a $60…

Winnings ・ 11 June 2023

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Pennsylvania Has 14 Casinos to Enjoy

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Land-based ・ 07 June 2023

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Pennsylvania gambling revenue sees slight increase to $476.7M in April, driven by retail and iGaming slots

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during April was $476,7 million, an increase of 3.27% compared to revenue in April last year. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Board include slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports…

Finance ・ 22 May 2023

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue in March Sets Record, Exceeds a Half Billion Dollars for the First Time

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during March 2023 was $515278831, an increase of 11.35% compared to revenue generated in March 2022. The PGCB also noted that this monthly revenue number exceeded the half billion mark for the first time…

Finance ・ 19 April 2023

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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…

Finance ・ 03 April 2023

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The Ultimate List of the 10 Best Pennsylvania Casinos to Visit

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Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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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…

Law ・ 03 March 2023

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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…

Law ・ 23 February 2023

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Divine Fortune Jackpot on PokerStars PA Surpasses $555K Making it Site's Largest-Ever

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Winnings ・ 21 February 2023

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Mount Airy Casino Resort hires gaming industry expert Ben Koff

The premier casino resort location in Pennsylvania, Mount Airy Casino Resort, strengthened its leadership team by announcing a new appointment. The resort revealed Wednesday it hired the services of industry expert Ben Koff as the venue's General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. In his new position at Mount Airy Casino Resort, Koff will oversee…

Travel ・ 13 January 2023

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Ben Koff appointed Mount Airy Casino Resort COO and General Manager

The appointment, at Pennsylvania's first AAA Four-Diamond casino and premier adults-only resort, is pending approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The venue is located in the Pocono Mountains. Koff, who has a Master's in Business Administration from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern…

Travel ・ 12 January 2023

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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 ・ 11 January 2023

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WynnBET In The Wings To Launch Online Casino In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's online casino market will be expanding, though there's no indication of how soon that will come. The state's Gaming Control Board approved an interactive gaming operator license Wednesday for WynnBET, which has a major national presence but does not operate currently in Pennsylvania. The license covers online slots and table…

Law ・ 15 December 2022

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Bonuses ・ 09 December 2022

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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 ・ 24 November 2022

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Pennsylvania: Gaming revenue for October up by almost 6%, driven by record online casino performance

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported gaming revenue results for October. During the last month, the combined revenue general from all forms of gaming amounted to $450.2 million, an increase of 5.7% compared to last year's October. The increase was driven by a record-setting performance of online casino gaming in the Keystone…

Finance ・ 19 November 2022

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Sportsbook Volume, Online Casino Revenue Hit New Highs In PA

Sports bettors in Pennsylvania wagered more than ever before in October and online casino operators garnered more revenue than in any prior month, according to financial data released Thursday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The sports betting volume reached $797.1 million, besting the prior high of $793.7 million set in January.…

Sports ・ 17 November 2022

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PA Gaming Board Campaign Targets Gamblers Who Abandon Kids

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted Wednesday to ban from the state's casinos eight more adults who abandoned their kids to gamble - as the regulator had done 147 times previously - but it took an additional step to address the problem more directly than it ever has. At its monthly meeting, the agency announced the launch of a "Don't Gamble…

Covid ・ 17 November 2022

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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 ・ 13 November 2022

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Pennsylvania Online Casinos Win $107 Million From Gamblers In August

Online casino gambling in the Keystone State continues to grow. According to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, casino games offered online generated gross revenue of $107180341 during August 2022. The revenue was an increase of 20.8% compared to $88719021 in August 2021, state regulators said. The more than $107.1 million…

Travel ・ 21 October 2022

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 ・ 21 October 2022

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PA Gaming Revenue Reaches $429 Million In July

The Pennsylvania casino industry is once more proving to be one of the strongest and most stable in the nation. Gaming revenue totaled $429 million in July across all retail and online casino gambling, an increase of 1.28% from July 2021 ($423.7 million), as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported. Retail slots ($213 million) accounted for…

Finance ・ 16 October 2022

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pa. casino fined for allowing underaged gambling, including an 11-year-old

Pennsylvania on Wednesday hit Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos with nearly $266000 in fines and penalties for gaming-law violations, including three incidents of gambling by people under 21. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fined the Monroe County casino $160000 for three incidents in the last year in which people under the legal…

Covid ・ 28 September 2022

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Pennsylvania Regulator Doles Out Fines Topping $280,000

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued over $280000 in fines after two casinos violated their terms of operation. the casino allowed underage visitors to gamble Mount Airy Casino Resort will pay a majority of the fines, some $260825, for different infractions. The brunt of the fee comes after the casino allowed underage visitors to…

Travel ・ 22 September 2022

World Casino News

Mount Airy fined for several breaches including minor gambling

Youngsters ages 11 to 18 years old were able to access casino gaming at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania, leading to a large fine for the operator. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has fined Mount Pocono $160000 for failing to keep the young people from playing casino games. An agreement was reached by the casino operator and the…

Travel ・ 22 September 2022

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Mount Airy Casino fined after kids ages 11 and 13 gambled, state says

Children and teens - ranging from 11 to 18 years old - were found gambling on the gaming floor of Mount Airy Casino Resort, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The board approved Wednesday a consent agreement during its public meeting, resulting in a $160000 fine for the Mount Pocono, Monroe County-based gaming operator. The…

Travel ・ 21 September 2022

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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 ・ 21 September 2022

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Casino Royale fundraiser for museum a safe bet

Casino Royale Night at the Museum will feature all the sights and sounds of a regular casino, but with no real money at stake. Any organization or business in the area that would like to sponsor one of the casino table should contact museum director Matt Edwards. Sometimes you must spend a little to get a lot and the Mount Airy Museum of Regional…

Finance ・ 02 September 2022

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PGCB reports increase in gambling revenue in July

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has posted the July numbers for the state's gaming revenue, noting a small but tangible improvement in the overall records. The July total revenue inched up to $429m, the regulator noted, which beat July 2021 results by a slim 1.28% margin. Despite the small gain, not all properties statewide ended up winners…

Finance ・ 23 August 2022

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Mobile ・ 18 August 2022

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AC Casino Smoking Ban Backers Reject Compromise Pitch

As the resumption of activity by lawmakers in the Trenton statehouse in September nears, the fate of one of the state's most popular reform proposals remains in limbo. The effort to extend a statewide indoor smoking ban to include all nine Atlantic City casinos has widespread support among legislators across the political aisle - especially in…

Covid ・ 15 August 2022

The Morning Call

Could outdoor gambling solve impasse over smoking at casinos?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Could outdoor gambling be at least a partial solution to an impasse between Atlantic City casino workers who want smoking banned indoors, and gambling executives who fear a smoking ban would hurt business and cost jobs? It may depend on what the definition of "outdoors" is. For more than two years, many casino workers have…

Politics ・ 07 August 2022

The Epoch Times

Pennsylvania Casinos Warn Gambling Parents: Don’t Leave Children in Cars

While inside a warm casino, playing slot machines, a Pennsylvania woman's small children, ages 2 years and 11 months, sat alone in a cold car at the Lady Luck Casino in Pennsylvania. She is not the only parent who left children unattended while they gambled. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which oversees all aspects of gambling in the state,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 June 2022

The Courier Express

Gaming Control Board Reports Gaming Revenue for May

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported recently that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during May 2022 was $447794294 an increase of 8.38% compared to revenue generated in May 2021. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board include slot…

Finance ・ 17 June 2022

Philadelphia Weekly

Casinotes: No smoking continues at Rivers Casino plus Joe Rogan experiences Atlantic City

Patrons and staffers at Rivers Casino Philadelphia can breathe easily: Smoking remains prohibited on the casino floor. Without any public announcement, on April 29, the Fishtown gambling den decided to keep in place the casino smoking ban that was instituted in July 2020 by executive order of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. That edict was lifted a year…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2022

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Pennsylvania gaming revenue grows 14% in April, with online casinos leading all US markets

Pennsylvania gaming revenue increased by 14% year-over-year in April to reach $461.6M, the state's Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported on Tuesday. That figure was $1115481 short of the results for March 2022, which was an all-time monthly high for gaming in the state. The Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County led the…

Finance ・ 19 May 2022

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Lighters Off: Rivers Philadelphia Casino Bans Indoor Smoking

While the heated smoking ban debate tied to Atlantic City casinos is still pending a decision, another casino in the neighboring state of Pennsylvania decided to embrace the smoke-free policy. The said policy was originally established by state representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic for safety purposes. While the policy currently exempts…

Covid ・ 04 May 2022

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Another Push For Casino Smoking Ban Resurrected By Lawmaker

The recent push to ban casino smoking has garnered than Pennsylvania, but a lawmaker who has long pressed the issue used a Rivers Casino Pittsburgh license renewal hearing to resurrect it. State Rep. Dan Frankel of Pittsburgh told members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday that he and a fellow Democrat, Senate Minority Leader Jay…

Law ・ 17 March 2022

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Wind Creek Is Latest Slots-Slashing Casino, Wanting To Remove 655

Four Pennsylvania casinos since June have won regulatory approval to reduce their number of slot machines, and now Wind Creek Bethlehem is pursuing the biggest reduction yet. A filing submitted by the casino last Thursday to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board seeks authorization to reduce its slot complement by 655, from 2973 to 2318. The…

Travel ・ 13 February 2022

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Wind Creek Bethlehem Joins Other Pennsylvania Casinos in Reducing Slots

Slot machines have always been viewed as a guaranteed money-maker for casinos. They're easy to play, always attract a lot of attention and don't require full-time staff like table games do. However, more casinos have opted to reduce their slot complement since COVID-19 came in, and the Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania is joining this group. It…

Covid ・ 10 February 2022

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Combination Of Factors Challenge PA Casinos In Matching 2019 Revenue

Whether the cause is cannibalization, online competition, or COVID concerns, the 2021 revenue numbers for Pennsylvania's casino industry illustrate the challenges that brick-and-mortar properties have had returning to their former levels. The year-end figures released Thursday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board summarizing the gaming industry…

Finance ・ 25 January 2022

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2021 Online Casino Revenue Figures Return To Pre-Pandemic Trends

A return to stability following a period of disruption has been the theme of 2021. Particularly in the latter part of the year, most states have seen a decrease in volatility. Growth rates have mostly ranged from flat to high single digit percentages. December was a better month than many recently, so the year finished on a strong note. None of the…

Covid ・ 21 January 2022

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Bonuses ・ 20 January 2022

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Four parents banned from PA casinos after leaving their kids in the car

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board) banned four people from all casinos across the Commonwealth after they left their children unattended so they could gamble. According to the Board, unattended children were left in parked vehicles and one in a hotel room at casinos. In each case, the parent left a young child or…

Games ・ 20 January 2022

World Casino News

NetEnt now live in Pennsylvania

Now that online casino gaming has arrived in Pennsylvania its only natural that one of the industry's premier software platforms has joined the fray. Founded in 1996, Net Entertainment (NetEnt), probably best known for its 3D slots games, has launched its innovative titles in the New England state's newly-regulated market that went live on July 15,…

Politics ・ 07 January 2022

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Pennsylvania casinos not ready to cut smoking from gambling experience

Like flashing lights, dings and coins splashing into a slot machine tray, an equally familiar - even stereotypical - casino experience involves plumes of smoke wafting skyward from patrons puffing on ash-tipped cigarettes. Casinos, and the states that host them, have permitted smoking for decades, with the industry bypassing a sweeping ban that in…

Politics ・ 03 January 2022

The Courier Express

Record month for Gaming in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG - Figures released recently by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board show total gaming and fantasy contests revenue generated in the Commonwealth during November 2021 was a record $432493349 which represents an increase of 52% compared to revenue generated in November 2020. The total revenue achieved this month also surpassed the…

Travel ・ 23 December 2021

New Jersey Online Gambling

Atlantic City Casino Bill Going Up In Smoke?

Countless bills are moving in Trenton this month under a typical "lame duck" session of the New Jersey Legislature as the new group of lawmakers gets ready to convene in January. But one bill, S1878, which would eliminate the Atlantic City casino industry's exemption from an indoor smoking ban, has yet to be advanced by state Senate President…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2021

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Which US State has the best Casinos?

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Land-based ・ 01 December 2021

The Courier Express

Record revenue reported in October for Pennsylvania gaming

HARRISBURG - Figures released recently by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board show total gaming and fantasy contests revenue generated in the Commonwealth during October 2021 was $425916762 which represents an increase of 33 percent compared to revenue generated in October 2020. It also eclipsed the all-time monthly revenue high set in July of…

Finance ・ 23 November 2021

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New Gaming Venues Approved, Others Are Fined And Reducing Slots

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday fined three casinos for violations of regulations, gave a green light for opening of a mini-casino in Berks County and an OTB race and sportsbook in Chester County, approved two casinos' plans to reduce their number of slot machines, and heard one casino outline an intensified program to prevent…

Sports ・ 11 November 2021

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Live! Mini-Casino Plans To Add Poker Despite Other Casinos Cutting Back

Pennsylvania has fewer live poker games in its casinos than it did before COVID-19 hit, but it appears poised to add another room. Live! Pittsburgh has announced that it plans to add a seven-table poker room at the Westmoreland Mall mini-casino, pending Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval. A press release stated the room is expected to open…

Poker ・ 08 November 2021

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Area casinos see drop in internet gaming revenue in August

Total revenue increased in August compared to August 2020 at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Twp. while it decreased at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County, but both casinos saw drops in internet gaming revenue. Total revenue increased nearly 12% at Mohegan Sun Pocono from about $19.5 million in August 2020 to $21.8 million in August 2021 while…

Finance ・ 21 September 2021

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As Slots Are Removed, The Question Of Skill Games Competition Arises

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday approved additional slot machine reductions in the state - this time for Mount Airy Casino Resort - while raising concerns about how the proliferation of unregulated "skill games" may be hurting casinos. Mount Airy won approval to reduce its authorized complement of slots by 130, from 1817 to 1687.…

Covid ・ 17 September 2021

The Courier Express

Monthly Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $400 Million for Second Straight Month

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted reports that the combined total revenue in April 2021 generated from all forms of gaming regulated by the Board along with fantasy contests was $404105692, eclipsing the record for total revenue achieved in the previous month of March. In releasing and historically comparing the April…

Finance ・ 31 August 2021

The Courier Express

Gaming Control Board Reports June Revenue

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted reports recently on its website that show that the combined total revenue in June 2021 generated from all forms of gaming regulated by the Board along with fantasy contests was $388892795. In releasing the June figures, the Board again noted that due to Covid-19 restrictions all casinos in…

Finance ・ 27 August 2021

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Online Gambling Coming to Pennsylvania Soon, Nine Casinos Apply for Licenses

For those frustrated with how long it is taking poker sites in Pennsylvania to launch, we have some good news. In recent days, nine land-based casinos applied for a license to operate an online casino, meaning online poker will soon become a reality in the Keystone State. These nine land-based casinos are each paying $10 million to the state for a…

Land-based ・ 25 August 2021

Gambling News

Penn National Wants to Cut Back on Its Slots in Pennsylvania

Penn National is the latest gaming company with a request to reduce its slot machines in Pennsylvania after Harrah's Philadelphia and Mount Airy. Penn National says it wants to get rid of 500 slot machines at two of its Pennsylvania casinos. The company, which opened its mini-casino, Hollywood Casino York, on August 12, filed applications this…

Sports ・ 25 August 2021

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Travel ・ 25 August 2021

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PA Online Casinos Record Fifth Straight $100M Revenue Month in July

Pennsylvania's new fiscal year began with a bang for PA online casino revenue, bringing in more than $100 million in gross revenue for the fifth straight month. The state's iGaming gross revenue for July was more than $104.5 million, down slightly from $110.7 million in June and the record $111.6 million from March. Taxable online casino…

Finance ・ 21 August 2021

The Courier Express

Gaming Control Board Reports Record Monthly Revenue in July

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted reports on its website that show that the combined total revenue in July 2021 generated from all forms of gaming regulated by the Board along with fantasy contests was $423657956. That represents the highest monthly revenue total to date for games regulated by the Board. Sources of gaming…

Finance ・ 20 August 2021

Penn Bets

Retail Casinos Just Saw Best Month Ever In PA, But Can They Sustain It?

A year ago, Pennsylvania's gaming industry was holding its head above water through online gaming growth that offset gamblers' aversion to brick-and-mortar casino visits in the midst of a pandemic. Last month was a different story. The July figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed casino visitors lost a record $309.8 million…

Covid ・ 19 August 2021

Pennsylvania News Today

Table game revenue at casinos hits record highs as patrons return

Planes TWP. - Wednesday's Pennsylvania Gaming Commission reported the highest total monthly revenue ever for games regulated by PGCB: $ 423657956. Gaming sources regulated by PGCB include slot machines, table games, Internet casino-type games (iGaming), sports betting, fantasy contests, and video game terminals (VGT). PGCB points out that revenues…

Finance ・ 19 August 2021

The Times Leader

Table games revenue in casinos hits all-time high as patrons return

PLAINS TWP. - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday reported the highest monthly revenue total to date for games regulated by the PGCB: $423657956. Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the PGCB include slot machines, table games, internet casino-type gaming (iGaming), sports wagering, fantasy contests and video gaming terminals…

Finance ・ 19 August 2021

Pennsylvania News Today

5 must visit casinos in Pennsylvania

Gambling has always been one of the most entertaining and fun activities that adults use as a hobby or even to simply have a good time. While some people only think of Las Vegas as the only place for entertainment and gambling, what some people have yet to find out is that Pennsylvania is not only the number two spot when it comes to casino…

Travel ・ 16 August 2021

Penn Bets

Which iGaming Sites Will Most Help PA Reach $1B In 2021? Hard To Say

Pennsylvania's 17 online casinos are on pace to win more than $1 billion collectively from digital-oriented gamblers this year, but it's hard to tell which sites are getting the biggest share of action. Unlike mobile sports betting, for which the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's monthly revenue reports identify each of the 13 operators, multiple…

Covid ・ 05 August 2021

PA Online Casino

PA Online Casinos Cap Off Record Fiscal Year With $100M-Plus June

PA online casinos just closed a fiscal year for the record books with yet another $100 million-plus month. June's Pennsylvania iGaming gross revenue topped out at nearly $100.9 million. Of the total revenue last month, more than $72.4 million came from slot games, more than $26.0 million from online table games, and more than $2.4…

Sports ・ 28 July 2021

Online Poker Report

Pennsylvania Online Casinos See Revenue Drop In June

What goes up must come down. That's the conventional wisdom, anyway. For the most part, however, it hasn't been the case for online casinos, which enjoyed a huge revenue increase last spring when retail casinos shut down due to COVID. The pandemic has been an unprecedented event. While many presumed that the gains would be temporary, there was no…

Finance ・ 20 July 2021

Leigh Valley Live

Smoking returns to Pennsylvania casinos after 1-year ban

Patrons at Pennsylvania casinos are once again permitted to smoke in designated areas on the gaming floor. In Pennsylvania, most indoor smoking is prohibited at commercial establishments across the state due to legislation passed in 2008. But, one large exception to that rule where smoking is permitted is casinos, where facilities can designate…

Covid ・ 10 July 2021

Pokerfuse

Pennsylvania Online Casino Revenue Hits Record $98.6M

Pennsylvania online casino revenue hit a record $98.6 million in May, up from $90.3 million in April and nearly double year-over-year, according to data from the state Gaming Control Board (PGCB). For the sixth consecutive month, Hollywood Casino, used by DraftKings Casino PA and BetMGM PA Casino, stayed atop its online casino competitors by…

Finance ・ 28 June 2021

Online Poker Report

Pennsylvania Online Gambling Breaks The $100 Million Mark In May

For the US gambling market as a whole, this seems to be a period of consolidation of gains. Casino closures last spring caused online casino and poker activity to skyrocket. With things now starting to get back to normal, it's a positive for the industry simply not to lose those new customers. Pennsylvania is doing a little better than than,…

Poker ・ 28 June 2021

Penn Bets

Casinos' Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels Will Have To Wait Another Month

Pennsylvania's land-based casinos again failed to match their pre-pandemic level of slots and table games activity in May. In fact, they backslid from the prior month. While the monthly report released Thursday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed a record high level of $413.2 million generated in May by all forms of legal gaming, the…

Covid ・ 21 June 2021

Standard Speaker

Internet gaming revenue exceeds $100 million in May in Pennsylvania

Revenue from online casino games in Pennsylvania exceeded $100 million in a month for the first time since the state launched internet gaming in July 2019, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Online casino games generated a record $101251771 in May in revenue compared to $55838787 in May 2020, the board reported. The total revenue…

Finance ・ 19 June 2021

Pennsylvania News Today

Pennsylvania May Internet Games Revenue Over $ 100 Million

According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, revenue from online casino games in Pennsylvania exceeded $ 100 million a month for the first time since the state launched internet games in July 2019. The Board of Directors reported that online casino game revenues were a record $ 101251771 in May, compared to $ 55838787 in May 2020. Total…

Finance ・ 17 June 2021

Penn Bets

PA Casinos May Already Have Matched Pre-Pandemic Retail Revenue

When May revenue figures for Pennsylvania's casinos are released this week, they will reveal whether the state's long-running gaming venues have finally returned to their pre-COVID level of patronage. Pennsylvania's gaming industry already accomplished the feat in one sense in April, which saw a record $404.1 million in revenue collected from all…

Covid ・ 15 June 2021

iGaming Business

PA February igaming revenue up YoY but monthly growth streak ends

Revenue from online casino gaming was up 299.1% from 2020, but down 3.3% from January 2021, ending a streak of record months that started in July 2020. Online slots were still the largest source of igaming revenue, bringing in $50.6m, down 0.8%, while revenue from online table games was down 7.5% to $24.7m. Online poker revenue, which comes…

Finance ・ 07 May 2021

Online Poker Report

PA Online Gambling Shows Signs Of Maturity, Hitting $98 Million In March

Pennsylvania's legalized online gambling market is beginning to slow down a little bit. Numbers released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board show a 293% increase in iGaming revenue in March 2021, compared with March 2020. However, the rise from February 2021's $78 million in gross revenue to March 2021's $98 million is less dramatic,…

Travel ・ 07 May 2021

Penn Bets

Strong Slots Resilience Helping PA Casinos' Pandemic Bottom Line

One of the discoveries for Pennsylvania casinos upon reopening in June and July was how much more revenue each slot machine could generate on a daily basis with fewer in use. The daily slot win per unit is one of the metrics that casinos use to assess overall performance, and that number has soared as a result of occupancy restrictions and social…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

Penn Live

One day after Pa. casino execs send a letter to Wolf pushing to stay open, he shuts them down

Despite a plea from Penn National Gaming to keep casinos open, Gov. Tom Wolf went ahead with his anticipated temporary shutdown announcement Thursday, saying no dice to the entertainment industry for the remainder of 2020 and into early 2021. His order requires casinos, along with theaters, concert venues, museums, movie theaters, arcades, bowling…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Online gambling explodes in Pa. as brick-and-mortar casino revenues tank due to pandemic

Casino revenues in Pennsylvania crashed in March as all gaming halls were shuttered for half the month due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Thursday released the predictably dismal data collected from the state's 12 casinos and video gaming terminals and fantasy contests. Revenues collapsed 51% last month to…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania fines two casinos over giving away too much complimentary slot play

State gaming regulators on Wednesday levied $140000 in fines against Mount Airy Casino Resort and Rivers Casino Philadelphia for violations related to free slot machine play. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board signed off on consent agreements in which the two casinos acknowledged their employees gave out more complimentary slot play to patrons…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021