Pennsylvania

June 16, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Maryland, Pennsylvania

With comprehensive safety protocols put in place, the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino in Wilkes-Barre will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 10am after being shuttered for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic...

Two Pennsylvania casinos reopen; dates remain unclear for remaining venues

June 11, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Pennsylvania

Two casinos have already reopened in the state of Pennsylvania and one is set to reopen this Friday, as restrictions are loosened after the outbreak of Covid-19. As a few gaming venues get back to work, it is s...

Scientific Games’ PA iLottery partnership sees a record $1 billion in online/mobile sales

May 20, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's iLottery program is officially the most commercially successful to date in North America with total sales of online/mobile games reaching $1 billion in just under two years. Developed and powe...

DraftKings to launch new online casino in Pennsylvania today

May 1, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New online casinos, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Pennsylvania

During a recent Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Meeting, DraftKings petitioned for an Interactive Gaming Operator License to offer online casino gaming in the state. They were approved and are now ready to ge...

Pennsylvania sportsbetting industry hurt by coronavirus shutdown

April 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Taxes, Pennsylvania

The coronavirus pandemic reportedly cost land-based bookmakers in Pennsylvania at least $220 million in lost revenues last month as sports leagues shut up shop and bettors turned to online alternatives. This...

Scientific Games Corporation content supply deal for Rush Street Interactive

April 2, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

American online casino operator Rush Street Interactive has announced the signing of a deal that is to see its Pennsylvania-facing domains at PlaySugarHouse.com and BetRivers.com feature a range of titles from ...

Boyd Gaming closes several casinos in US amidst Coronavirus outbreak: All Illinois Casinos shutdown

March 16, 2020

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois, Pennsylvania

Late last week, Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania issued a mandate in which public schools, community centers as well as entertainment venues in Montgomery County shut down for a two-week time frame. This closu...

Pennsylvania sees record-setting January via sports betting handle and revenues

February 20, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

Sports betting continues to grow in the state of Pennsylvania. Official data was released this week for the month of January, showing $348.4 million in wagers were placed. This broke the previous month’s record...

Scientific Games to partner with Betfred for retail and digital sports betting solutions launch in Pennsylvania

February 6, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Game manufacturers, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

Las Vegas-based gambling company Scientific Games Corp. (NASDAQ: SGMS) has partnered with British bookmaker, Betfred, to provide full retail and digital sports betting solutions at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Penns...

Pennsylvania judge considering ‘games of skill’ injunction extension

January 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Game manufacturers, Lottery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania and a manufacturer of so-called ‘games of skill’ has reportedly asked an appellate court judge to extend an injunction that forbids police from seizing its machines while authorities work out th...

Pennsylvania regulator gives the green light to Hollywood Casino York

December 19, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Pennsylvania

In central Pennsylvania and a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming Incorporated has reportedly been granted a license to open a satellite casino featuring some 500 slots and around 24 gaming tables within the Yor...

Pennsylvania gaming market chalks up improved November numbers

December 18, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

The online and land-based casino and sportsbetting industries in Pennsylvania had a spectacular November after recording an over 13% increase year-on-year in aggregated gross gaming revenues to $292.09 million ...

New partnership to see FanDuel Sportsbook’s at The Cordish Companies’ branded properties nation-wide

December 17, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

Maryland-based real estate development and entertainment operating company, The Cordish Companies, has entered into a partnership agreement with New York City-based bookmaker and daily fantasy sports provider, ...

Wind Creek Hospitality submits plan for $90 million hotel expansion of newly-acquired Bethlehem casino property