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Pennsylvania Bill Would Officially Recognize Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Sixteen Pennsylvania lawmakers have co-sponsored a bill to officially recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Posted on: February 27, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Deemed Safe After Brief Evacuation Thursday Morning

Rivers Casino Philadelphia is considered safe after the casino evacuated team and customers early Thursday morning.

Posted on: February 21, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Sports Betting Operators Cash in on Football Playoffs For Strong Start to 2025

Pennsylvania sportsbooks bounced back in January with a 9.7% hold rate, good enough for $84.3 million in revenue during football playoffs.

Posted on: February 20, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Online Casino Revenue Up 42% Year-Over-Year, Fastest in Three Years Despite Modest January Dip

Pennsylvania online casinos dipped month-over-month but got off to a strong start in 2025, considering the year-over-year increase was 42%.

Posted on: February 20, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Lawmakers Can’t See Eye-to-Eye on Pennsylvania Skill Games Tax Rate

Though Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a tax rate for legalized skill games in the state, many lawmakers aren't happy with the number.

Posted on: February 20, 2025 | J.R. Duren

Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Lose Money on Super Bowl Amid Massive Handle Record

Pennsylvania sportsbooks lost more than $6.5 million on Super Bowl Sunday despite posting record handle during the Big Game.

Posted on: February 13, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Mount Airy Casino Sued by Workers for $5 Million in Allegedly Unpaid Wages

Former Mount Airy Casino employees filed a lawsuit against the property for allegedly failing to pay upwards of $5 million in wages owed.

Posted on: February 13, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Pennsylvania Gambling Report Shows Online Gamblers Enjoy Higher-Frequency Play

Penn State University published a study that shows those gambling online display more sessions than just retail gamblers.

Posted on: February 12, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Penn State Warns Young Gamblers on Potential Harms from Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl

Penn State University sent out a reminder to students to potential harms associated with sports betting ahead of the Super Bowl.

Posted on: February 7, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Pace-O-Matic Objects to Pennsylvania’s Proposed Skill Games Tax Rate

Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 52% tax on skill games in his annual budget address on Tuesday, in which POM believes is unsustainable.

Posted on: February 5, 2025 | Corey Sharp

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Pennsylvania Bill Would Officially Recognize Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Deemed Safe After Brief Evacuation Thursday Morning

Sports Betting Operators Cash in on Football Playoffs For Strong Start to 2025

Online Casino Revenue Up 42% Year-Over-Year, Fastest in Three Years Despite Modest January Dip

Lawmakers Can’t See Eye-to-Eye on Pennsylvania Skill Games Tax Rate

Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Lose Money on Super Bowl Amid Massive Handle Record

Mount Airy Casino Sued by Workers for $5 Million in Allegedly Unpaid Wages

Pennsylvania Gambling Report Shows Online Gamblers Enjoy Higher-Frequency Play

Penn State Warns Young Gamblers on Potential Harms from Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl

Pace-O-Matic Objects to Pennsylvania’s Proposed Skill Games Tax Rate

Unattended Children Incidents At PA Casinos Decreasing For Second Straight Year

As FanDuel Declines To Add Surcharge, DraftKings Reverses Course

Gov. Josh Shapiro s Skill Games Taxation To Mass Transit Systems

DraftKings Slapping Surcharge On Pennsylvania Sports Bettors’ Winnings

Bally’s Hints ‘First Half Of 2025’ Construction Plans For State College Casino