Pennsylvania sports betting recorded a $597 million betting handle in February. Their February betting handle is down 24.8% from January. PHILADELPHIA – While Pennsylvania has been one of the hottest sports betting states in the country, they have seen a declining trend since the start … Read more
Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino filed a petition that if approved would allow them to offer sports betting. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will view the petition at their next meeting. Wind Creek Bethlehem has been closed since March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BETHLEHEM, … Read more
Problem Gambling Awareness Month is recognized in March in Pennsylvania. The Gaming Control Board has launched a website to educate gamblers. Events have been scheduled throughout March to raise awareness. HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gambling Control Board (PGCB) has recognized the month of March … Read more
There are currently six sportsbooks located either inside or near the Philadelphia area. Live! Casino & Hotel has not yet applied for a Pennsylvania sports betting license. The target launch date for Live! Casino & Hotel is December of 2020. Philadelphia – The City of … Read more
The NFL Draft took place from April 25 to April 27 in Nashville, Tennessee. Only “sporting events” can be bet on in Pennsylvania. Per regulations, the NFL Draft is not a “sporting event.” HARRISBURG, Pa. – As the NFL Draft kicked off in Nashville on … Read more
Sportsbooks in PA had a rough Super Bowl but rebounded in March on strong basketball numbers. In March, area sportsbooks saw $44.5 million in wagers and held $5.5 million for a 12.4% take. Online sports betting will cause state and sportsbook revenues to skyrocket. HARRISBURG, … Read more
PA sports betting at retail sportsbooks have been live since November of 2018. State revenue collected from sports betting in PA hit its highest amount last month. iGaming, also known as online casino gaming, is also set to launch in mid-July of 2019. HARRISBURG, Pa. … Read more
The Pennsylvania sports betting market grew with two new sportsbooks opening in the month of March. The revenue figures were only made through retail sportsbooks, as there is still no mobile sports betting apps in PA. HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sports betting in Pennsylvania has grown … Read more
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Sportsbook is hoping to open June 1. New owner for the casino has led to delays of the sportsbook opening. Self-servicing kiosks and televisions will be placed all over the casino. ERIE, Pa. – The Presque Isle Sportsbook was expected … Read more
NBC Sports Philadelphia will engage Pennsylvania sports bettors with live news and information. The Daily Line crew will head up the coverage broadcast. This will be the first betting analysis program broadcasted synonymously with a sporting event. PHILADELPHIA – Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers will … Read more
Mount Airy Casino paid $21.1 million for their sports betting license last year. Partnered with The Stars Group, the sportsbook will display official NBA data. The Casino also has plans to offer a book at their planned satellite casino. MOUNT POCONO, Pa. – Planning to … Read more
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment launched sports betting Jan. 2019. The Parx Casino owners plan to open a new “mini-casino” in Shippensburg by 2020. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is also considering a five-year renewal of Parx’s casino license. SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – The parent company … Read more
