Articles by: Derek Blake

Derek Blake is a freelance writer that has covered the expansion of legal sports betting in America and the regional casino business for several well-known industry websites. During his writing career, he has written profiles on dozens of athletes and focused on the collision of sports and politics.

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reaches 20,000 Casino Self-Exclusion Requests

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) revealed it had recently received its 20,000th voluntary request for self-exclusion from individuals who wished to be excluded from entering and participating in gaming activities at the state’s casinos and retail sports wagering locations.

06/13/2023 |News

Proposed Bill Could Raise Tax Threshold for Pennsylvania Slot Winnings

A bipartisan bill, known as the SLOT Act, is poised to impact Pennsylvania's slot machine players by raising the tax threshold for slot winnings from $1,200 to $5,000. Sponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), the bill aims to modernize the tax code, protect players' winnings, and alleviate compliance burdens for casinos.

06/09/2023 |News

Greentube Awarded Pennsylvania iGaming License

European gaming company Greentube received an iGaming license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. With the license, the company, a popular online slots provider, enters their fourth U.S. state gaming market after launching in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Michigan.

06/07/2023 |News

FanDuel, DraftKings Update Super Bowl 58 Odds for Contending Eagles and Rebuilding Steelers

The Philadelphia Eagles hope to avenge their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs this season and Pennsylvania’s top sports betting sites are believers in their latest update to their NFL title odds. Currently, the Eagles hold +650 odds to win Super Bowl 58 via DraftKings, while FanDuel places Philly with +850 odds to win their first NFL crown since 2018.

06/02/2023 |News

Caesars Digital Partners With Evolution to Bring the Gamemakers’ Online Content to Apps

Evolution announced a new partnership with Caesars Digital to bring their popular online slots and live dealer games to the gaming company’s online platforms in Pennsylvania. Caesars’ Tropicana Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino will receive exclusive access to Evolution’s top online slots and first-person games.

06/02/2023 |News

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines Two Gaming Operators Over $100K in May Meeting

Two Pennsylvania gaming operators were fined over $100,000 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in their monthly meeting for violating their licensing requirements.

06/02/2023 |News

High 5 Games and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino Announce Pennsylvania Partnership

The partnership will enable Caesars Sportsbook & Casino users in Pennsylvania to access High 5 Games’ popular titles, including Green Machine Deluxe Power Bet, as well as land-based games like Golden Knight, Jaguar Princess, and Dangerous Beauty.

05/19/2023 |News

Pennsylvania’s Gaming Industry Made Over $476 Million in April 2023

Pennsylvania's gaming industry collectively yielded a total revenue of $476,733,131 last month, indicating a 3.27% rise compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

05/18/2023 |News

Fanatics Agrees to $150 Million Purchase of PointsBet’s Assets

After spending several years attempting to enter the sports betting business, Fanatics looks to make a splash in the 15 states that PointsBet currently operates within. According to reports, Fanatics hopes to take over PointsBet’s assets by the beginning of the lucrative NFL season.

05/16/2023 |News

76ers Hold Top Odds to Win the 2023 NBA Championship

When it comes to PA sports betting markets, the local 76ers have been given the best odds to win the NBA Championship according to DraftKings and FanDuel.

05/12/2023 |News

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