Legal News

The Pennsylvania's sports betting market sees remarkable 56% revenue growth in the Fiscal Year for 2022/2023. FanDuel sportsbook leads, while new players like Fanatics & Bet365 prepare to enter. Excitement builds for the upcoming NFL season.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines three casinos $67,500 for underage gambling & untrained staff. Additionally, they ban 7 adults for leaving minors unattended at casinos. Safety measures implemented, and info about the role of the PA Gaming Control Board.

Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court to decide on skill games legality, leading to potential growth in the gaming industry with exciting possibilities for operators and players alike. Skill games continued legalization in Pennsylvania; gaming industry poised for growth.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) introduces a user-friendly self-exclusion system for individuals struggling with gambling disorders. The program allows participants to ban themselves from regulated gambling activities, promoting responsible gaming and support for those in need.

The article details all of the fines against operators and penalties levied against individuals for the month of May in Pennsylvania by the Gaming Control Board.

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.

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.

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

At the April 2023 meeting for the Pennsylvania Control Board, regulators handed down fines totaling $147,000 to three casinos in the state including the popular Mount Airy Casino.

State Sen. Gene Yaw recently sent a memo to fellow lawmakers alerting them to upcoming legislation he plans to release outlining a law tightening regulations on skill games. Sen. Yaw believes the new legislation could generate $300 million in new taxable revenue for the state.