Legal News

Reps Dina Titus, a Democrat from Nevada, and Guy Reschenthaler, a Republican from Pennsylvania, reintroduced legislation to repeal the federal handle tax. Although the less-than one percent tax doesn’t appear to take much from sportsbooks, the two representatives from states with legal sports betting believes the tax unfairly prevent growth in the gaming industry.

During their latest public meeting on March 22, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved three fines for online betting PA outlets for failure to follow state wagering regulations.

In a recent survey by Penn State University, over 30% of gamblers from Pennsylvania admitted they suffer from a gambling addiction. With roughly $1.4 billion in profits, the PA online gambling market in Pennsylvania has become huge business but opens the door to a dramatic increase in problem gambling.

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.