No action took place in June on a behind-the-scenes proposal to expand VGTs in Pennsylvania, but it could be resurrected in the fall.
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Senate Republicans have been talking behind the scenes about a massive VGT expansion, but there are plenty of opponents.
Pennsylvania sports betting leader FanDuel has had no competitor like DraftKings, which keeps narrowing the gap between them every month.
Recent numbers suggest the Keystone State is on track to be No. 1 in sports betting handle and online gaming revenue before the end of 2020.
Pennsylvania's gaming board has laid out minimum operating guidelines for when casinos reopen, but no timetable when that will happen.
Panelists discussing iGaming's future are glad to see gamblers transitioning online for now, but once casinos reopen, who knows?
Panelists at the SBC conference agree that their sportsbooks' volume has plunged 60-70% as a result of coronavirus cancellations of events.
FanDuel relied on sports bettors to make its iCasino a quick success in Pennsylvania, but sports cancellations have soured that strategy.
March was a disaster for Pennsylvania's casino industry, but a 25% boost in online casino revenue helped mitigate the damage.
Pennsylvania is more dependent on government revenue from casinos than any other state, and its losses are mounting with each day.
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