Pennsylvania Online Gambling News

May 2, 2018 /
Industry

With April Gains, Outlook For PA Slots Starts To Looks Less Bleak

BY Bill Grinstead

The PA Gaming Control Board slot machine revenue figures for April show a total take of $206,178,528, around $15 million less than March. But while it may seem like a big drop in comparison, the nine-figure chunk represents a .23% year-over-year gain.

May 2, 2018 /
Poker

WSOP Does Right Thing, Implements BB Antes To Speed Up Poker

BY JD McNamara

The WSOP’s announcement that they’ll be featuring BB antes in many of their 2018 tournaments makes perfect sense. What’s harder to understand is why it doesn’t make the same sense to every single other poker player.

Apr 26, 2018 /
Sports

The Stars Group Places $4.7 Billion Bet On Sports Betting — Will it Pay Off?

BY JD McNamara

For The Stars Group, the torrid growth of global online sports betting coupled with the United States’ pending repeal of PASPA makes increasing its sports betting capabilities an undoubtedly smart move.

Apr 24, 2018 /
Opinion

Not Saturated Yet: Plenty Still Ahead for Pennsylvania Gambling Expansion

BY Adam Small

Some are concerned, after satellite casino auctions slowed significantly, that the Pennsylvania gambling expansion may not live up to expectations. But expectations will likely be met, at least, as other parts of the expansion roll out.

Apr 19, 2018 /
Sports

How Detractors of Nationwide Sports Betting Continue to Miss the Point

BY JD McNamara

Sports betting detractors – mainly politicians and state-appointed officials who simply can’t see what’s in it for them – are continually missing the point when it comes to the relationship between sports, fans and gamblers.

Apr 18, 2018 /
Casino

The Mini Casino Auctions Have Likely Come to an End in Pennsylvania

BY Adam Small

Five of ten available mini casino licenses have been auctioned to PA's existing land-based casino owners, but it doesn't appear that the auctions, which have so far provided more than $128 million to the state, will continue.

Apr 17, 2018 /
Casino

PA Casino Revenue Hits Historic High In March, Even As Table Game Earnings Slip

BY Bill Grinstead

Pennsylvania set a new revenue record in March, cracking the $300 million barrier for the first time in its 12-year history. Surprisingly, the record was set on the back of slot machine revenue, which had been mired in a long slump.

Apr 16, 2018 /
Industry

The Door Swings Open For PA Land-Based Casinos To Apply For Online Gambling Licenses

BY Robert DellaFave

Land-based casinos in Pennsylvania can now officially submit their online gambling license applications, but will they do so immediately or hold out?

Apr 13, 2018 /
Sports

Leagues Find Partner in Greed-Fueled Quest for Betting Proceeds

BY JD McNamara

Sports leagues have realized $150 billion worth of bets could soon be legal, so they want their slice of the pie. There’s just one problem: they have no rights to any of the money – legal or otherwise.

Apr 10, 2018 /
Industry

For Once, Pennsylvania Almost Gets It Right With Regards To Online Gambling…Almost

BY Robert DellaFave

Proponents of online gambling can rest easy knowing that the PA Gaming Control Board made a wise ruling on skins, despite the inclusion of some odd and potentially restrictive caveats.