Pennsylvania Online Gambling News and PA Gambling Launch Updates

New PA skill games bill calls for no new tax on the machines.

PA Lawmaker Introduces Skill Games Bill with No Additional Tax

Rep. Kerry Benninghoff introduced skill games legislation earlier this week that does not call for an additional tax on the machines.

Posted on: June 20, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Continue to Pick Up Momentum in May

Pennsylvania sportsbooks displayed a 10.7% year-over-year increase in handle, which indicates sports betting continues to grow.

Posted on: June 20, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

PA online casinos reported $291.7 million in revenue in May.

PA Online Casinos Sniff $300M Again in May

Pennsylvania online casinos turned in the second-best month of all time in May, generating $291.7 million in revenue.

Posted on: June 18, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter sent to PA prison.

Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Sent to Pennsylvania Prison

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has been sentenced to a Pennsylvania prison for stealing $17 million to cover sports betting debt.

Posted on: June 17, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Summer’s Heating Up With Golden Nugget Casino’s New Limited-Time Welcome Offer

New Golden Nugget PA customer can take advantage of a limited-time promo offer. Read on for details and how to claim.

Posted on: June 12, 2025 | | Tyler Andrews

Live! Casino Philadelphia adds digital display screen.

Digital Screen at Live! Casino Philadelphia Packs a Punch

Live! Casino Philadelphia improved the guest experience by adding a 46-foot-long digital display screen at the Center Bar.

Posted on: June 12, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

BetRivers Poker Testing Platform for Upcoming Multi-state Launch

The PGCB told PlayPennsylvania that BetRivers is conducting a soft launch, and could enter the MSIGA as early as Thursday.

Posted on: June 11, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Pennsylvania Senator Chris Gebhard Explains 35% Skill Games Tax Framework

Pennsylvania Senator Chris Gebhard explained his rational for a a 35% on tax skill games, which is in the middle of two other proposals.

Posted on: June 11, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Construction on Happy Valley Casino at Nittany Mall has begun.

Happy Valley Casino Construction Commences

Construction has begun on a $120 million casino project that will bring 750 slots, 30 table games, and sports betting to State College.

Posted on: June 10, 2025 | | P.L. West

Man allegedly explodes fireworks in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.

Fireworks Explosion in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Results in Criminal Charges

A man who allegedly trespassed inside Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and set off fireworks inside a bathroom is facing multiple charges.

Posted on: June 10, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Pennsylvania Online Gambling News

PA Lawmaker Introduces Skill Games Bill with No Additional Tax

Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Continue to Pick Up Momentum in May

PA Online Casinos Sniff $300M Again in May

Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Sent to Pennsylvania Prison

Summer’s Heating Up With Golden Nugget Casino’s New Limited-Time Welcome Offer

Digital Screen at Live! Casino Philadelphia Packs a Punch

BetRivers Poker Testing Platform for Upcoming Multi-state Launch

Pennsylvania Senator Chris Gebhard Explains 35% Skill Games Tax Framework

Happy Valley Casino Construction Commences

Fireworks Explosion in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Results in Criminal Charges

Unattended Children Incidents At PA Casinos Decreasing For Second Straight Year

As FanDuel Declines To Add Surcharge, DraftKings Reverses Course

Gov. Josh Shapiro Supports Skill Games Taxation To Support Mass Transit Systems

DraftKings Slapping Surcharge On Pennsylvania Sports Bettors’ Winnings

Bally’s Hints ‘First Half Of 2025’ Construction Plans For State College Casino