Pennsylvania Online Gambling News

PokerStars Open Philadelphia: First American Stop on the Tour Coming to Live! Casino in April

Live! Casino Philadelphia is hosting PokerStars' first US live tournament in North American from April 21-27.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against PGCB’s Character Clause Regarding Skill Games

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled against the PGCB's character clause regarding gaming licenses and skill games.

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Victory Dooms Sportsbooks in February

Pennsylvania sportsbooks suffered in February because of the Eagles' blowout victory over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Online Casinos Reach $9 Billion in Lifetime Revenue Despite Slight February Dip

Pennsylvania online casinos reached $9 billion in lifetime revenue despite another slight decline in February.

House Lawmakers Propose Rules for Casual Texas Hold’em Tournaments

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow eligible organizations to host casual card games, including Texas Hold'em.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Data Breach Does Not Affect Online Gambling Vertical

A data breach at Rivers Philadelphia in November has reached customers in Pittsburgh. There's no word if online users have been affected.

New Push to Ban Smoking in Pennsylvania Casinos Started By Rep. Dan Frankel

Public health advocates and Pennsylvania casino employees are starting a new push in 2025 to ban smoking inside facilities.

Nittany Mall Casino to Have New Majority Owners, Pending Regulatory Approvals

Ira Lubert's SC Gaming partnered with Saratoga Casino Holdings, which would become majority owners of the Nittany Casino, pending approvals.

Pennsylvania to Join Multi-State-Internet Gaming Agreement Before the End of April, Says Regulator

The PGCB told PlayPennsylvania it is on target to negotiate the state into the MSIGA for "sometime in April."