Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

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Pennsylvania eclipses $7bn in FY gaming revenue, decreases 1.7% for June

The $7bn in fiscal year 2025-2026 gaming revenue represents an increase of 9.6%, while retail slots generated the most revenue during June despite witnessing a fall of 1.3% to $196.6m.

3 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB excludes 18 patrons as child safety enforcement continues

The action brings Pennsylvania’s involuntary exclusion lists to 1,481 people amid continued scrutiny of casino safeguarding controls.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 8 more

Pennsylvania gaming records monthly revenue high for May, increases 3.9% to $625.5m

May was able to edge out the state’s previous all-time monthly gaming revenue of $623.1m set during January 2025, while the resulting tax revenue for the new high came out to $269.9m.

2 min read • Jun 17 • By Kirk Geller

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Pennsylvania lawmakers to present heightened consumer protection legislation

State Representatives Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick brought forth the legislation package on June 3, seeking to address problem gambling as a public health issue in Pennsylvania.

2 min read • Jun 4 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB issues fines totaling $180,000 for underage gambling, KYC protocol failures

Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment was issued two separate $40,000 fines, while Wind Creek Bethlehem and a subsidiary of Yahoo Fantasy Sports were each fined $50,000.

2 min read • May 21 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB Executive Director issues comments to CFTC on ‘deteriorated’ sports betting landscape

Kevin O’Toole stated prediction markets have ‘perfected a wildly addictive formula’ to target ‘young, inexperienced bettors’ as part of his comments issued to CFTC Secretary Christopher Kirkpatrick.

2 min read • May 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 2 more

Play’n Go fined $10,000 in Pennsylvania for failure to obtain change of control approval

The PGCB also fined Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, the operator of Valley Forge Casino Resort, $5,000 for failure to protect assets related to an employee theft.

1 min read • Apr 29 • By Kirk Geller

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Pennsylvania March GGR rises 4.9% to $602m

Sports wagering revenue increased by 77%, with retail subject to a year-over-year revenue decline.

2 min read • Apr 20 • By Will Underwood

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PGCB issues $100,000 fine to BetMGM for ‘insufficient’ KYC protocols

According to the agreement, the operator failed to prevent fraudulent behavior across its BetMGM and Borgata wagering platforms, resulting in the launch of four individual fraud rings.

2 min read • Mar 25 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB debuts underage gambling prevention campaign to address ‘growing issue’

The campaign’s launch will coincide with both Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March, as well as the beginning of the 2026 NCAA March Madness college basketball tournaments.

1 min read • Mar 11 • By Kirk Geller

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Flowplay marks first regulated US RMG entry with Pennsylvania launch

The operator’s Imperial Treasures Casino debuted in Pennsylvania as an affiliate of Wind Creek Bethlehem, as Flowplay was officially acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality in December 2021.

1 min read • Mar 3 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB, Virginia Lottery recognize Problem Gambling Awareness Month during March

Figures such as PGCB Executive Director Kevin O’Toole and Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones called attention to the problem gambling resources currently available to residents.

2 min read • Mar 2 • By Kirk Geller

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Gaming revenue in Pennsylvania grows 11.6% to $590.6m for January

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led all Pennsylvania operators in gaming revenue during January 2026, increasing its total by 20.2% year-over-year to $111.5m.

2 min read • Feb 18 • By Kirk Geller

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New Jersey bettors wager $126.5m on Super Bowl LX, PGCB reports $59.3m handle

Both figures equate to decreases from Super Bowl handles generated during 2025, as New Jersey’s handle decreased by just over 25%, while Pennsylvania witnessed a loss of 41.6%.

2 min read • Feb 12 • By Kirk Geller

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US iGaming: Maine gives green light to Tribes, Virginia takes first step

As iGaming revenue in New Jersey and Pennsylvania continues reaching all-time heights, Maine represents online gambling’s latest expansion with operations set to go live in Q2 2026.

7 min read • Jan 30 • By Kirk Geller

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Pennsylvania records all-time high gaming revenue with $6.8bn for FY2025

The figure represents a 10.7% increase from FY2024, primarily driven by 27% growth in the commonwealth’s iGaming activity, which also set a new record high in revenue with $2.8bn.

3 min read • Jan 21 • By Kirk Geller

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Pennsylvania gaming revenue climbs 15.8% to $616.7m for December

Online slot activity drove $194.6m of revenue and increased 18.5% to lead all gaming types for December 2025, while sports betting revenue grew 287.8% year-over-year to $84.8m.

3 min read • Jan 20 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB fines Evolution US $31,950 for Principal License failure

The regulator also placed 15 individuals on various Involuntary Exclusion Lists on December 17, including four adults who left minors unattended while gambling at a casino property.

3 min read • Dec 17 • By Kirk Geller

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Pennsylvania gaming sets monthly record with $623.1m revenue for November

The Keystone State managed to set the new monthly record for November 2025 despite year-over-year decreases in revenue generated from retail slot machines and table games.

5 min read • Dec 17 • By Kirk Geller

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PGCB revokes VGT operator's license, fines two others $89,500

The Board revoked establishment and individual principal licenses and ceased operations for Mann & Sidhu, which operate VGTs at Bald Eagle Truck Stop in McElhattan, Pennsylvania.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Kirk Geller

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Pennsylvania: iGaming sets new monthly record with $251.1m for October

Total revenue generated for October 2025 was nearly $597m, representing an increase of 20.2%, as retail slots led all gaming types with $203.5m in revenue, rising 1.4% year-over-year.

5 min read • Nov 19 • By Kirk Geller

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Exclusive Q&A: How PGCB's stance on prediction markets impacts operators

Chief Counsel Steve Cook and Director of Communications Douglas Harbach speak with Global Gaming Insider to share the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) prediction market concerns as more operators continue to join the industry.

5 min read • Oct 28 • By Kirk Geller

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Online gaming drives 5.9% growth in Pennsylvania's September revenue

September in Pennsylvania produced an overall $535.8m in revenue according to latest numbers released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

3 min read • Oct 17 • By Rory Calland