Agencies > United States > Pennsylvania


Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)


The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, guided by the Gaming Act and supported by a dedicated professional staff, will protect the interest of the public by ensuring the integrity of legalized gaming through the strict enforcement of the law and regulations, the licensing of qualified individuals and entities, and fulfilling the objectives of legalized gaming in the Commonwealth to deliver a significant source of revenue, assist the horse racing industry, provide broad economic opportunities and enhance tourism.

Address
303 Walnut Street
Commonwealth Tower
Fifth Floor
Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania 17101
United States

Mailing Address
PO Box 69060
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-9060
United States

pgcb@pa.gov

Main Phone:
(717) 346-8300
Fax:
(717) 346-8350

Personnel
 
Denise J. Smyler
Chair
 
Claire B. Yantis
Administrative Director
 
Frank Dermody
Commissioner
 
Steve Cook
Chief Counsel
 
Shawn Dillon
Commissioner
 
Cyrus Pitre
Chief Enforcement Counsel
 
Sara Manzano-Díaz
Commissioner
 
Doug Harbach
Director of Communications
 
Nedia Ralston
Commissioner
 
Sean Hannon
Director of Licensing
 
Frances Regan
Commissioner
 
Elizabeth Lanza
Director of the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling
 
David Hickernell
Commissioner
 
Paul Mauro
Director of the Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement
 
Kevin F. O'Toole
Executive Director
 
Paul Resch
Director of Gaming Operations
 
Mozelle E. Daniels
Director of Diversity and Special Counsel to the Executive Director
 
Kevin Kile
Director of Sports Wagering Operations
 
Linda S. Lloyd
Director of Hearings and Appeals
 
Heather Worner
Director of Gaming Laboratory Operations
Properties Regulated
Harrah's Philadelphia Mohegan Pennsylvania Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Mount Airy Casino Resort Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Parx Casino & Racing Valley Forge Casino Resort
Lady Luck Casino - Nemacolin Presque Isle Downs & Casino Wind Creek Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) News
PA Gaming Control Board removes gambling privileges for 15 individuals
28 Jun 2025
Placement on an Involuntary Exclusion List prohibits individuals from either gaming in a casino in Pennsylvania, via an online betting site regulated by the Board, or a Video Gaming Terminal location. read more »

PA Gaming Control Board reports first $600 million revenue month in May 2025
18 Jun 2025
The combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during May 2025 was $601,833,369, an increase of 15.52% from last May. read more »

PA Gaming Control Board removes gambling privileges for 14 individuals
21 May 2025
The actions by the Board include placement of five individuals on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List including one who left minors unattended while gambling in a Pennsylvania casino. read more »