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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 revokes gambling privileges from 22 people
6 Feb 2026
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 at a Video Gaming Terminal location. read more »

PA gambling revenue increases in December 2025
24 Jan 2026
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during December 2025 was $616,721,216, 15.76% above revenue generated in December 2024. read more »

Saratoga Casino Holdings receives Pennsylvania gaming license
23 Dec 2025
SCH now holds gaming licenses for non-tribal casinos in four states, including New York, Mississippi, Colorado and Pennsylvania. read more »