Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board News

25 Sep 2025
One violation occurred when a female patron left two children, three and nine-years-old, in a vehicle in the parking lot of Wind Creek Bethlehem for 10 minutes in order to gamble at slot machines.
4 Sep 2025
With over 90% of the wagering being made through online platforms, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reminding the public to be cautious of placing bets on sites not licensed or regulated in Pennsylvania.
24 Aug 2025
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board added 18 individuals to its Involuntary Exclusion Lists, banning them from all forms of gambling in the state.
21 Aug 2025
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renewed the casino operator's license for another five years, as the company had met its prior obligations.
19 Aug 2025
Pennsylvania's gaming industry saw an 11.36% year-over-year increase in revenue in July 2025, reaching a total of $557,666,142 from all regulated gaming and fantasy contests.
23 Jul 2025
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board penalized for failing to license employees while also adding seven individuals to its exclusion lists for various violations.
18 Jul 2025
The combined Fiscal Year 2024/2025 of gaming reached a record level of $6,394,641,819, an increase from $5,892,516,807 achieved in 2023/2024.
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.
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.
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.
25 Apr 2025
In addition to a couple of jackpots, a casino expansion, and new property breaking ground, a sixth member joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement for online poker in the U.S.
22 Apr 2025
The board reported the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests in March was $574,534,002. The previous high month was in March 2024 at $554,625,294.
27 Mar 2025
The actions by the Board include placement on the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List of two individuals who left a minor or minors unattended while gambling in a Pennsylvania casino.
27 Feb 2025
Both fines were assessed to the operator of Presque Isle Downs & Casino, including a $50,000 fine for having less than the approved number of active slot machines on the floor.
13 Feb 2025
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that preliminary figures show $101,548,073 was wagered on this past weekend’s Super Bowl through retail and online sportsbooks, a 20.4% increase from 2023.
29 Jan 2025
The largest of the fines is $260,905 to Interactive Gaming Operator BetMGM for 152 instances in which an individual on the Board’s Interactive Self-Exclusion List was permitted to gamble on their sites.