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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Lose Money on Super Bowl Amid Massive Handle Record

Pennsylvania sportsbooks lost more than $6.5 million on Super Bowl Sunday despite posting record handle during the Big Game.

Mount Airy Casino Sued by Workers for $5 Million in Allegedly Unpaid Wages

Former Mount Airy Casino employees filed a lawsuit against the property for allegedly failing to pay upwards of $5 million in wages owed.

Pennsylvania Gambling Report Shows Online Gamblers Enjoy Higher-Frequency Play

Penn State University published a study that shows those gambling online display more sessions than just retail gamblers.

Penn State Warns Young Gamblers on Potential Harms from Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl

Penn State University sent out a reminder to students to potential harms associated with sports betting ahead of the Super Bowl.

Pace-O-Matic Objects to Pennsylvania’s Proposed Skill Games Tax Rate

Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 52% tax on skill games in his annual budget address on Tuesday, in which POM believes is unsustainable.

Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Expected to Draw Record Super Bowl Handle

Pennsylvania sportsbooks are expected to break a Super Bowl handle record because of the Eagles' second appearance in three years.

Gov. Josh Shapiro Proposes 52% Tax on Pennsylvania Skill Games in Budget Address

Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 52% tax on Pennsylvania skill games to be included in his FY 2025/2026 budget starting in July.

Skill Games Regulation and Taxation Could Feature in Pennsylvania Budget

Gov. Josh Shapiro could feature skill games regulation and taxation in his FY 2025/2026 for the second straight year on Tuesday.

Eagles in the Super Bowl: How Philadelphia-Area Casinos Are Getting in on the Excitement

Philadelphia area casinos are celebrating another Eagles Super Bowl appearance with special promotions for the Big Game.

PGCB Fines BetMGM $260K for Self-Exclusion Violations, Fourth-Highest Fine in State History

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fined BetMGM nearly $260,000 for allowing more than 150 self-excluded patrons to wager online.