Summary Pennsylvania Online Casino News and Updates From 2024

Writer: Patrik Lidin Principal Writer and Editor / Head of Content

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Updated: 1 month ago

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The red thread, or rather, the green thread, was the expansion of online casinos in Pennsylvania. Revenue was high throughout 2024, and new brands and software providers became available.

As we entered a new year, we transferred all the 2024 news stories to this page, and we continue to update the online casino page with 2024 news stories and updates.

JustGamblers’ Pennsylvania Online Casino News and Updates From 2024

• December 19, 2024: Hollywood Casino launches a mobile app for iOS and Android users.
• October 29, 2024: Caesar’s launches the new online casino Horseshoe in Pennsylvania.
• October 1, 2024: AGA reports declining online casino revenue growth and projects slow consumer activity for upcoming months.
• August 20, 2024: YoY gaming revenue increase in July is 7.2%, reaching $500 million.
• July 30, 2024: bet365 partners with gaming technology provider Inspired Entertainment.
• July 27, 2024: The PGCB placed seven individuals on the iGaming Involuntary Exclusion List to expand efforts to combat fraud in the state.
• July 24, 2024: Bet365 can now offer more than 400 virtual slot games thanks to its deal with online casino provider White Hat Studios.
• July 22, 2024: iGaming and sports betting drive growth in PA. June’s gaming revenue numbers, with $427 million, prove this.
• July 22, 2024: Following the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s approval, bet365 is now fully live in Pennsylvania.
• July 18, 2024: BetMGM announced that for the first time in its history, one player won two of the Big One Colossal Jackpots on Bison Fury within nine months of playing in Borgata Online Casino.
• July 5, 2024: BetPARX players can now enjoy the games of White Hat Studios in Pennsylvania.
• July 1, 2024: Governor Josh Shapiro failed to pass a budget before the deadline again, so the debate continues about taxing skill games in Pennsylvania.
• June 27, 2024: The iGaming Involuntary Exclusion List grew bigger after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board found 11 individuals to have committed fraudulent gaming transactions.
• June 18, 2024: The Pennsylvania YoY revenue grew 23.5%.
• June 5, 2024: Crazy Time Live by Evolution is now live in Pennsylvania.
• May 22, 2024: April was a slow month for Pennsylvania's online casinos. Only Bally’s increased its revenue by 6% from the previous month.
• May 22, 2024: The PA Gaming Control Board fines Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino $125,000 for underage gaming violations and bans three adults for leaving minors unattended.
• April 29, 2024: Mohegan Digital launches new mobile app and desktop features, enriching the Pennsylvania market with improved online casino experiences.
• April 25, 2024: Senate Bill 1159 is introduced by Sen. Wayne Fontana, seeking to prevent Pennsylvania players from using credit cards to fund online gambling accounts.
• April 12, 2024: YoY growth of commercial gaming revenue exceeded $5.6 billion in February.