The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reportedly approved Strive Gaming’s interim authorisation for an igaming and sports wagering manufacturer licence. Strive said the approval would allow it to supply operators in the state with its omnichannel platform.
The reported authorisation could expand the suppliers available to Pennsylvania gambling operators.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatics, PointsBet | Not stated | Fanatics launches Pennsylvania sportsbook and online casino | Not stated | |
| SiGMA Play | Not stated | PGCB certifies SiGMA Play as a Pennsylvania gaming service provider | Not stated |
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Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board must decide whether to approve a proposed licensing solution affecting Bally’s Intralot’s planned acquisition of Evoke, reportedly expected to close in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. The companies propose that Evoke subsidiary 888 Atlantic surrender its manufacturer licence and wind down its Caesars services; the Office of Enforcement Counsel has reportedly opposed the solution, while the board has the final decision.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $555 million in gaming revenue for September, up 4.1% year over year. The state generated $242.6 million in gaming tax revenue, while iGaming revenue reached $249.3 million, a 6.8% increase. The board also reported $196.1 million in slot revenue, up 2.4%.
Parx Casino Shippensburg plans to add 12 traditional tables with 72 seats, subject to final approval, after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved its request in November. Test sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, with a soft opening planned for Friday and a grand opening weekend beginning 6 February. Revenue from the testing sessions will go to Branch Creek Place.
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board has unanimously renewed Hollywood Casino Morgantown’s Category 4 satellite casino licence for five years. The board said operator Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association met the initial licence obligations and qualified for renewal; it also renewed the Category 1 horse track casino licence held by PID, LLC for Presque Isle Downs and Casino.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said it had wrongly listed Bally’s executive Elia Trowbridge as seeking a principal licence for the State College casino project. Trowbridge applied instead for an interactive gaming licence with Bally’s, the board said; Bally’s left the casino development group last September.