Pennsylvania's Gaming Control Board reported $646 million in sports betting handle for April, up 12.9% year on year. Online wagers accounted for $608.3 million, while adjusted gross sports betting revenue subject to tax was $42.4 million, generating $14.4 million in tax receipts.
The figures show operators' taxable sports betting revenue and the state's resulting tax receipts for April.
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A Waukesha County judge set oral arguments for 20 April 2027 in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s online sports betting law. The plaintiffs argue that voters must approve the expansion; the case also concerns provisions allowing tribes to route data through servers on their land, while commercial partners would have to pay tribes 60% of revenue under the rules described.
A Waukesha County judge scheduled oral arguments for 20 April 2027 in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's online sports betting law. Judge J. Arthur Melvin said a decision would follow shortly afterwards.
Pennsylvania state Representatives Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick introduced three bills last week, according to the report. The proposals would ban micro bets and same-game parlays involving prop bets, and cap online casino losses.
Ohio’s regulated sports betting market recorded $800.1m in handle in April, reportedly. The figure was down 1% from the comparison period, while revenue grew.
Happy Valley Casino has scheduled public test days for 24 and 25 April ahead of its Pennsylvania opening. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board requires testing of casino operations and procedures; the casino’s opening date will be announced after the test period.
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board said shared online poker could launch in April under the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, pending Governor Josh Shapiro’s final approval. The board said the agreement would be signed before launch, allowing Pennsylvania players to join the network with players in other participating states.