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Pennsylvania Jurisdiction News
This Week in Gambling: Why the US sports betting ban must be lifted
20 Sep 2017
The ban on sports betting in the U.S. isn't a matter of personal belief; it's a matter of law. The U.S. Supreme Court should allow states to decide the issue for themselves.
Casino City's Friday Five: Gambling in Pennsylvania edition
15 Sep 2017
We've got big bingo parties, even bigger murals and maybe, just maybe, online gambling in Pennsylvania.
This Week in Gambling: The same ol' story in Pennsylvania and California
3 Aug 2017
Every year the industry waits for Pennsylvania and California to pass gambling expansion bills, holding out hope for more online gambling in the U.S. Every year, we're disappointed. What's the current situation in these two states?
This Week in Gambling: News from Indiana, Pennsylvania and the US Attorney General
11 Jul 2017
What a week for online gambling news! The U.S. Attorney General has made a major decision on internet betting. Plus, fantasy sports news out of Indiana as we wait for online gambling to move forward in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania House says 'yes' to online gambling
8 Jun 2017
On 7 June, the state's House passed an amended version of HB 271 that would allow for video gaming terminals at certain properties.
Pennsylvania moves closer to legalizing online gambling
24 May 2017
House Bill 271 passed the Senate with a 38-12 vote, following two other successful votes on Tuesday, and will likely be taken up in the House in June.
APCW Perspectives: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania online gambling
15 May 2017
J. Todd covers developing online gambling stories from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, plus online poker news from the state of New York.
APCW Perspectives: BGO blasted with £300k fine
8 May 2017
Online gambling operator BGO was fined £300,000 by the U.K. Gambling Commission recently for "misleading advertisements." J. Todd also looks at industry news from Malta and Pennsylvania.
This Week in Gambling: Online gambling problems, retirements and celebrations
26 Apr 2017
It's a known fact that Pennsylvania has been trying regulate online gambling for several years. Now that a bill is close to being passed, a few senators are trying to throw a wrench into the works. Also, a key online gambling opponent is retiring from politics, and Trump talks sports betting.
Top 10 US states to watch for iGaming legislation in 2017
27 Mar 2017
Legalizing online gambling is never easy, which is why we have to hand it to these 10 states for even trying. Whether their attempts will be successful remains to be seen, but we're optimistic.
This Week in Gambling: News from Pennsylvania, Colombia and the U.K.
21 Mar 2017
A new challenge to Pennsylvania online gambling has emerged in an effort to criminalize the activity. Meanwhile, six other states are trying to pass legislation to regulate online gambling. Also, gambling industry news from Colombia and the U.K.
This Week in Gambling: News from around the globe
9 Mar 2017
This week, we visit the U.S. states of California, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Kentucky. Plus, gambling news from the Czech Republic and Switzerland.
Michigan Senate Regulatory Reform Committee passes online gambling bill
8 Mar 2017
Senate Bill 203, sponsored by Sen. Mike Kowall, was passed by a 7-1 margin.
This Week in Gambling: New York wants online poker
8 Feb 2017
Last year, the Empire State came very close to passing online poker legislation. That bill has returned for 2017. We also look at the continuing fight for online gambling in Pennsylvania and fantasy sports regulation in the U.S. and Europe, plus some issues with the NFL's move to Las Vegas.
APCW Perspectives: New Year's online gambling stories
9 Jan 2017
Christmas is over, the New Year has been ushered in and we're back with some gambling stories from Australia and Russia. Also, some important industry news from the U.S. states of California and Pennsylvania.
This Week in Gambling: New Year gambling news from California, Pennsylvania and Ohio
4 Jan 2017
We return in 2017 with lots of news, including internet poker for California, online gambling for Pennsylvania and fantasy sports for Ohio.
This Week in Gambling: Trump wins, bookmakers lose
15 Nov 2016
This week in gambling, the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. Presidency was unexpected and controversial. It also cost U.K. bookmakers millions of pounds.
APCW Perspectives: Trump and online gambling
14 Nov 2016
This week, J. Todd takes a look at President-elect Donald Trump and what he could mean for the industry. Plus, stories from Pennsylvania and the U.K.
This Week in Gambling: News from New York, Pennsylvania and Jamaica
2 Nov 2016
This week in gambling, Jamaica's Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission stated it is currently exploring options for regulating Internet gambling. Plus, some news stories from New York and Pennsylvania.
Poker Players Alliance calls on PA's Senate to enact iGaming legislation
2 Nov 2016
The Poker Players Alliance made a statement last week reacting to the Pennsylvania House's vote on the local share tax bill that included language supporting iGaming, urging the Senate to take the next step.
Pennsylvania online gambling bill passes House vote
27 Oct 2016
HB 1887, which would regulate daily fantasy sports and online gambling in the state, was passed 110-71 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. Now it awaits a vote from the Senate.
This Week in Gambling: Online gambling and eSports rising
25 Oct 2016
This week in gambling, online gambling legislation still has a chance to pass this year in at least two U.S. states. Also, the rise of eSports has hit Las Vegas in a big way.
Pennsylvania online gambling ruling remains uncertain
19 Oct 2016
Though hearings held by the House Oversight Gaming Committee on 18-19 October were overwhelmingly positive, the fate of HB 2150 in the hands of the Senate isn't clear.
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