This page covers casino operations, sports betting trends, lottery games and regulatory developments. Reporting tracks the expansion of recreational gambling and the changing landscape of wagering in Pennsylvania.
Two Sunbury vape shops report steep losses after Pennsylvania restricted skill game machines and certain nicotine delivery products under Act 57.
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November 5, 2026
Unclaimed $770,000 Cash 5 Ticket Nears ExpirationA winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Allegheny County will expire if its prize is not claimed by December 26, 2026.
November 4, 2026
Pennsylvania Enforces Skill Games LawState police have signed enforcement agreements with six skill games operators as an October 14, 2026 device-shutdown deadline approaches.
October 28, 2026
Pennsylvania to Review Bally's and Evoke Acquisition BidRegulators are evaluating a complex licensing conflict as the firms work to finalize a major industry merger.
October 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Strict Betting ReformsThree new bills aim to limit wagers, losses, and advertising to curb gambling addiction in Pennsylvania.
October 26, 2026
Garrity Proposes Skill Game Fee in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity proposes a new monthly fee for skill game machines.
October 22, 2026
Stacy Garrity Proposes Pennsylvania Policy ChangesThe gubernatorial candidate outlines plans for tax relief, agency spending, and regulating skill gaming machines.
October 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Approves Unlimited Online Raffle LawState lawmakers passed legislation allowing volunteer groups to host unlimited raffles to help fund operations.
October 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Launch Problem Gambling CaucusThe bipartisan group seeks to increase regulatory protections for online gambling in the state.
October 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Retailers Boycott Lottery Over Skill GamesBusiness owners in Pennsylvania are pausing lottery sales for one week to protest the state-mandated removal of skill games.
October 20, 2026
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Hits $555 Million in SeptemberThe state saw a four percent increase in combined gambling revenue this September compared to the same period in 2025.
Reporting here centers on new gaming venues, legislative updates regarding sports wagering, lottery prize structures and industry growth. Coverage spans from the state capital to the rural counties where gaming facilities operate. Taxation and license issuance serve as the primary drivers of state policy and frequent shifts in the industry. Ongoing efforts to balance revenue goals with public interest considerations define the landscape of Pennsylvania gambling.
