The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve both interactive gaming and sports wagering operator licenses for BetMGM, which would include online slots, table games and poker.
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With the Barstool Sportsbook app going live and the NFL starting its season, Pennsylvania set a new state record for total sports handle in September with $462.79 million, a 26.8% increase over the mark it set just last month.
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The opening of the $150 million venue in Hempfield, set for late November, will come during a difficult time for many businesses as COVID-19 continues to spread. Other casinos in Western Pennsylvania have been hit hard, with Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County reporting, respectively
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The Penguins have signed a multi-year agreement with Rivers, with the announcement of the deal made by the top executives of the NHL team as well as the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and BetRivers.com. The partnership makes sense as the BetRivers brand is located in the same area as the team and focuses on sports betting as well as casino gaming online.
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Rivers Casino and BetRivers.com have finalized an exclusive multi-year agreement to become the Official Casino and Sportsbook of the Penguins. The deal includes a branded, hi-tech BetRivers Sportsbook-style lounge in the arena.
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As FanDuel’s first US investor, Martino has lofty expectations for sports betting in Pennsylvania. In the next few years, he expects Pennsylvania and New Jersey to compete for the highest monthly sports betting handle. Of course keeping an eye toward what’s next, Martino is an investor in Bankroll, which is being billed as “the sports betting parlor of the future.”
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The unusual COVID-created sports calendar in August led to a record month for legal sports wagering in Pennsylvania, with bettors risking $365 million collectively on the NBA, NHL, MLB, and other contests.
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