Dataset · Market regulatory facts
Pennsylvania (USA) — Market Regulatory Facts
Last verified:
| Field | Value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online casino legal status | The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is an independent state agency created by the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004. It is charged with the regulatory oversight of certain types of legalized gaming in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This includes Casinos Retail and online sports wagering Online casino-type gaming (iGaming) Video gaming terminals at truck stops Fantasy sports contests | PGCB Gaming Overview | |
| Sweepstakes status | Sweepstakes casinos represent a dangerous and unchecked form of unlawful online gambling that exploits legal loopholes, deceives consumers, especially minors, and deprives the Commonwealth of significant tax revenue. | PA Legislation - Sweepstakes Casino | |
| Regulator | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board — overview | |
| Regulator URL | https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/ | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board — home |
Responsible gambling
Official helplines, self-exclusion programmes, and treatment services for Pennsylvania (USA).
| Type | Resource | Phone | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpline | 1-800-GAMBLER | 1-800-GAMBLER | — |
| Helpline | Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania | 1-800-GAMBLER | — |
| Self-exclusion | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Self-Exclusion Program | 717-346-8300 | — |
| Regulator | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board | 717-346-8300 | — |
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