Online Gambling Becomes Law in Pennsylvania Online Gambling Becomes Law in Pennsylvania
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Key Takeaways
  • The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is authorized to issue IGCs to existing land-based casino license holders in the state.
  • Online gaming regulations still need to be drafted, but the PGCB has the luxury to leverage the resources and experience of the other US gaming regulators that have preceded them.
  • “We’re going to strike hard with Pennsylvania,” New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck said of the prospects of shared liquidity with PA.

Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation on Monday legalizing online poker and other forms of online gaming in the state of Pennsylvania, just days after the measure was approved by the General Assembly.

In comments to reporters following his signing, Wolf acknowledged the state’s need for recurring revenue and the intent to “not cannibalize existing gambling revenue coming to the state.”

“I think what we’re settling on will actually do that,” Wolf added.