Pennsylvania regulator launches bidding process for iGaming licenses
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is re-opening its bidding process for iGaming operator licenses. Qualified Gaming Entities can seek to offer internet-based slots machines, table games, and poker. The period to petition the PGCB to obtain one of the permits begins today, January 3 and runs through March 3, 2023.
Pennsylvania is seeking new online casino operators. The state's 13 slot machine licensees had the first opportunity to apply for and obtain the 39 interactive gaming certificates. Most iGaming websites in the Commonwealth are operated directly by Pennsylvania's casinos. Qualified Gaming Entities can obtain access to the Pennsylvania online market without any connections. Online slot revenue surged 40.5% from 2020/21 fiscal year to 2021/22 fiscal. Table games revenue increased 33% and poker rake income increased 15%.
Three certificates for games that simulate slot machines, three certificates to bank table games and six certificates of non-bank table game.
