WynnBET In The Wings To Launch Online Casino In Pennsylvania

WynnBET has been granted an interactive gaming operator license for Pennsylvania. The license covers online slots and table games play but not sports betting. Wynn Interactive president Ian Williams thanks the board for the license. Golden Nugget Online Gaming has not been formally licensed and has no start date. The board voted to accept new applications for qualified gaming entities. Another company has expressed interest. It is not yet known if it is a WynnerBet or Golden Nugget.

Cordish Companies operates two Live! casinos in Philadelphia and Westmoreland County. It is challenging the $10 million bid for the mini-casino near State College in Centre County by Ira Lubert. The board grants Cordish/Stadium Casino status as an "intervenor" in the case. It refused the company's request for broader participation. Luberts lawyer called Cordis a competitor trying to interfere with the ongoing licensing investigation entrusted to the gaming board's own staff.

BetMGM took 76 unapproved bets on a boxing match involving Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort. The fight was declared off-limits two days in advance by the gaming board's staff. BetMgm and Hollywood Casino Morgantown were fined $7,500.

Mount Airy Casino Resort will not allow under-21s to gamble in its hotel, restaurants or pool. Mohegan Pennsylvania has barred guests under 21 from its hotels and gaming floor since June 2020. The age restriction does not apply to the golf course. The state board has an ongoing public awareness campaign about children being left unattended in cars or elsewhere while their parents or guardians visit casinos.