Welcome to the
Pennsylvania Gaming
Control Board
Control Board
Providing Oversight of the Commonwealth's
Regulated Gambling Industry
Regulated Gambling Industry
What is the PGCB
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is an independent state agency tasked with protecting the public's interest through the regulation of casino and internet-based gambling, sports wagering, video gaming terminal (VGT) gambling, and fantasy sport games. It performs this task at no taxpayer expense.Leadership
Chair:
Denise J. Smyler
Executive Director
Kevin F. O'Toole
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PGCB MEETINGS
Regular Board Meetings and Special Meetings
Our meeting platform allows you to search archived and upcoming regular Board and special meeting information (Files, location and videos) in a click.
Did you know PGCB does onsite presentations?
We can address:
- Casino oversight
- Sports wagering and online gaming
- Nurturing integrity within the industry
- Supportive services for those with gambling habits
- And more!
BENEFITS FOR PENNSYLVANIANS
PGCB is dedicated to fulfilling its objective in the Commonwealth to deliver a significant source of revenue that provides broad economic opportunities and enhance tourism.
$2.67 BILLION
IN ANNUAL TAX REVENUE GENERATED IN 2024
LOWER SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES
INCREASE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT & BUSINESS GRANTS
MORE THAN
$213 MILLION
IN CHARITABLE GIVING SINCE 2007
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Newsroom
Press Releases issued by PGCB
5.21.2025
PA Gaming Control Board Removes Gambling Privileges for 14 Individuals
5.20.2025
Gaming Control Board to Hold Public Hearing on License Renewal of Live! Casino Pittsburgh
5.19.2025
PA Gaming Control Board Reports a Nearly 11% increase of Gaming Revenue in April
4.23.2025
Governor Shapiro Signs Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, Bringing Pennsylvania Into Shared Online Poker Market
4.23.2025
PA Gaming Control Board Removes Gambling Privileges for 17 Individuals
4.21.2025
PA Gaming Control Board Reports Record Revenue in March