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PA Gaming Control Board Reports Revenue for August

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HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming including fantasy contests during August 2026 was $569,738,545 or 2.16% below revenue generated in August 2025.  

About the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is tasked to oversee all aspects of gambling involving 18 land-based casinos, online casino games, retail and online sports wagering, and Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) at qualified truck stops, along with the regulation of online fantasy sports contests.


The land-based casino industry in Pennsylvania consists of six racetrack (Category 1) casinos, five stand-alone (Category 2) casinos, two resort (Category 3) casinos and five mini-casinos (Category 4). A significant job generator in the Commonwealth, casinos and the other types of Board-regulated gaming generated $3.1 billion in tax/fee revenue in Fiscal Year 2025/26.

Additional information about both the PGCB’s gaming regulatory efforts and Pennsylvania’s gaming industry can be found at gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov. You can also follow the agency on Twitter by choosing @PAGamingControl.

RMW Ltr to ODDS ON Comp-LNW Casole RE RUYI Baccarat (Final)

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Author: kkwolek
Letter Type
Regulation Guidance
Regulation
631a;#627a;#629a
Game/SW Name
RUYI Baccarat; Gold7, Jade 8, Ruby 9 side wagers
Manufacturer
Light and Wonder
Date Issued
Short Description

LNW, through Odds On Compliance; was advised that RUYI Baccarat operated consistent with Commission-free Baccarat/ 8/17/23 waiver issued relative Banker 3-card 7 push; Gold 7, Jade 8, Ruby 9 wagers operate consistent with 5 Treasures Baccarat side wagers.

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RMW Ltr to ODDS ON Comp-LNW Casole RE RUYI Baccarat (Final)

RMW Ltr to ODDS ON Comp-LNW Casole RE Dice Ology (final)

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Author: kkwolek
Letter Type
Regulation Guidance
Regulation
623a.;#623b.
Reg Sub Section
623a.3(a)(43);#623b.3(c)
Game/SW Name
Dice-Ology
Manufacturer
Light and Wonder
Date Issued
Short Description

Review of LNW's Dice-Ology product concluded that it plays consistent with Bonus Craps. Therefore no reg additions needed.

Folder Name
RMW Ltr to ODDS ON Comp-LNW Casole RE Dice Ology (final)

PGCB Ltr to Playtech Yancey RE Spanish 21 Game Waiver Request

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Author: kkwolek
Letter Type
Waiver
Regulation
635a
Reg Sub Section
635a.12(c)
Game/SW Name
Spanish 21
Manufacturer
Playtech
Date Issued
Short Description

On October 16, 2025, PGCB issued a waiver for a modified paytable relating to winning hands of three 7s, under 635a.12(c).

PGCB Ltr to Penn (Meadows) Hvizda RE 5 Treasures Side Wager Waiver - 9.30.2025

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Author: kkwolek
Letter Type
Waiver
Regulation
627;#629
Game/SW Name
5 Treasure Baccarat wagers
Date Issued
Short Description

On September 30, 2025, 5 Treasures Baccarat wagers (631b.3) were authorized to be offered on Minibaccarat and Midibaccarat games