The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a total gaming revenue of $529 million for January 2025, reflecting a 10.88% year-on-year increase. The figure includes earnings from land-based casinos, online casino games, sports betting, video gaming terminals, and skill-based machines.
Online casino gaming recorded the most significant growth, with revenue rising by 40.52% to $210.1 million. Retail slot machines generated $187.8 million, a 4.6% increase from January 2024. Parx Casino led the category with $29.9 million in slot revenue, followed by Wind Creek Bethlehem with $21.2 million and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh with $20.5 million.
Revenue from table games reached $73.7 million, marking a 1.46% increase compared to the same period last year. Wind Creek Bethlehem and Parx Casino were the top contributors, alongside Live! Casino Philadelphia.
Sports betting revenue declined by 26.3% to $51.5 million. Despite the drop, Pennsylvania remains one of the most active sports betting markets in the United States, supported by a wide range of online operators and 17 retail sportsbooks. Valley Forge Casino Resort reported the highest revenue in this category at $28.7 million.
Video gaming terminals contributed $3.1 million in revenue, up 4.48% year on year. Pennsylvania continues to be one of only seven US states where iGaming is legal, alongside Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.
The BiS Awards 2025, a key event for the Brazilian betting and iGaming industry, has announced its shortlist of finalists across 25 categories. Three brands from the iGaming Group have been nominated: iGaming Brazil, iGaming Media and Jobs.bet.
iGaming Brazil is a contender for Best B2B Media in the Sector, which recognises the outlet that has provided the most consistent and relevant coverage of the Brazilian iGaming market. iGaming Media has been shortlisted for Best Marketing Agency, a title it has won on four previous occasions, highlighting its track record in delivering effective promotional strategies within the industry.
Jobs.bet, launched in the second half of 2024, is nominated for Rising Star of the Year. The platform focuses on recruitment within the iGaming sector, using technology and personalisation to support connections between candidates and employers. It aims to simplify job searches and help companies manage their hiring processes more efficiently.
According to Flávio Figueiredo, CEO of the iGaming Group, the nominations reflect the team’s commitment to serving their audience, clients and partners. He believes the recognition shows that the group is playing a meaningful role in a fast-growing industry.
The winners will be revealed during a gala ceremony on 8 April 2025 at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, held as part of BiS SiGMA Americas. The event will bring together leading professionals and companies from across Latin America to celebrate achievement and progress within the sector.
In 2024, previous winners included Pragmatic Play for Best Game Developer, Esportes da Sorte for Best Marketing Campaign, and iGaming Media for Best Marketing Agency.
BGaming has obtained formal certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) to supply its titles in the regulated Italian iGaming market. The approval allows the content provider to begin offering its certified games to licensed operators in Italy.
The initial batch of BGaming titles has met Italy’s regulatory standards, with further titles currently under review. GLI’s endorsement confirms that the content aligns with the country’s compliance requirements. GLI is widely recognised for its independent testing services and is a longstanding authority within the global gambling industry.
In addition to the game certification, BGaming has achieved Italy’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification and completed a third-party cybersecurity audit conducted by Bulletproof. These measures are part of the company’s broader compliance and player protection framework.
Commenting on the development, Antonina Ivanova, Head of Legal & Compliance at BGaming, stated: “Obtaining the certificates required for the Italian market marks a significant milestone for BGaming. The certification process was complex and thorough, and we are delighted to be able to prove the reliability and accuracy of our games and system, as well as our full compliance with local laws. We are also extremely proud of our team for getting this over the line.”
She added: “Italian players are among the most enthusiastic in the world, and we can not wait to introduce them to our unique brand of online games. This marks a significant milestone in our continued expansion across Europe and continues our strong start to 2025.”
The Italian market entry follows BGaming’s recent approval to operate in Brazil, reflecting its ongoing focus on regulated, high-growth regions.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has reported a notable rise in inquiries from prospective iGaming operators following the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
Speaking at the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila, PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco attributed the country’s removal in part to the government’s decision to prohibit offshore online gaming providers, formerly known as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Tengco described the ban as a clear demonstration of the Philippines’ efforts to combat money laundering and strengthen financial oversight.
In the weeks following the announcement, PAGCOR received a surge in requests for information and licensing guidelines from potential online gaming applicants. The interest has continued despite ongoing domestic calls to ban online gambling entirely.
The closure of POGO operations presented regulatory and economic challenges, though PAGCOR facilitated a phased withdrawal to limit disruptions. The agency also encouraged the continued operation of special class business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, which do not provide gambling services but support the industry through back-end operations. Applications for these special BPO licences have also increased since the FATF decision.
The Philippine gaming industry posted strong growth in 2024, with preliminary data showing gross gaming revenue of around $7.16 billion, nearly 25 % higher than the previous year. While land-based casinos contributed the largest share, online verticals, including eGames and eBingo, showed substantial gains.
In January, PAGCOR reduced online and on-site betting platform remittance rates from 35% to 30% to support industry sustainability. The agency also introduced new measures to require licensed operators to allocate a portion of their gross gaming revenue to national development initiatives.
Enforcement actions against remaining POGO operations are ongoing. The Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Metro Manila has established dedicated tracker teams to locate and dismantle unauthorised operations in coordination with other government bodies.