![]() Parx Casino confirmed late last month that it intends to offer in-person and online sports betting in partnership with gaming software provider GAN plc. ![]() ![]() So far, it seems that logic is holding true. Once one casino decides to offer sports betting, the logic goes, others will follow suit to avoid being left behind. State lawmakers heard those complaints, but held firm in their belief that competition would push casinos to offer sports betting even in a high-tax environment. Industry stakeholders such as William Hill US have complained that the high-tax environment will make it prohibitively expensive to offer sports betting in Pennsylvania. Yesterday’s news officially ends the debate as to whether or not Pennsylvania’s onerous $10 million licensing fee and 36% effective tax rate would dissuade casinos from even offering sports betting. If that holds true, Hollywood Casino will be a little late for the NFL season but still active during the majority of the busy season for sports betting. reported yesterday that the PGCB will not consider the sports betting application until its October 3 rd meeting. There are still some questions regarding the actual start date. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has finally received its first sports betting license application, roughly two-and-a-half months after inviting local casinos to apply.
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