Behind The Bets in PA

What does it take to get licensed to work in Pennsylvania’s gaming industry? On this episode of Behind the Bets in PA , host Doug Harbach sits down with Sean Hannon, Director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s Bureau of Licensing, to discuss licensing requirements, the application process, and what prospective gaming industry employees should know.

What actually happens behind the scenes of a gaming machine? Host Doug Harbach talks with Charles Leister, a manager in the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s gaming lab to break down Random Number Generators, the differences between casino slot machines and Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs), what Pennsylvania’s 85% minimum payback requirement really means, and how the Gaming Control Board’s lab ensu...

During Responsible Gaming Education Month, Behind the Bets in PA explores problem gambling, available resources, and where to turn for help with Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania.

As football season gets underway, PGCB Sports Wagering Supervisor Wes Davenport joins Behind the Bets in PA to discuss the rise in sports wagering, differences between NFL and college football betting, restrictions on college prop and micro bets, the importance of using regulated sites, and responsible gambling tools. 

In this episode of Behind the Bets in PA , host Doug Harbach sits down with PGCB Commissioner George Dunbar to discuss his path to the Gaming Control Board, including his background as a State Representative and a former poker player. Join us for this entertaining insight. 

In this episode, Tim Pappas, PGCB iGaming Compliance Supervisor, discusses how the PGCB handles patron complaints and disputes, investigates concerns, and works to strengthen consumer protections across Pennsylvania’s gaming industry.

Find out why Pennsylvania leads the way in online gaming customer safety through enhanced site verification requirements.

Go behind the scenes of a critical regulatory process as gaming devices, equipment and software are reviewed and approved in order to assure that games available for gambling in Pennsylvania are fair and compliant. Learn more about this unique oversight necessary to maintain the integrity of gaming with the PGCB's Claire Yantis.

Following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling on skill games, State Rep. Russ Diamond, Minority Chair of the House Gaming Oversight Committee, joins host Doug Harbach to discuss the ruling and the legislative considerations surrounding skill games in the Commonwealth. The conversation also explores responsible gambling, gaming oversight, and other gaming-related issues currently under con...

Pennsylvania State Representative Pat Harkins, Majority Chair of the House Gaming Oversight Committee, joins host Doug Harbach to discuss the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on skill games, the future of skill games legislation, problem gambling, and the current landscape of the Pennsylvania's gaming industry.

Less than 24 hours after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its decision on skill games, host Doug Harbach sits down with PGCB Chief Counsel Steve Cook to discuss the ruling. The conversation also explores the growing role of prediction markets and the questions they raise for the gaming industry.

Liz Lanza, Director of the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, discusses the difference between problem gambling and compulsive gambling, Pennsylvania's Self-Exclusion Program, and the responsible gaming tools, resources, and support services available to help individuals make informed decisions about their play.

In this episode of Behind the Bets in PA, Kevin Kile, Director of Sports Wagering Operations at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, discusses how sports wagering is regulated and overseen across the Commonwealth. From casino sportsbooks to online wagering platforms, the conversation explores the current sports wagering landscape in Pennsylvania, the role of regulation and compliance, and how th...

In this episode of Behind the Bets in PA, PGCB Communications Director Doug Harbach sits down with Executive Director Kevin O'Toole to discuss his entry into the gaming industry, his time at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, and what lies ahead for gaming in the Commonwealth.