Behind The Bets in PA

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.