The board’s responsibility is to supervise slot machine testing and enforce laws regarding legal gambling ages, online wagering, casino regulation, and responsible gambling. The board was established in 2004 after the Racehorse Development and Gambling Act was passed. The PA Gambling Commission or Pennsylvania Gaming Controlling Board is a government-owned body of the Commonwealth of PA. 2018 – US Supreme Court removed all gambling bans and left states to choose their legal path regarding gambling.2017 – The state government accepted Bill HB 271, making it legal for poker games and online casinos.2016 – Bill HB 649 for the legalization of internet gambling failed.2015 – Additional iGaming laws and regulations were introduced, but they were not accepted.2013 – The first bill to legalize online gambling was passed.2010 – The state government legalized table games.2006 – Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs became the first PA casino.2004 – Casinos, racinos, and slot machines become legal through the Racehorse Development & Gaming Act.1972 – Horse race betting becomes famous following the launching of the Penn National Race Court.1971 – The state legalized lottery games.
