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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

This show is about legalized gambling and its regulation under the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Guests are professionals within the agency and outside in the industry.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Inside the Legislative Response to Pennsylvania's Skill Games Ruling | PA Rep. Russ Diamond

    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 consideration.

    21 min

  2. Jun 23

    Pennsylvania Representative Pat Harkins on the Future of Skill Games in Pennsylvania

    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.

    21 min

  3. Jun 16

    SPECIAL REPORT: PGCB Chief Counsel Discusses the PA Supreme Court Ruling on Skill Games.

    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.

    23 min

  4. Jun 9

    Problem Gambling Prevention and Support in Pennsylvania: PGCB Director of the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling Liz Lanza

    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.

    22 min

  5. May 26

    Inside Sports Wagering in PA: PGCB Director of Sports Wagering Operations Kevin Kile

    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 the PGCB works to protect the public through oversight and consumer safeguards.

    22 min

  6. May 7

    A Career in Gaming and What's Next: PGCB Executive Director Kevin O'Toole

    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.

    21 min
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About

This show is about legalized gambling and its regulation under the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Guests are professionals within the agency and outside in the industry.

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  • Creator
    The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Behind The Bets in PA

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