Incentive Games Gains Pennsylvania License in Latest Expansion
Online casino games developer Incentive Games has been awarded an interim gaming license in Pennsylvania by the state’s gambling regulator, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
The license means that Incentive Games can supply its games to all licensed operators in the Pennsylvania online casino market, and is the latest step in the company’s expansion across regulated US markets, which last year saw it earn licensing approval in the Michigan online casino market.
According to Incentive Games, Pennsylvania is among the most competitive online gaming markets in the US, with operators and suppliers subject to strict compliance and responsible gaming standards.
“Being granted an interim license in Pennsylvania is a huge achievement for our business and a strong endorsement of our regulatory approach. It strengthens our position in North America and supports our ambition to grow through trusted partnerships in regulated markets. We look forward to working with operators in Pennsylvania to deliver high-quality real-money gaming experiences to their players,” said Ahmed Baker, CCO at Incentive Games.
The new license award comes at a time when the group has also been expanding its partnership with betting operator bet365, enabling the rollout of games from its in-house developer, Incentive Studios.
Under the agreement inked at the beginning of the year, bet365 will gain access to a broader range of real-money titles across active jurisdictions, including regulated US real money online casinos.
The first titles from the Incentive Studios portfolio have already launched on bet365’s platform, with additional releases expected throughout 2026.
Pennsylvania bill seeks state regulation of prediction markets
At the same time, Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill that would subject prediction market platforms to the PGCB's oversight.
House Bill 2497 was introduced earlier this month and immediately referred to the House Gaming Oversight Committee. The bill would establish a new section within Pennsylvania gaming law covering prediction-market event contracts tied to sports, elections, or economic developments.
Supporters of the bill argue that these platforms operate in a manner similar to Pennsylvania sports betting operators, yet avoid the licensing and taxation requirements imposed on gambling operators.
Under the terms of the bill, companies offering prediction market contracts to Pennsylvania residents would be required to obtain a PGCB license and would face an initial licensing fee of $1 million and an annual renewal fee of $1 million.
The bill would also introduce a 20% tax on gross event outcome prediction wagering revenue, alongside a 2% local share assessment intended to fund public interest projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Participants must be at least 21 years old, and operators must provide self-exclusion tools and clear information on fees, complaints, and participant rights.
The legislation would also grant the PGCB authority to restrict wagering on sensitive events, including elections, military conflicts, natural disasters, and judicial rulings.
