{"id":190373,"date":"2026-05-12T18:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/190373\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:14:10","slug":"pennsylvania-gaming-control-board-debuts-behind-the-bets-in-pa-podcast-cdc-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/190373\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board debuts \u201cBehind the Bets in PA\u201d podcast \u2013 CDC Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Tuesday launched \u201cBehind the Bets in PA,\u201d a new podcast and YouTube video series designed to give the public a look into the regulation, operations, and effect of the commonwealth\u2019s gaming industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cBehind the Bets in PA\u201d will feature conversations with PGCB staff and industry professionals to explore topics including how gaming regulations are developed and enforced, emerging trends in gambling, responsible gambling, and the financial and workforce effects in the commonwealth.<\/p>\n

The first episode debuted May 12 featuring PGCB\u2019s Executive Director Kevin O\u2019Toole as the show\u2019s guest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal of this series is to increase transparency and provide Pennsylvanians with an inside look at how gaming is responsibly regulated in the commonwealth,\u201d said PGCB Director of Communications Doug Harbach, who will host the shows. \u201cAs the gaming landscape continues to evolve, this podcast and video series will serve as an accessible way for the public to stay informed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Audio episodes of \u201cBehind the Bets in PA\u201d will be available on\u00a0major podcast platforms and the video version on the PGCB\u2019s YouTube channel. New content will be released regularly.<\/p>\n

The PGCB, launched by the passage of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act in 2004, oversees casinos, online casino games, retail and online sports wagering, video gaming terminals at qualified truck stops, and online fantasy sports contests.<\/p>\n

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