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Behind The Bets in PA

Behind The Bets in PA

By: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
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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.

© 2026 Behind The Bets in PA Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Inside the Legislative Response to Pennsylvania's Skill Games Ruling | PA Rep. Russ Diamond

    Inside the Legislative Response to Pennsylvania's Skill Games Ruling | PA Rep. Russ Diamond
    Jun 29 2026

    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.
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    21 mins
  • Pennsylvania Representative Pat Harkins on the Future of Skill Games in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania Representative Pat Harkins on the Future of Skill Games in Pennsylvania
    Jun 23 2026

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

    SPECIAL REPORT: PGCB Chief Counsel Discusses the PA Supreme Court Ruling on Skill Games.
    Jun 16 2026

    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.
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    23 mins
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