The petitions were approved immediately after the final presentation. Wednesday’s meeting went smoothly with all three applicants making detailed presentations. Rivers and Sugarhouse are both owned by Rush Street Gaming. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved applications for three more sports betting certificates at its Wednesday morning meeting, bringing the total number of casinos licensed for PA sports betting to five. Chester Downs and Marina, LLC ( Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack), Holdings Acquisitions Co., LP ( Rivers Casino) and SugarHouse HSAP Gaming, LP ( SugarHouse Casino) all got board approval.
