TITLE: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Approves Live! Casino Philadelphia Traffic Mitigation Funding Agreement
BODY:
On July 22, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved a Consent Agreement between its Office of Enforcement Counsel and Stadium Casino RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. Under the agreement, Live! Casino commits to a $2 million contribution toward construction of a westbound on-ramp from 7th Street onto Interstate 76, designed to mitigate traffic congestion in the stadium district where the casino operates.
The funding commitment forms part of a comprehensive traffic reduction plan developed by Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. The PGCB negotiated the consent agreement as part of its ongoing process to resolve issues surrounding the pending renewal of Stadium Casino RE, LLC's casino license. The agreement represents a collaborative effort between the casino operator and local government to address community concerns regarding traffic flow around the sports complex.
In related actions at the same meeting, the PGCB approved a consent agreement imposing a $32,500 fine against Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Inspired Gaming (USA), Inc. for failures related to material changes in its financial status and corporate structure. The PGCB also placed 12 individuals on its Casino Involuntary Exclusion List, bringing the total number of excluded individuals across all exclusion lists to 1,475. Three of the exclusions involved adults who left minors unattended in vehicles while gambling at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. The PGCB emphasised that adults are prohibited from leaving minors unattended at casino facilities, and promoted its "Don't Gamble with Kids" awareness campaign to complement casino mitigation efforts.
The PGCB's next public monthly meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Harrisburg.