Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Unanimously Renews Category 4 License for Live! Casino Pittsburgh

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on October 15, 2026
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Unanimously Renews Category 4 License for Live! Casino Pittsburgh
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Unanimous Approval — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to renew the Category 4 casino license for Live! Casino Pittsburgh
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Five Year Extension — The renewal secures operational authorization for an additional five year term following successful fulfillment of licensing obligations
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Comprehensive Review — The decision followed public input hearings held in June 2025 and evaluations from local officials, state police, and specialized bureau divisions
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Economic Impact: — Since opening in November 2020, the venue has generated $647 million in gross revenue and contributed $314.7 million in tax revenue
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Facility Offerings — Live! Casino Pittsburgh currently supports 748 slot machines, 40 table games, a retail sportsbook, and employs 569 personnel

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unanimously voted to renew the Category 4 casino operator license for Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE, LLC, operator of Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County.

Evaluating operational compliance and community contributions

The renewal grants the facility an additional five year operating period following a comprehensive review of its regulatory compliance and community impact.

The licensing renewal process involved rigorous evaluation by the Gaming Control Board, incorporating input from local government officials, community groups, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Office of Enforcement Counsel, and the Bureau of Casino Compliance. Following an initial public input hearing in June 2025 where facility personnel presented operational exhibits, a final public hearing was conducted in Harrisburg to allow board members to address remaining inquiries before the official vote.

Since commencing operations in November 2020, Live! Casino Pittsburgh has established a substantial economic footprint in Westmoreland County. The facility has accumulated $647 million in gross revenue from retail slots, table games, and sports wagering while returning $314.7 million in tax revenue to the Commonwealth. The venue currently maintains 748 slot machines, 40 table games, and an active retail sportsbook, providing employment for 569 individuals.

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