The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board was also created at that time to oversee the industry, issue licenses, and create regulatory frameworks beyond the basics detailed in the laws. Other casinos popped up around the state as well, including five standalone casinos and two casino/resorts. They soon became racinos with slot machines, though they did not garner the ability to offer table games until 2010. The Race Horse Development and Gaming Act was passed in 2004 to allow the horse racetracks to offer more games for customers. But it wasn’t until the 2000s that the industry began to expand. Legal gambling like pari-mutuel betting dates back to the 1950s in Pennsylvania, and the lottery goes back to the early 1970s. Population Estimate: 12.8 million (5th).
