PENNSYLVANIA
ONLINE GAMBLING

Legal online gambling has arrived in Pennsylvania! Online casino games, poker, sports betting, iLottery and daily fantasy sports were all part of an expanded gambling bill that passed the PA legislature in October 2017.

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PA Online Casinos

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Pennsylvania’s much-anticipated online casino industry kicked off in July 2019. Unlike sportsbooks, PA casinos are allowed to partner with unlimited “skins” (online gambling brands), and since all but one casino has purchased a license to offer some form of iGaming (along with outsiders Golden Nugget and MGM), you have plenty of choices for betting online.

List of PA online casinos

Site	Licensing Casino	Tech	Launched
FanDuel Casino	Valley Forge	FanDuel	Jan. 20, 2020
Stars Casino	Mount Airy	The Stars Group	Sept. 4, 2019
DraftKings Casino	Hollywood Casino	Kambi	May 3, 2020
Unibet Casino	Mohegan Sun	Kindred/SG Digital	Nov. 13, 2019
Rivers Casino	Rivers Pittsburgh	Rush Street	Jan. 15, 2020
Hollywood Casino	Hollywood Casino	IGT	July 15, 2019
Caesars	Harrah’s Philadelphia	Scientific Games	April 21, 2020
Borgata Casino	Rivers Philadelphia	GVC	Feb. 24, 2021
BetMGM Casino	Hollywood Casino	GVC	Dec. 4, 2020
Parx Casino	Parx	GAN	July 15, 2019
BetAmerica	Presque Isle Downs	CDI	Dec. 16, 2019
Wind Creek Online	Wind Creek Casino	BetFred	August 1, 2020
PlayLive!	Live! Casino	GAN	August 12, 2020
Betway	Live! Casino	GAN	June 28, 2021

Online casino News

Underage Gambler’s Access To Casino Slots Results In State Fine Against Parx

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Meadows Casino Is Going Hollywood, As In A Name Change By Penn National

Oct 12, 2021

As Slots Are Pulled From PA Casinos, The Question Of Skill Games Competition Arises

Sep 16, 2021

MaximBet Prepping To Join List Of Online Casinos In Pennsylvania

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Sports Betting News

Eagles Travel To Las Vegas As Underdog Versus Surprising Raiders

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Penn State Gets A Breather While Pitt Favored To Take Big Step In ACC

Oct 21, 2021

Sports Bettors Benefited To The Tune Of Almost $20 Million In Bonuses Last Month

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Pennsylvania Sports Betting In September Fell A Few Yards Short Of Record

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Online Poker News

PA Poker Players Irked After WSOP Event Postponed At Last Minute

Aug 11, 2021

Taking Short-Attention-Span Poker For A Spin

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WSOP.com Has Arrived In PA — And Has A Lot Of Catching Up To Do

Jul 16, 2021

WSOP Takes Its Seat At Table For Three-Way Poker Competition In Pennsylvania

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PA Sports Betting

Where Can you bet on sports in PA?

PA brick-and-mortar sportsbooks began launching in the spring of 2018, with Hollywood Casino at Penn National leading the charge and several others following right behind. Online sports betting websites and apps took a bit longer to get up and running, with Play SugarHouse debuting in May 2019, followed over the next two months by BetRivers, Parx and FanDuel.

As it stands now, more than a dozen PA casinos have shelled out the $10 million required to purchase a sports betting license, meaning that you will have at least that many online sportsbooks to choose from.

PA Sportsbook List

Online Sportsbook	Licensing Casino	Tech	Launched
DraftKings Sportsbook	Meadows	Kambi	Nov. 4, 2019
FOX Bet Sportsbook	Mount Airy	Stars Group	Sept. 4, 2019
BetMGM Sportsbook	Independent License	GVC Holdings	Dec. 17, 2020
BetRivers Sportsbook	Rivers	Kambi	June 27, 2019
FanDuel Sportsbook	Valley Forge	IGT/GAN	July 22, 2019
Unibet Sportsbook	Mohegan Sun	Kambi	Nov. 13, 2019
Parx Sportsbook	Parx	Kambi	June 27, 2019
Play SugarHouse Sportsbook	Rivers Casino Philadelphia	Kambi	May 31, 2019
TwinSpires	Presque Isle Downs	CDI	Dec. 16, 2019 (as BetAmerica)
Caesars Sportsbook	Harrah’s Philadelphia	Scientific Games	March 10, 2020
Barstool Sportsbook	Hollywood Casino	Kambi	Sept. 15, 2020
Wind Creek Sportsbook	Wind Creek Casino	Betfred	Dec. 23, 2020
Betway Sportsbook	Live! Casino Philadelphia	GAN	Jun. 28, 2021

frequently asked questions

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What forms of online gambling are legal in PA

The law legalizing iGaming in PA authorizes Internet slots, table games such as blackjack and roulette, online poker and sports betting. All verticals are now live, with new sites coming online steadily.

What’s more, there is a significant likelihood that PA poker sites will eventually pool liquidity with online card rooms in other legal U.S. poker markets. Already, New Jersey has merged its player pools with Nevada and Delaware, so adding PA is a natural extension.

Daily fantasy sports and online lottery were also legalized as part of the expanded gaming bill. Both went live in May 2018.

True sports wagering became legal in Pennsylvania late in 2018, and the first real-world sportsbooks launched in November and December of that year. Online sportsbooks began launching in late spring of 2019.

How do websites know that I'm inside PA when I gamble Online?

Online casinos use third-party geolocation software companies to verify that their real money patrons are indeed within the borders of the state and outside the casinos. When playing from a desktop computer, gamblers will be prompted to install a small web browser extension which verifies and sends back a notification to the casino that the player is physically inside PA. A similar check will be made on mobile gamers with features built into iOS and Android casino apps.

Can I play at PA online casinos for free?

Yes, curious patrons can play for free on PA gambling sites in a few different ways. First, most casino sites offer demo/play money versions of their games so patrons can get a taste of the action without risking real money.

Another way to play for free is to take advantage of the free money sign up bonuses which several PA iGaming sites offer. These types of bonuses usually range from $10-$30 and are awarded to players for simply creating an account at a gambling site.

The deal is meant to entice potential customers to check out the casino site without having to make a deposit, giving them the chance to win real money in the process.

What banking methods are available?

A wide array of banking methods are already available at PA online casinos and sports betting sites, making it easy for nearly anyone to make a deposit or withdrawal. As these sites mature, even more methods will be added. Here are a few common deposit types we have seen so far:

Withdrawals can be made using some of the methods mentioned above.

Minimum deposit amounts are almost universally set to $10 in PA, whereas the maximums vary depending on a variety of factors. These include the deposit method used, reputation with the bank, and VIP status, amongst other things. Certain methods can allow for deposits of up to $10,000 per day, while average maximums for methods like ACH and prepaid cards range from $500-$2,000.

What devices can I use to gamble online?

PA iGaming sites are available for play directly through popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari, on both Windows and Mac operating systems, with no download required. Some casinos and sportsbooks might also provide the additional option of a standalone software client, though this isn’t as common anymore except for online poker.

Gamblers can also play on mobile through free, dedicated apps for iOS and Android devices. Some sites offer the option to play directly from mobile web browsers without the need to download any apps at all, but this is rare for mobile devices.

Who is eligible to play on PA gambling sites?

To play for real money, PA gamblers must be 21+ years old (18+ for lottery games) and must be physically located inside the borders of the state during their online gaming session.

There is one caveat to this rule, which is players are prohibited from wagering real-money on an online casino site from within any of the state’s 12 land-based casinos. This stipulation does not apply to online sports betting,

Patrons do not need to be residents of Pennsylvania in order to play, and will be able to do so even if they are just passing through the state for a short period of time.

When signing up, patrons will need to provide their personal information, which will be submitted for a “Know Your Customer” check. This process will verify a player’s ID and age, while checking their credit history through credit bureau databases.

It is possible that people with certain criminal convictions may be barred from gambling online in PA, as is the case in New Jersey.

Can I sign up for multiple PA online gambling sites?

You can sign up for as many regulated online casinos, sportsbooks, and poker sites as you please, as long as you only create one account per license holder. Playing on multiple sites can be advantageous, considering that nearly all offer attractive free money sign up and first time deposit bonuses to new players. Just don’t get in over your head.

What kind of first-time deposit bonuses can I recieve?

In addition to free money sign up offers, many PA casino sites offer match bonuses for first time depositors.

These incentives are quite a bit larger than sign up awards and can range from $100 all the way up to thousands in bonus cash. Each site has unique terms and conditions on how the bonus can be cashed out, so please read over our reviews or check the site carefully.

For instance, before a bonus is cleared for withdrawal, casinos often require players wager the amount of the bonus by a certain multiple. For example, a site could offer a 100% match bonus up to $500 with a 20X play through requirement, meaning, if you deposited $300, you would receive $300 in bonus money, but would be required to wager $6,000 in total to unlock the full bonus amount.

And sometimes, different games contribute at different rates. Online slots almost always contribute at 100%, yet play at table games and video poker may contribute less toward the wagering requirement.

What responsible gambling options do PA gambling sites provide?

Just like at PA brick-and-mortar casinos, players have the option of banning themselves from online gambling entirely for a period of one year, five years or for life. Visit the PGCB’s website for more info on the self-exclusion process.

Other responsible gaming measures are built into PA online gambling sites as well. Those include options to limit losses to a certain amount, limit gameplay to a certain period of time or activate a “cool off” period, which will prohibit play for a specified timeframe.

Finally, websites in Pennsylvania provide abundant warning materials on the dangers of gambling addiction with prominent links to resources for anyone that needs help.

Who can receive a license to operate a PA onlne gambling site?

All of Pennsylvania’s land-based casino operators were eligible to apply for online slots, table games, or poker rooms licenses, and also had the option of purchasing a package that covered all three at once. Following the close of an initial exclusivity period, qualified third-parties were able to apply for permits as well. Two took advantage, with MGM applying for both online casino and poker licenses, and Golden Nugget submitting a petition for an online casino license only.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the agency which has overseen PA casinos since 2004, is in charge of regulating the state’s iGaming industry.

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Pennsylvania poker players’ patience finally paid off with the launch of PokerStars PA in November 2019. Just over two years after the state’s gaming expansion package was signed into law, the virtual cards finally hit the air. PA poker players immediately hit the felt in droves as Pennsylvania became the fourth state with legal and regulated poker within its borders.

PA Poker Sites

Online Poker Site	Casino Partner	Software Provider	Status	Launch Date
PokerStars	Mount Airy Casino Resort	PokerStars	LIVE	Nov. 4, 2019
BetMGM Poker	Hollywood Casino Morgantown	partypoker	LIVE	April 27, 2021
Borgata PA Poker	Valley Forge Casino	partypoker	Live	April 27, 2021
WSOP.com	Harrahs Philadelphia	888	Approved	TBD
BetRivers	Rivers Philadelphia	Rush Street	Approved	TBD
Penn National	Hollywood Casino	IGT	Approved	TBD
Parx Casino	Parx Casino	GAN/Kambi	Approved	TBD
Wind Creek Casino	Wind Creek Casino	TBD	Approved	TBD

What's New at PA Gambling Sites

October 2021

The leaves have started to turn which means we’re in the think of football season. The NFL regular season is in full swing with every team fighting for the Super Bowl. While the pros dominate Sunday, college football is still supreme on Saturdays. Between the two there’s a game to bet on just about every day of the week.

Outside of football, Major League Baseball is at its most important juncture. The playoffs are here and after a long season every game matters. Plus, there is plenty of excellent soccer, great MMA matchups, F1 races, and the NBA season begins on the 19th!

Pennsylvania online sportsbooks are offering tons of special promotional offers to celebrate these events in addition to their already generous welcome packages.

If you aren’t ready to venture back to a retail casino, PA online casinos are now offering Live Dealer alongside the classic online slots, blackjack, video poker, and your favorite table games. We have you covered with the best online casino bonuses here to help get you started.

Let’s take a look at what is going on in the PA online sports betting and online gambling markets:

Are self service sports betting kiosks coming to your favorite hometown bar?
The launch of the Live! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia has helped boost casino revenue state-wide.
Retail casinos have seen some of the most profitable months in PA history.
Penn National recently opened their new mini casino in York PA.
Betway Online Sportsbook became the 17th online casino option in the Commonwealth.

Cashless retail casino betting may be coming to a PA retail casino near you.

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Online casino News

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MaximBet Prepping To Join List Of Online Casinos In Pennsylvania

Sports Betting News

Eagles Travel To Las Vegas As Underdog Versus Surprising Raiders

Penn State Gets A Breather While Pitt Favored To Take Big Step In ACC

Sports Bettors Benefited To The Tune Of Almost $20 Million In Bonuses Last Month

Pennsylvania Sports Betting In September Fell A Few Yards Short Of Record

Online Poker News

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