Pennsylvania has long been a hotbed of sports betting interest, well before the Internet and well before the US Supreme Court opened the door for states to offer it.
Not surprisingly, state leaders were prepared when the legalization push culminated, with a signed piece of legislation already in the bag. And they had race tracks and casinos primed and ready for when PASPA was repealed in 2018.
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As of 2020, Pennsylvania sports betting was in full swing with land-based casinos and race tracks offering services. A full lineup of online sportsbooks offering mobile sports betting were also functioning, with SugarHouse being first off the mark in 2019.
Is sports betting legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Legislators has approved a law establishing the framework for legal sports betting in Pennsylvania by late 2017. When the Supreme Court opened the door a year later, Pennsylvania pushed through with the first NFL wagers happening halfway through the 2018 season.
Since then, sportsbooks and Daily Fantasy operators have enjoyed access to this terrific sports market and Pennsylvania sports bettors have enjoyed plenty of competition.
Where can I bet at Pennsylvania sportsbooks?
The first wager was made at Penn National Racecourse and since then most legal betting establishments and a slew of online sportsbook operators have flooded into the state. There are currently five online sportsbooks to choose from, with more likely to join the fray in coming months.
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- DraftKings Sportsbook
- SugarHouse Sportsbook
- BetRivers.com Sportsbook
- FoxBet
- Unibet Sportsbook
Online sportsbooks (mobile apps or website)
- SugarHouse Sportsbook
- DraftKings Sportsbook
- BetRivers Sportsbook
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Fox Bet PA
- Caesars Sportsbook PA
- Unibet Sportsbook
- Parx Sportsbook
Land-based sportsbooks in Pennsylvania
- Harrah’s Philadelphia, now operated by Caesar’s Gaming – Chester PA
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course – Grantville PA
- Mohegan Sun Pocono – Wilkes-Barre PA
- Presque Isle Downs – Erie PA
- Rivers Casino Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh PA
- Sugarhouse Casino Philly – Philadelphia PA
- South Philly Turf Club – Philadelphia PA
- Parx Casino and Racing – Bensalem PA
- Mount Airy Casino Resort – Mt. Pocono PA
- The Oaks Race and Sportsbook – Oaks PA
- Valley Forge Casino – King of Prussia PA
What about mobile sports betting apps in Pennsylvania?
Numerous robust sports betting apps are available in Pennsylvania and competition will just make their offers better for the customer. Some of the biggest names in Daily Fantasy as well as some of the biggest brands in Vegas and Atlantic City-style gaming are available here. They include:
- DraftKings Sportsbook
- BetRivers Sportsbook
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Fox Bet PA
- Caesars Sportsbook PA
- SugarHouse Sportsbook
- Unibet Sportsbook
- Parx Sportsbook
Others are expected to join the game in 2020, including BetAmerica likely at Presque Isle and William Hill, one of the UK’s biggest names and a stalwart in the Nevada sports gambling scene.
