With major sports markets like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, it’s no surprise that the sports betting handle in PA is huge. Here are the best sportsbook options for bettors in the state:
Legal sports betting in PA began in November of 2018. While Sugarhouse SportsBook was the first to launch in the state, major players like FanDuel, DraftKings, William Hill, and Fox Bet. Find all the details for legal sports betting in PA below:
Start Date | November, 2018 |
Legal Age to Bet | 21 |
Online/In App Betting | Yes |
Maximum Bet | No Limit |
Corresponding Bill | HB 519 |
Eligible Sportsbooks | Sportsbooks/Apps must use PA casino license. |
Are you visiting PA and looking for a sportsbook to visit? Below are all of the state’s brick-and-mortar sportsbook locations as of March 2023. While new online books are expected to open later in 2023, we don’t expect to see any new physical locations open this month.
777 Harrah’s Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013
777 Hollywood Blvd.
Grantville, PA 17028
1280 PA-315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
312 Woodland Rd
Mt Pocono, PA
600 Cresson Ave.
Oaks, PA 19456
8199 Perry Highway
Erie, PA
2999 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
777 Casino Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
700 Packer Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
1080 N. Delaware Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
1160 First Ave.
King of Prussia, PA
As one of the most recent states to legalize sports gambling, and one of the fastest changing sports betting markets in the US, we get a ton of questions about PA. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive.
Yes sports betting, both online and in-person is legal in PA. Nearly every sportsbook in the state now has a sportsbook, many partnering with national brands like FanDuel and DraftKings.
You don’t necessarily have to live in Pennsylvania to bet on sports in the state, but you do have to physically be in the state to place a bet or make a deposit or withdrawal. Your location will be verified by a third-party tool, depending on the sportsbook.
Each sportsbook will offer you several different options for funding your account. You can fund your account by debit card, checking account, money order, cashiers check, Western Union, PayPal, etc… The one deposit method you won’t find at your disposal are credit card deposits as the state does not allow them.
You will be able to withdraw your winnings in whatever way you made your initial deposit. Typically customers fund their sportsbook account through a checking account, if you choose to do this, you can withdraw your winnings directly back into your checking account. Most PA sportsbooks will allow you to make up to two withdrawals per day.
PA residents can bet on all of the professional sports leagues: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, UFC. You can also bet on college sports, eSports, tennis, and much more in PA.
Pennsylvania allows every type of bet you could make at a sportsbook. This includes game lines, totals, player props, parlays, teasers, live betting, and more.
While most experts agree that we haven’t even scratched the surface in PA yet, the state did have an impressive first year. In total over $1 billion was wagered in the state, resulting in over $75 million in revenue for operators and over $25 million in tax revenue for the state.
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