Pennsylvania Sweepstake Casinos
Sweepstake casinos Pennsylvania are in Limbo after the PGCB, The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, issued a notice to 18 active sweepstake operators.
In April 2025, those in question were issued a cease-and-desist letter for their operations in Pennsylvania. Many operators have already ended their offering to residents, and ceased business. PGCB spokespersons consider sweepstake casinos as illegal and have taken a stronger stance to enforce the announcement.
In this article
- Is sports betting legal in Pennsylvania?
- Mobile retail operators offering sports betting in PA
- List of Casinos in Pennsylvania
- Can I play with Real money in Pennsylvania?
- FAQs Sweepstake casinos in Pennsylvania
Is Sports Betting legal in Pennsylvania?
Sports betting in Pennsylvania is legal and regulated by the PGCB, The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board since 2017, under House Bill 271. To apply for a licence to run a retail and mobile sports betting operations, a brand has to apply for a Sports wagering certificate from the PGCB itself, and pay a hefty USD$10 million licensing fee. Taxes are at 36% pretty high, which is a main reason, why only a dozen brands have the license.
But there are restrictions. Pennsylvania does NOT allow High School Betting, so do other US States by the way. The same applies for College sport events on Home soil.
One restriction stands out from the rest, which is betting on politics. This is a no go in Pennsylvania.
eSport Betting for now is also excluded under the law and authority of PGCB.
Mobile Retail Operators offering Sports Betting in PA
- FanDuel, licensed since 2021, Trusted, reputable sports betting brand
- DraftKings, licensed since 2020, US operator with a huge following
- BetMGM, licensed since 2020, in the top 5 of the biggest players in the US
- bet365, licensed since 2025, Europes answer to Fanduel and Co
- Pala Interactive, licensed since 2022, medium sized operator in PA
- UniBet, Approved for casino and Sports Betting
- SBTech Malta Ltd, platform for Brands offering Sports betting
- American Wagering, pending for Approval
List of Casinos in Pennsylvania
Bet365 Sports Betting
- 100% Welcome Bonus up to USD$1000 + 500 Spins
- Minimum deposit USD$10
- Low wagering of 25 times only
- One of the Best Sports Betting Apps available
Can I play with Real money in Pennsylvania?
Yes, residents of Pennsylvania can play with real money in casinos. Minimum age 21+. We have compiled a list of current land-based casinos in Pennsylvania.
Land-based casinos in PA, US
- Harrahs PA Casino and Race track, Chester
- Rivers Casino PA,
- Parx Casino and Racing, Bensalem
- Live! Hotel and Casino, PA
- Valley Forge Resort, King of Prussia
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race course, Grantville
- Mohegan Sun Pocono, Wilkes-Barre
- Lady Luck Casino, Farmington