However, most casinos have applied for licenses, and bettors now have access to a variety of online sports betting sites in Pennsylvania.īettors can verify the licensing status of all Pennsylvania online sportsbooks at the PGCB website here.įanDuel Sportsbook Pennsylvania is partnered with Valley Forge Casino, where it launched a retail sportsbook in March 2019, followed by online sports betting that July.
Play Sugarhouse PA was first to market, followed shortly by sister brand BetRivers PA and BetParx Sportsbook in June 2019.Įarly on, there was speculation that the $10 million licensing fee and 36% tax rate would dissuade operators from entering the Pennsylvania sports betting market. The first Pennsylvania sports betting apps launched in May 2019, and more have followed suit since.
