Yes. Pennsylvania passed legislation to allow sports betting in 2017. Pennsylvania sportsbooks began taking bets in 2019, becoming the seventh state to officially start accepting bets and fourth to allow online sports betting.
It was a gradual process for the state to officially launch sports betting as regulations were ironed out for more than a year following the repeal of PASPA in 2018. Online sports betting began May 2019 and the first physical sportsbook opened a few months later in November.
Daily Fantasy Sports were always considered a game of skill in Pennsylvania and never deemed illegal, though they were formally legalized in 2017 as part of the major gambling bill.
As of 2024, Pennsylvania had several physical sportsbooks, mobile apps and online betting sites, most of which offer great Pennsylvania sportsbook promos.
Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Erie
BetAmerica Sportsbook has 50 sports betting kiosks located in the casino with half of them in the sportsbook area, which also includes a wall of TVs. The main draw for BetAmerica is their online app, where you can bet online in Pennsylvania.
Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh
The BetRivers Sportsbook features a 5,500-square-foot space for up to 195 guests, including private booths, club chairs with charging ports, six betting windows and 33 self-service kiosks. It also has two 50' x 7' LED video walls and a state-of-the-art bar. Of note, no betting on horses is allowed. Online betting can be done through BetRivers.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Rivers Casino, Philadelphia
Formerly known as SugarHouse Casino, this BetRivers Sportsbook has club seating, ticket windows and Express Kiosks to go with electronic poker at the SportsBook Bar. Online betting goes through BetRivers with the SugarHouse name attached, which was technically the first operator to offer online sports betting in the state.
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Harrah's, Chester
The Book at Harrah's is equipped with lounge seats, custom bar seating and over 45 large-screen TVs in addition to food and drinks tailored specifically for gameday. Harrah's is partnered with Caesars Entertainment for online betting.
Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - close
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - close
Meadows Casino, Washington
The Sportsbook can be accessed easily in the middle of Meadows Casino where they have 18 sports wagering terminals and 86" 4k ultra HDTVs with food and drink service. Meadows is partnered with DraftKings for online betting.
Sunday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Valley Forge Casino, King of Prussia
The FanDuel Sportsbook offers 1,800 square feet of betting, two sports tickers, seven betting windows and 27 TVs. It's powered online by FanDuel where you can place all bets.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono
The Sports Book contains 40 state-of-the-art TVs showing up to 15 games at a time, luxury seating and an in-house bar open on the weekends. Betting takes place at three teller windows and eight kiosks, which are available 24/7. Mount Airy is partnered with FOX Bet to accept online action.
Monday - Friday: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Hollywood Casino, Grantville
Hollywood ended their partnership with William Hill in 2019 and took their own route, using Kambi to power sports odds. The Sportsbook features viewing stations, lounge seating and 50 feet of wall space dedicated to TVs. The Skybox Sports Bar is next door where food and drinks are readily available. As of April 2020, online betting was not available through Hollywood Sportsbook.
Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Parx is the biggest casino in Pennsylvania in terms of revenue and is partnered with GAN and Kambi to supply online sports betting and three physical locations. The sportsbook at Parx Casino is the main in-person attraction with luxury seating, large video boards, numerous betting windows and 24/7 kiosks.
Parx Casino, Bensalem
The new sportsbook boasts a 7,400-square-foot space with six live tellers, 18 kiosks, 196 seats and a 156' video wall that can play up to 36 games at the same time. There is also a bar that holds another 36 seats which includes a full menu of food and drink.
South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook, Philadelphia
The remodeled venue has over 100 HD displays, betting windows, nine self-service kiosks and a modernized kitchen.
Oaks Race & Sportsbook, Oaks
In the same mold as South Philly, the Oaks location renovated the area to contain over 100 HD displays, six sports betting windows and 14 self-service kiosks.
Hours for all locations
Monday - Thursday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Mohegan Sun, Pocono
The Unibet Sportsbook features a high-definition video wall, comfortable seating, a full-service bar and state-of-the-art betting terminals. Food in the area is provided by Molly O'Sheas. Online betting can be done through Unibet.
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
As of early 2020, William Hill was next in line to partner with a casino in order to offer online betting.