1. 10 of these casinos are resorts or racinos, while the other two are small slots parlors. Pennsylvania will feature another casino in 2020 when the South Philadelphia Sports Complex is scheduled to complete their gaming venue. Here’s the current list of PA land-based casinos: Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester (racino).
2. List of Land-Based Casinos in Pennsylvania Harrah's Philadelphia 777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA 19013. Harrah's casino is owned by Caesars Entertainment and takes up about 100,000 square feet of Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania’s casinos provide the latest gaming machines and tables, plus possible access to on-site racing venues for additional betting. Many casinos are also entertainment hubs that offer access to concert and show venues and a wealth of exquisite dining options. Try your luck at one of the 12 Pennsylvania casinos below, where you’ll be sure to pocket many fond memories, if not loads.

Pennsylvania is now the second largest state for commercial casinos.

No Indian Casinos

There are no Indian casinos, Indian bingo halls or Indian gaming in Pennsylvania.

However there are two Native American tribes that own and operate gambling facilities in the state. Both are licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board as commercial gaming operations. Neither is controlled by the U.S. Department of Interior.

The first tribe to invest in Pennsyslvania was the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. It owns and operates the Mohegan Sun Pocono, a casino and racetrack located outside Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. the tribe purchased the property January 25, 2005.

The second tribe to invest in Pennsylvania was the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama. In May 2019 the tribe purchased the Sands Bethlehem for $1.3 billion and renamed it the Wind Creek Bethlehem. This is a state-licensed, commercial casino rather than a federally regulated Indian casino. it is managed and operated by Wind Creek Hospitality, the casino and entertainment operation of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe.

Pennyslvania Casino News

Wind Creek Bethlehem opens sportsbookDecember 5, 2020 - Wind Creek Bethlehem opened its sportsbook on Nov. 18, 2020 in partnership with Betfred USA Sports. The casino is owned and operated by Wind Creek Hospitality, a subsidiary of the Poarch Creek Indians... Read moreWind Creek Bethlehem plans $90M second hotelDecember 9, 2019 - A new 12-story, 270-room hotel costing $90 million is planned adjacent to the existing hotel. Construction will start this spring and include a spa, bar, ballroom and meeting space.... Read moreWind Creek Bethlehem plans new hotel and water parkOctober 20, 2019 - Wind Creek Bethlehem is planning a major expansion at the historic No. 2 Machine Shop of the old Bethlehem Steel factory. The plan includes a 300,000-sq-ft water park and a 276-room hotel.... Read more Wind Creek Bethlehem Celebrates Grand OpeningOctober 14, 2019 - The Poarch Creek Indians of Alabama celebrated the grand opening of their Wind Creek Bethlehem casino and resort. The property is the former Sands Casino & Resort Bethlehem.... Read morePennsylvania Launches Online Casino GamblingJuly 15, 2019 - The first to launch an online casino in Pennsylvania was Hollywood Casino when it accepted first bets at 11AM. A second online casino was launched a few hours later by Parx Casino.... Read more Headlines continued...

State-Licensed Casinos

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board was created in 2004 to regulate slot machines and casino gambling in the state. Table games were added in July 2010.

The gaming board has licensed 11 slot machine casinos to operate in the state. Three of these casinos are Harness Race Tracks and three others are Thoroughbred Race Tracks.

Two casinos were existing hotel resorts, which are limited by the law to operate a maximum of 600 slot machines. All others can have up to 5,000 slot machines. The board is authorized to license another three casinos.

2017 Expanded Gambling Act

A new gambling law passed by the legislature and signed by the governor in October 2017 which greatly expands legalized gambling throughout the state. The provisions of the law include:

• Satellite Casinos
  The state will accept licensing bids from the ten larger casinos starting at $7.5 million. A successful bidder can then build a satellite casino with up to 750 slot machines and 30 game tables. The location cannot be within 25 miles of another casino or in county or city that prohibits it.
  
• Online Gambling
  Websites and phone apps can offer online slots, poker, and table games to Pennsylvania residents. The license fee is $10 million.
  
• Online Sports Betting
  Sports betting can be offered online or at the casino if the law is federally approved. The license fee is $10 million. Betting in fantasy sports is approved and will be taxed and regulated for the state. Players must be at least 18 years of age with verified proof.
  
• Airport Gambling
  Gaming may also take place at airports as long as they are approved by the airport authority. Passengers with boarding passes would be allowed to access the games. They would be located at the state's regional or international airports.
  
• Truck Stops
  Some truck stops can qualify for gambling and operate 5 video gaming terminals.
  
• Lottery
  Keno and online games can also be offered by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
  

Pennyslvania Casinos

Select a casino on the list below for detailed information about the casino, the gaming offered, restaurants, entertainment, hotels, photos and websites.

Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
777 Harrah's Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013
(800) 480-8020

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Racecourse
777 Hollywood Blvd.
Grantville, PA 17028
(717) 469-2211

Live! Hotel & Casino Philadelphia
Stadium District
900 Packer Ave (corner at Darien Street)
Philadelphia, PA

Live! Casino Pittsburgh
Westmoreland Mall
5256 US-30
Greensburg, PA 15601

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino
210 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 503-1200

Mohegan Sun Pocono
1280 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(888) 946-4672

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Mount Airy Resort and Casino
44 Woodland Rd.
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
(877) 682-4791

Parx Casino & Racing
2999 Street Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
(888) 588-7279

Presque Isle Downs Casino
8199 Perry Hwy.
Erie, PA 16509
(866) 374-3386

Rivers CasinoPittsburgh
777 Casino Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(877) 558-0777

Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Formerly SugarHouse Casino
1001North Delaware Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 232-2000

Valley Forge Casino Resort (info)
1160 First Ave.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 354-8118

Wind Creek Casino and Resort
Formerly Sands Bethlehem
77 Sands Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(877) 726-3777

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Pennsylvania Launches Online Casino Gambling

July 15, 2019

Today the first online casinos in Pennsylvania were launched at two casinos. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course was the first by taking bets at 11AM. Parx Casino in Bensalem followed a few hours later. SugarHouse Casino will launch its gaming website on Wednesday.

In addition to being the first online Hollywood Casino was also first in the state to offer sports betting last November when it became legal.

Hollywood Casino's online games include slot machines, blackjack, roulette and craps. Live poker will follow soon when final approval is issued by the state.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board was given licensing and regulatory authority over the state's online casinos on Oct. 26, 2017 after Gov. Tom wolf signed Bill H 271 to expand all gambling.

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Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Starts $60 Million Hotel ProjectJune 16, 2019 - Rivers Casino is preparing to start construction this summer on a seven-story, 219-room hotel to be named The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh. Construction will take 18 months to complete.... Read moreSugarHouse Casino will be renamed 'Rivers Casino Philadelphia'June 12, 2019 - SugarHouse will be rebranded as one of four Rivers Casinos to enable regional and national marketing after the introduction of online gaming and sports betting.... Read moreWind Creek Bethlehem Goal: 'No. 1 Resort Destination in the Northeast'May 27, 2019 - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved the $1.3B sale of Sands Bethlehem to the Poarch Creek Indians of Alabama clearing the way for closing the deal... Read more Mount Airy Casino Resort opens $40 expansionMay 3, 2019 - Mount Airy completed a $40 million construction project that added 100 new rooms to its AAA Four-Diamond hotel and a 20,000-square-foot convention center and ballroom.... Read moreSands Casino is renamed Wind Creek Casino and ResortMarch 16, 2019 - The new buyer's name for Sands Bethlehem was unveiled this week when the sign on the landmark ore crane was changed to 'Wind Creek Casino and Resort'.... Read moreLive! Philadelphia Casino could open in 2020November 29, 2018 - After long delays construction may soon be starting. The original cost was projected to be $400 million. New estimates could now be $700 million to complete.... Read morePhiladelphia Live! May be DeadOctober 24, 2018 - It is unclear why the project is not moving forward. It is speciulated that the partnership between the two developers, Cordish Company and Greenwood Gaming, has dissolved.... Read moreMount Airy Casino Resort plans expansion opening in spring 2019April 23, 2018 - The 10-year old Mount Airey property is currently constructing an event center and ballroom, more hotel rooms and an outdoor concert pavilion.... Read moreSands Casino Resort Bethlehem is sold to Alabama TribeMarch 8, 2018 - The Alabama based Poarch Band of Creek Indians is purchasing Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem for $1.3 billion.... Read more11.06.2017 Live! Hotel & Casino construction approved by Gambling Bill10.30.2017 Pennsylvania greatly expands casino gambling10.13.2017 Parx Casino opens Xcite Center, a new live entertainment venue08.10.2017 Live! Philadelphia moves closer to approval12.16.2016 November Table Game Revenue Up 7% at PA Casinos11.14.2016 $90M Expansion Planned for Sands Bethlehem11.02.2016 3% Decline in Slot Revenue at PA Casinos09.07.2016 Meadows Racetrack and Casino Approved for Operator Change 08.10.2016 Approved Renewal License for Mount Airy Casino Resort
07.27.2016 PA Slot Impact on Race Purses Report Released
07.15.2016 Sweet Commute for Philly Workers at SugarHouse Casino
05.09.2016 $164 Million Expansion at SugarHouse Casino
04.18.2016 PA Casinos Report High Numbers from Table Games
02.12.2016 8% Tax Could be Added to PA Casinos
02.10.2016 Three PA Casinos Fined by State Gaming Board
02.02.2016 Revenue on PA Slots On A Rise

11.20.2015 4.4% Revenue Increase Reported for PA Casinos
11.19.2015 Parx Casino Prepares for Ribbon Cutting
08.04.2015 July Slot Revenue For PA Casinos Released
06.25.2015 Possible Slot Machines at PA Airport
05.20.2015 Hollywood Casino to be Fined by PA Gaming Control Board
02.16.2015 Possible Gaming Expansion in PA
02.04.2015 PA Slot Revenue Up in January
01.05.2015 Meadows Casino to Debut Game Made by Locals

07.22.2014 Ground Broken for SugarHouse Casino Expansion
05.08.2014 Proposed Lawrence Downs and Casino Resort Gaines Attention
02.18.2014 PA Table Games Down from Last Year
02.05.2014 PA Slot Machine Revenue Report for January Released

11.11.2013 Wynn no longer seeks a Philadelphia casino license
11.01.2013 Strictly Slots Magazine Gives 17 Awards to Rivers Casino
10.16.2013 Gaming Revenue is Down for PA Casinos
07.16.2013 Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is Table Game Leader
06.27.2013 Lady Luck Casino Prepares to Open
06.05.2013 PA Smoking Ban Could Include Casinos
05.21.2013 Lady Luck Casino Will Open With Entrance Fee
05.17.2013 PA Table Games Revenue Up 9 Percent
04.05.2013 PA Slot Revenue Hits States Second Highest Revenue Record

12.12.2012 SugarHouse Casino fined $15,000 for violations
12.06.2012 PA Slot machine revenue up from last year
11.16.2012 Possible new game tables to be added at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
08.17.2012 Gaming Revenue at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem released
07.16.2012 Foxwoods gaming license revoked, new casino up for bid
07.09.2012 24 Hour Poker Room and More Gaming at Mount Airy Casino Resort
06.25.2012 Reality TV Stars to appear at Parx Casino
06.04.2012 Pennsylvania Casinos Revenues from Slots Up from Previous Year
04.19.2012 Presque Isle Downs & Casino Racetrack Excels in Safety
04.03.2012 Pennsylvania Beats Atlantic City as Second Largest Casino Market
01.04.2012 PA Earns $108.3 Million from December Casino Revenue
12.20.2012 Pennsylvania could become the East Coasts New Gaming Center

09.23.2011 25K Poker Tournament hosted by Presque Isle Downs and Casino
09.20.2011 Pennsylvania Casino Tax revenue is Higher than last year
09.07.2011 New Event Center to be added to Bethlehem's Sands Casino Resort
09.02.2011 Pennsylvania Slot Revenue not affected by Hurricane
07.21.2011 State Approves Poker Room for Presque Isle Downs & Casino
05.17.2011 PA Gaming Control Board Reports Increased Table Game Revenues
04.27.2011 Rules for gaming at Commonwealth casino released for public
04.26.2011 Philadelphia Casinos are operating more table games
04.14.2011 Nemacolin Woodlands wins Final resort casino license
04.10.2011 Purposed Gettysburg casino is opposed by residents
03.23.2011 Pennsylvania's Casino to have public hearing before license renewal
03.22.2011 Gambling Forum suggests Philadelphia is Casino Saturated
03.10.2011 Valley Forge Convention Center granted Gaming License
02.16.2011 Table Game Revenue January Report Released
01.10.2011 Foxwoods petition to save gaming license
01.04.2011 Pennsylvania Slots Casino Revenue Increases Nearly 13% in December

12.29.2010 Home Owners will receive Tax Cuts by Casinos
12.02.2010 Pennsylvania slots revenues increase 8%+ in Nov
11.04.2010 24 table poker unveiled at Parx
11.01.2010 Rivers Casino named Best Overall Casino in Pennsylvania
09.17.2010 SugarHouse Casino sneak peak video
08.25.2010 SugarHouse Casino opens Sept 23
08.17.2010 Mount Airy Casino plans new outdoor amphitheater
08.04.2010 Gettysburg Casino steps closer to construction

07.08.2010 Table games open at Pennsylvania Casinos
07.02.2010 Mount Airy opens smoke-free slots room
06.10.2010 Dates for Pennsylvania table games
05.05.2010 Meadows approved for table games
04.10.2010 Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs expanding this summer
04.09.2010 State OK's table games at 3 more casinos
04.08.2010 Wynn abandons Philadelphia casino plan
04.06.2010 Steve Wynn outlines plans for Philadelphia casino
04.01.2010 New expansion plan for Parx casino

03.17.2010 Rivers Casino asks for 86 table games
03.14.2010 SugarHouse Casino seeks to add 42 table games
03.04.2010 Wynn will invest $250 Million in Philadelphia Casino
02.25.2010 Steve Wynn to take over Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia
02.01.2010 Pennsylvania casinos will add gaming tables
01.28.2010 Pennsylvania slot market surpass Atlantic City

12.21.2009 Parx Casino opens in Bensalem
11.24.2009 SugarHouse Casino construction digs up ancient artifacts
11.22.2009 Sands adds 250 slot machines, two restaurants and a bar

10.27.2009 Harrah's Chester casino wins new license
10.06.2009 SugarHouse casino breaks ground Oct 8

08.31.2009 Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia plan gets 2-yr extension
08.26.2009 Meadows Casino payouts hit $1 billion
08.18.2009 Pennsylvania casinos want to add table games
08.09.2009 River Casino celebrates grand opening

07.30.2009 Rivers Casino opens in Pittsburgh August 9
07.22.2009 Reading-area hotel seeks license for 500 slots
07.21.2009 Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs prepares for table games
05.22.2009 Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem opens its doors
05.13.2009 Rivers Casino installs first slot machine

04.15.2009 Meadows opens permanent casino
04.06.2009 SugarHouse seeks interim casino
03.27.2009 SugarHouse Casino gets first major building permit
03.20.2009 The Meadows to open permanent casino April 15
03.12.2009 Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem opens May 22

02.20.2009 Meadows' permanent casino to open in April
01.26.2009 Pennsylvania adding 10,000 slots
01.25.2009 Casino plan developing for The Gallery at Market East
01.06.2009 Huge Meadows Casino opens in Spring

12.17.2008 Rivers Casino clears major hurdles
12.09.2008 PA casinos thriving despite economy
11.19.2008 Nutter signs zoning for casino at Gallery
10.08.2008 Foxwoods Philadelphia Casino Dec 2009
09.11.2008 Foxwoods & city officials eye downtown casino site
08.25.2008 SugarHouse Casino wins PA Supreme Court ruling

07.22.2008 Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has grand opening
07.02.2008 Pittsburgh's New North Shore Casino Changes

06.24.2008 New Mohegan Sun casino opens July 17th
06.04.2008 Ancient Artifacts Found On Sugarhouse Casino Site

05.28.2008 Presque Isle Downs & Casino is now open 24/7
05.19.2008 Sands Names Casino in Bethlehem

04.30.2008 Hollywood Casino plans more slots and tables
04.28.2008 Casino Concerns In Pittsburgh
04.24.2008 Hollywood Casino Adds More Slots
04.24.2008 Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs Hiring 700
04.16.2007 Meadows $155 million expansion approved
04.10.2008 Casino Opponents Take To The Streets

03.17.2008 Groundbreaking for PhiladelphiaPark Casino in Bensalem
02.09.2008 Sneak peak inside Pa's largest Casino
02.08.2008 Hollywood Casino Tour

01.30.2008 Pennsylvania's Slots Beating the Odds
01.28.2008 City Revokes License to SugarHouse Casino
01.12.2008 SugarHouse Casino Receives Casino License

12.28.2007 Legislators Sue to Block SugarHouse Casino
12.26.2007 New Casino at Pocono Downs (Summer 2008)
12.19.2007 Final Approval for Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack
12.11.2007 Groundbreaking for Pittsburgh's Majestic Star Casino
11.08.2007 Expansion Plan Approved for the Meadows Racino
10.23.2007 Mount Airy Casino Resort Opens

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Regulated Casino, Poker and Gambling Sites in Pennsylvania

PA online casinos are flourishing in 2021. Pennsylvania recently overtook New Jersey in terms of casino revenue – taking second place behind Nevada.

This guide covers everything you need to about online casinos in PA, gambling online and PA poker sites.

2020 is shaping up to be a busy year in the Keystone state, with close to a dozen gambling sites available. There are multiple sites to choose from in Pennsylvania, including, poker, casino and sports betting.

This guide walks you through the best PA casino apps, including bonus offers available and how to choose a site that works for you.

Best Online Casinos in PA

Here is what you’ll find in this detailed Pennsylvania online gambling guide:

• Legal Overview: Recent law changes and current news
• Online Casinos in PA: The partnerships we know about so far
• Sports Betting Sites in PA: Betting on sports online
• PA Poker Sites: Partnerships and the possibility of shared player pools
• What to Look for: What makes one online casino better than another?
• Gaming Options: Slots, table games, live dealer options and online poker are all covered here.
• PA Online Gambling FAQ: Everything players need to know before heading online
• The Road to Regulation in PA: History and timeline of the legislative efforts

PA Gambling Sites Overview: What’s New?

2021 will be a busy year for Pennsylvania. With both real money PA casinos and poker sites already online, you can expect new games, new promotions and new operators to expand in the Keystone State.

The initial licenses are awarded to holders of existing gaming licenses (brick and mortar casinos). A second batch awarded to ‘qualifying gaming organizations’ bringing increased choice for players further down the line.

Many big brand names including Scientific Games and PokerStars have already found partners – and have launched. While some live casinos declined to move online (for example Sands Bethlehem), other big names including Harrah’s Casino and Mohegan Sun are all posed to make this move.

Sports betting is live in PA live casinos, following New Jersey’s victory at the Supreme Court. Licenses have since been issued for a number of sites and many have launched in 2019 with more expected come 2020.

Slots are taxed differently to table games and poker in PA. With a 54% tax on gross gaming revenues, these games will not be as profitable for the casinos as in other states. This high tax rate also applies to slots at existing B&M casinos – and help make PA the state with the highest tax take from casinos, even beating out Nevada.

PA Online Casinos

Most of the license holders have formed technology partnerships already. Big international brands and equivalents gave some clues as to what players could expect with Pennsylvania online gambling sites. The first casino to go online was Sugarhouse, followed by Parx, BetRivers and Hollywood Casino.

Here is a list of online casinos in PA and known partnerships to date:

• BetAmerica – Presque Isle Downs
• BetRivers – Rivers Philadelphia
• BetMGM – Hollywood Casino
• Caesars Online Casino – Harrah’s Philadelphia
• DraftKings Casino – Hollywood Casino
• FanDuel Casino – Valley Forge
• PokerStars Casino – Mount Airy
• Unibet – Mohegan Sun Pocono
• SugarHouse Online Casino – SugarHouse

Pennsylvania Online Casino Bonus Guide

With the online casinos in PA open, players have a unique opportunity. The brands (and their partner land-based casinos) are keen to get a great start. This means bonuses and promotions for new players should be both generous and easy to come by.

You’ll find the best PA online casino bonus codes here along with some pointers of the types of bonus and promo deals to expect – and how to take advantage of each one.

• Free Play Bonuses: Over in New Jersey, all NJ online casinos offer new players free play on real money games without the need to deposit. This is money is placed in a bonus account – and can’t simply be withdrawn. You can keep what you win with it, subject to a play-through requirement (and at some casinos a deposit). PA internet casinos are also offering no deposit offers, however, its few and far between.
• Matched Welcome Bonuses: As well as showcasing games with free-play, Pennsylvania online casinos will be keen to encourage deposits. To do this, matched bonuses are on offer. A typical casino deal is 100% matched to your first deposit, up to $500 (sometimes more). You’ll then need to wager this bonus money a number of times before it can be withdrawn.
• Other Deposit Deals: Some casinos in Pennsylvania offer extras along with your deposit. This can be entry into a slot tournament, a free chip for live-dealer casino games or free slot spins.
• Reload Bonuses: You might need to top up your account at times, and casinos are keen that you stay with them instead of seeking a fresh welcome bonus elsewhere. You’ll find reload bonuses similar to your matched welcome offers, with a percentage match and play-through requirement. Remember to check for these if you decide to reload, that simple casino bonus code can make a big difference to your bankroll!
• Comp / Loyalty Schemes: These work in a similar way to schemes at live casinos. You get points based on your play. Instead of swapping them for drinks, you’ll get extra bonuses online instead.

One significant type of casino bonus you can expect from PA gambling sites is one-off and special promos. These can be tied to holidays, sporting events like the Super Bowl or sometimes just new slot games. A solid number of one-off promos shows that a casino is serious about looking after their regular players, and not just attracting new ones.

PA Sportsbooks & Online Betting Sites

At the time of writing, over half a dozen live casinos have applied for online sports betting licenses. Mid 2019 saw Sugar House become the first PA sports betting site, albeit with a soft-launch. Since then, Fanduel, FoxBet Bet Rivers and Unibet PA have launched.

The other casinos that launched PA sports betting sites in 2020 include:

1. BetMGM via Penn National – Coming 2021
2. Harrah’s via Caesar’s Sportsbook – Launched March of 2020
3. Hollywood Casino via Barstool Sportsbook – Launched September of 2020
4. Presque Isle via BetAmerica Sportsbook – Launched December of 2019
5. Valley Forge via FanDuel Sportsbook – Launched July of 2019
6. Meadowlands Race and Casino via DraftKings Sportsbook – Launched November of 2019
7. Mohegan Sun Pocono via Unibet Sportsbook – Launched November of 2019
8. Mount Airy Casino via Fox Bet Sportsbook – Launched September of 2019
9. Rivers Pittsburgh via BetRivers Sportsbook – Launched June of 2019

PA Online Poker Sites

Poker relies on a larger number of players to offer bigger prize tournaments and a wider choice of games / formats. It was assumed that a link-up would happen, though the recent reassessment of the opinion on the Wire Act has now bought this into question.

PA has a big enough population (12.8 million) to make online poker viable alone – though the benefits to players of the extended player pool would be considerable.

Giant brands including 888 and Party Poker PA are preparing to enter PA, while PokerStars PA has already launched.

PokerStars was the first online poker site in Pennsylvania to go live and is partnered with Mount Airy Casino.

Here are the rest of the sites and partnerships announced so far:

• Harrah’s:888 Poker
• Hollywood: IGT
• Parx: GAN / Kambi
• Valley Forge: Party Poker
• Sugar House: Rush Street Interactive

What to Look for with PA Online Gambling?

With so many options available, choosing the best PA online gambling site might not be easy. This section draws on years of casino, poker and sportsbook experience to bring you the key things to look out for before you sign-up.

For casino fans, the software, games, bonuses and live-dealer options all come into play. Casino site software has come on a long way since the big brands left the US back in 2006. This is now responsive to your screen size, with animations and 3D effects which will blow you away.

In the past, casinos required you download a software package onto your PC. These days, your choices are mostly browser-based – with some smartphone apps.

Instead of games from a single software provider, casinos curate their own choice of slots, table games and novelty titles. You’ll find games from giants like SG and IGT alongside titles from new and innovative software houses. I recommend you try out casinos (with free no-deposit money where possible) to find the game selection and software that you like best.

Poker fans will also have some choices to make. While a lot depends on whether player pools are shared or PA-only – there are differences between the games and formats each site offers. With poker, size matters. While you might prefer software on one site, if all the opponents (particularly the recreational ones) are playing elsewhere, then it makes sense to switch. As well as welcome bonuses, ongoing offers make a big difference to your bottom line in poker games. The best PA poker site will combine a lot of players, a great selection of games and regular reward.

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Finally, sports bettors will know that the lines on offer at PA sports betting sites are more important than the software client. That is not to say bad sportsbook software should be tolerated! This area is one where having a choice of site (and the ability to shop for the best lines each time you bet) is more important than a long list of features or gimmicks.

What Casino Games Are Available to PA Residents?

The choice of slots online these days will come as a pleasant surprise to many new players. You can enjoy online versions of slots from live casinos (including many movie and TV show themed games). You will find the depth of game-play in online-only slot titles has significantly improved. Increased competition from smaller software houses, combined with classics from the likes of Bally, IGT and others will give you a huge choice.

If you prefer your slot play more traditional, then you’ll be happy to know 3-reel slots – which mimic the original mechanical machines – are also widely available. Many PA online slots have huge (million+) jackpots these days too.

Table games can be played via casino software, or with live dealer via a real-time video link. Live dealer games are hugely popular – adding a social element to online casino gambling. You’ll find plenty of options including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and casino poker variants. Software based table games give you even more choices including many innovative side-bets and rules variations.

Between table games and slots, you’ll already have 1000’s of games to choose from. Add in video poker, keno, scratch-cards and novelty games – and your choices get even better.

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PA Online Gambling: The Road to Regulation

Like many East coast states, Horse Racing, and the gambling associated with them, were popular as far back as the 1830’s. A lottery and limited charity gambling options were all that was available for a long stretch – until 2004.

In that year ‘Act 71’ was passed, legalizing live casinos and betting at horse racing tracks. These forms of gambling would become a big source of income for the state coffers. High tax rates (particularly on slot and casino gaming), meant that more tax revenue came from gambling in PA than in any other state in 2018. This includes Nevada, where the revenues are higher – though tax rate is significantly lower.

On Oct. 25, 2017, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a comprehensive gaming expansion package that includes online gambling in the form of online poker, online slots, as well as online table games. The next day, the PA House passed the bill as well, making Pennsylvania the fourth state in the nation to authorize online gambling.

The package then went to Gov. Tom Wolf, who signed the bill on Oct. 30, 2017, officially cementing PA’s status as the fourth US state to legalize online gaming.

The legislation, H 271, permits a variety of other gambling expansions, including daily fantasy sports, sports betting both online and off (should the federal government repeal PASPA), video gaming terminals (VGTs) in authorized truck stops, and tablet gaming at qualified airport locations.

Now that Wolf signed the bill into law, it will likely be around nine months before the first legal online gambling sites launch in Pennsylvania. Regulations will need to be promulgated, licenses issued, sites tested, and so forth.

When legal NJ online gambling was passed, it was roughly nine months before sites went live.

Casino Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has surpassed their first year of online gambling and in that year they saw half a dozen sportsbooks go online, one poker site and four casinos. More are expected to rollout over the course of 2020.