Pennsylvania has a wide range of legalized gambling options. Casinos in Pennsylvania deal the typical selection of games. This includes slots, video poker, live poker rooms, and table games. There are sportsbooks at most casinos.
Mobile and online sportsbooks, casino games, and poker are legal in Pennsylvania. These games are available to anyone on a mobile device or computer that is within the state and at least 21 years old.
There is a state lottery in Pennsylvania. Daily fantasy sports contests are permitted. Charities may hold bingo games and raffles for fundraising purposes.
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Pennsylvania casinos
Casinos are available throughout Pennsylvania. The typical selection of games dealt includes slots, video poker, and table games like craps, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and pai gow poker. Live poker and sportsbooks are legal at casinos. Gamblers must be 21 years of age or older. However, many casinos have a dining establishment that welcomes minors.
Pennsylvania mandates player-friendly rules for some table games. For example, blackjack games must stand on soft 17, pay 3:2, and permit double down before and after splitting, as well as surrender. Roulette wheels may only have one or two zeros. All the roulette tables that we found in Pennsylvania are double-zero.
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack – 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Chester, PA
Harrah’s Philadelphia is a Pennsylvania racetrack casino located on the Delaware River. Southwest of Philadephia, the casino has 1,700 slot and video poker machines, 80 table games, and a Caesars Sportsbook. It hosts live harness horse racing. There are four dining options, but no overnight accommodations.
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows – 210 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows hosts live harness races south of Pittsburg. The casino also offers close to 2,500 slot and video poker machines, 65 table games, a Barstool Sportsbook, and a poker room. The property has multiple dining options, including a food court and a restaurant with views of the racetrack, and 155 hotel rooms.
Hollywood Casino Morgantown – 6021 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, PA
Hollywood Casino Morgantown has 750 slot and video poker machines, 30 table games, and a Barstool Sportsbook. This newer casino property also offers three dining options. There is no hotel.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National – 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, PA
Thoroughbred races are held at Hollywood Casino at Penn National. The casino offers a selection of 1,700 slot and video poker machines, 50 table games, and a Barstool Sportsbook. There are multiple dining options, but no hotel.
Hollywood Casino York – 2899 Whiteford Road, York, PA
Hollywood Casino York is a small casino inside the York Galleria shopping mall. It has 500 slot and video poker machines, 24 table games, and a Barstool Sportsbook. The casino offers two restaurants. More dining options are available in the mall and surrounding area.
Lady Luck Nemacolin – 4067 National Pike, Farmington, PA
Lady Luck Nemacolin is a small casino near the Nemacolin Resort in southern Pennsylvania. It offers guests 600 slot and video poker machines, 27 table games, and one restaurant. Overnight accommodations are available at the nearby resort or at other partner hotels.
Live! Casino Philadelphia – 900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Live! Casino Philadelphia is located near Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies. The casino has 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 150 table games, a FanDuel Sportsbook, and a poker room. There are nine dining options and 200 hotel rooms on the property.
Live! Casino Pittsburgh – 5260 US-30, Greensburg, PA
At Westmoreland Mall, Live! Casino Pittsburgh offers 750 slot and video poker machines, 40 table games, a Fan Duel Sportsbook, and a poker room. It has two restaurants, but no hotel.
Mohegan Pennsylvania – 1280 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, previously called Mohegan Sun Pocono, has 1,700 slot and video poker machines, 50 table games, a Unibet Sportsbook, and a poker room. It hosts live harness racing. The property also offers eight dining options and a 238-room hotel.
Mount Airy Casino Resort – 312 Woodland Rd, Mt Pocono, PA
Mount Airy is an adult-only resort. All guests must be at least 21 years of age. The casino offers a selection of 1,700 slot and video poker machines, 70 table games, a FoxBet Sportsbook, and a poker room. The resort has seven dining options, a golf course, and 288 hotel rooms.
Parx Casino Bensalem – 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
Live Thoroughbred horse races are held at Parx East. The adjacent Parx Casino has 3,000 slot and video poker machines, 140 table games, a sportsbook, and a poker room. There are seven dining options on the property.
Parx Casino Shippensburg – 250 South Conestoga Drive, Shippensburg, PA
In Pennsylvania, the newest casino is a small Parx casino in Shippensburg. It has 500 slot and video poker machines, and almost 50 electronic table games. Sports betting kiosks and a sports bar restaurant are also available.
Presque Isle Downs & Casino – 8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA
Presque Isle Downs is a racetrack casino in Erie, Pennsylvania. The casino has 1,500 slot and video poker machines, 32 table games, and a TwinSpires Sportsbook. It hosts live horse racing. Three dining options are available.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia – 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Rivers Casino Philadelphia is on the Delaware River. Around 1,600 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, a BetRivers Sportsbook, and a poker room are available to casino guests. There are also seven dining options. Overnight accommodations are unavailable.
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh – 777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
On the Ohio River, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is near Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football teams. Also nearby is PNC Park, which hosts Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games. The casino has 2,500 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, a BetRivers Sportsbook, and a poker room. There are also four dining options and a new hotel.
Valley Forge Casino Resort – 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA
Valley Forge Casino is about 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The casino has 850 slot and video poker machines, 50 table games, and a FanDuel Sportsbook. There are also six dining options and 450 hotel rooms.
Wind Creek Bethlehem – 77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Wind Creek Bethlehem is near the Lehigh River outside Allentown, Pennsylvania. The casino offers a large selection of gaming. This includes 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 150 table games, and a Betfred Sportsbook. There are almost a half-dozen dining options, and 281 hotel rooms.
Sports betting in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has legal sports betting. This includes retail and mobile sports betting in Pennsylvania. Most casinos have a full-service sportsbook and/or betting kiosks available.
Mobile apps allow players to sign up, deposit, and place bets within state lines. Approved Pennsylvania sportsbooks include Betfred, BetMGM, BetParx, BetRivers/Sugarhouse, Betway, Borgata, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, FOX Bet, PointsBet, TwinSpires, Unibet, and Wind Creek. Sports bettors must be 21 years of age or older. Barstool is in the process of leaving the sports betting market in all states, including Pennsylvania.
Online gambling options in Pennsylvania
Multiple forms of online gambling are legal in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board oversees online casino games, online poker, mobile sports betting, and fantasy sports contests. Most online operators offer both casino games and sports betting menus. A few offer online poker.
Online casinos licensed in Pennsylvania include Barstool, BetMGM, BetParx, BetRivers and Sugarhouse, Borgata, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, Pokerstars Casino, Hollywood Casino, PlayLive, PointsBet, Stardust Casino, TwinSpires, Unibet, and Wind Creek Casino. Games include slots, video poker, baccarat, blackjack, craps, Let it Ride, roulette, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Online players must be 21 years of age or older and within state lines.
Sweepstakes contests are also allowed in Pennsylvania. While sweepstake games are free to play, packages are available to purchase additional gameplay and chances to win. Players must be at least 18 years of age to participate in sweepstakes contests.
Pennsylvania online poker
There are four poker sites in Pennsylvania. Those online poker rooms are PokerStars, BetMGM, Borgata, and WSOP.com. BetMGM, Borgata, and PokerStars share a platform. WSOP.com is independent. All offer new players a first deposit bonus.
Live horse racing in Pennsylvania
Horse racing is available with wagering on live races and simulcast ones at off-track betting parlors and on mobile apps. There are six live horse racing tracks in the state. Half host harness races, while the others host thoroughbred races.
Two off-track betting locations remain in Pennsylvania: Mohegan Sun Pocono at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook in Allentown and South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook.
Pennsylvania harness racetracks
- Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
- April through December
- Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
- Year-round racing
- Mohegan Sun Pocono
- March through November
Pennsylvania thoroughbred racetracks
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
- Year-round racing
- Parx Casino
- Year-round racing
- Presque Isle Downs & Casino
- July through October
Pennsylvania state lottery
There is a Pennsylvania state lottery. Games include Millionaire Raffle, Treasure Hunt, Powerball, Mega Millions, Match 6, Cash 5, Cash4Life, Wild Ball, Pick 5, Pick 4, Pick 3, Pick 2, Keno, Xpress sports, and scratch tickets. Lottery players must be 18 years of age or older.
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Pennsylvania Gambling FAQs
Are casinos legal in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Casinos are permitted in Pennsylvania.
What is the minimum age to gamble in Pennsylvania casinos?
Players must be at least 21 years or older to gamble in PA casinos.
What types of games are available in Pennsylvania casinos?
Pennsylvania casinos offer a selection of slot, keno, and video poker machines, live and electronic table games, and sports betting. Some casinos also have live poker rooms.
Is smoking permitted at Pennsylvania casinos?
Pennsylvania casinos may designate up to 50% of the casino floor smoking areas.
Are sportsbooks legal in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Retail and mobile sportsbooks are legal in Pennsylvania for players 21 and up.
Is mobile sports betting legal in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Online and mobile sportsbooks are legal in Pennsylvania for players 21 and up.
What types of online gambling are legal in the state of Pennsylvania?
Online casinos, poker, sportsbooks, and fantasy sports are legal in Pennsylvania for players 21 years of age and older.
Can you play online casino games in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Online casinos are legal in Pennsylvania for players 21 years and older.
What types of games can you play at online casinos in the state of Pennsylvania?
Online casinos in Pennsylvania offer a selection of slots, video poker, and table games, including live dealer tables.
Can you play online poker games in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Online poker rooms are legal in Pennsylvania for players 21 years and older.
Can you place sports wagers online in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Online sportsbooks and fantasy sports are legal in Pennsylvania for players 21 years and older.
Are live horse races held in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Live Thoroughbred and harness races are held in Pennsylvania.
Can you wager on horse races in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Wagers on horse races are permitted at live racing events, off-track betting parlors, and on mobile apps.
What is the minimum age to wager on horse races in the state of Pennsylvania?
Horse bettors must be at least 18 years to bet on horse races in Pennsylvania.
Is there a state lottery in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Lottery games in Pennsylvania include lotto drawings, keno, and scratch-off tickets.
How old must you be to play lotto games in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Lottery games are available to players 18 years of age and older.
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Last Updated on August 16, 2023 by John Mehaffey