Pennsylvania Sports Betting

Pennsylvania is one of the best states in the United States for sports fans. Online sports betting is legal in PA, and there are many online sportsbook options for placing bets in Pennsylvania.

It has never been easier to bet on Philadelphia Eagles, 76ers, Flyers and Phillies games — or to place wagers on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins or Pirates.

Pennsylvania sports bettors can also bet on NCAA basketball and football, English Premier League soccer and many other sports (check your favorite sportsbook for all offers).

There are several legal sports betting apps available in PA, and we’ll go over some of the best options to help you place online bets in the state.

Top Pennsylvania Sportsbooks

Here is a look at the top legal sportsbooks in Pennsylvania.

DraftKings Sportsbook PA

DraftKings Sportsbook is the most well-known sportsbook in PA.

Launch: DraftKings online sports betting in Pennsylvania launched in November 2019.
Bonus offer*: $1,000 deposit bonus
Sign up: DraftKings Sportsbook PA

DraftKings was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston. DraftKings is a top DFS platform and is also one of the best online sportsbooks. DraftKings Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

DraftKings Sportsbook Website
iOS: DraftKings Sportsbook & Casino on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

FanDuel Sportsbook PA

As one of the most popular brands in gaming, FanDuel Sportsbook is a popular sportsbook in PA.

Launch: FanDuel online betting in Pennsylvania arrived in July 2019.
Bonus offer*: $1,000 risk-free bet
Sign up: FanDuel Sportsbook PA

FanDuel was founded 2009 and is headquartered in in New York City. FanDuel is a top DFS platform and is also one of the best online sportsbooks. FanDuel Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

FanDuel Sportsbook Website
iOS: FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

BetMGM Sportsbook PA

BetMGM is one of the most popular brands in the world when it comes to gambling, and the BetMGM Sportsbook does not disappoint in PA.

Launch: BetMBM mobile sports betting in Pennsylvania launched in December 2020.
Bonus offer*: $600 risk-free bet
Sign up: BetMGM PA

MGM was found in 1986 and is headquartered in Las Vegas. BetMGM Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

BetMGM Sportsbook Website
iOS: BetMGM Sportsbook on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

Unibet Sportsbook PA

Launch: Unibet online Sportsbook for Pennsylvania launched in 2019 in partnership with Mohegan Sun Pocono.
Bonus offer*: $20 free bets & $250 risk-free bet
Sign up: Unibet Sportsbook PA

Unibet was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Malta. Unibet Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

Unibet Website
iOS: Unibet – Live Sports Betting on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

BetAmerica Sportsbook PA

Launch: BetAmerica Sportsbook for PA launched in December 2019.
Bonus offer*: Bet $50, get $50 on first bet
Sign up: BetAmerica PA

BetAmerica was acquired by Churchill Downs Incorporated in 2017. CHDN (NASDAQ) was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. BetAmerica Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

BetAmerica Website
iOS: BetAmerica Sportsbook on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

BetRivers Sportsbook PA

Launch: BetRivers online Sportsbook for PA launched in June 2019.
Bonus offer*: $250 deposit match
Sign up: BetRivers Sportsbook PA

BetRivers was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Malta. Unibet Sportsbook can be accessed on a mobile app or website.

BetRivers Website
iOS: Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on the Apple App Store
Android**: Not yet in Google Play Store, but accessible on Android devices.

* Bonus offers shown here are as of Feb. 2021; bonus offers are subject to change.

** Google has not allowed online sports betting apps on its official Google Play Store on Android devices. However, on March 1, 2021, that policy will change, per

Google

Sports you can bet on in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania sports bettors can bet on a wide range of sports, including, but not limited to, those shown in the chart below:

Sport	Leagues
Baseball	MLB
Basketball	NBA, NCAA, WNBA, Euroleague & more
Boxing
Cricket	International
Cycling
Darts	PDC Darts
Football	NFL, NCAA
Golf	The Majors, PGA, Euro Tour
Hockey	NHL, KHL, Sweden & more
MMA	UFC, MMA
Motor Sports	NASCAR, Formula 1
Rugby	Rugby League, Rugby Union
Soccer	EPL, EUFA, Women’s International, Champions League, individual country leagues
Table Tennis
Tennis	Australian Open, Grand Slams & more

Bet types in Pennsylvania

Online PA sports betting offers all of your typical bet types, including but not limited to those shown in the chart below:

Bet Type	Description
Moneyline	Pick which team will win the game.
Point Spread	The team you pick has to cover the spread (+/- points)
Total	Pick over/under the total amount of points scored
Game Prop	Side bets on the game (e.g. first team to score)
Player Prop	Side bets on individual players (e.g. over/under yards)
Parlay	Multiple bets on the same slip; all must hit to win
Round Robin	Multiple parlays on the same slip, but money on all possible parlays on the slip
Futures	Bet on events that will occur in the future (e.g. league MVP)
Teaser	Alternative spread parlay bets
Live Betting	Betting on events that are in progress

Check with your sportsbook for all available bet types, as the options can differ between different sportsbooks.

How to legally place sports bets in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania sports betting is regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Regulations in PA may differ from other states, and wagers offered in some states may not be available in PA (and vice versa).

General rules for legal online sports betting in PA include but are not limited to:

You must be at least 21 years of page
You must be located in the state of PA (you do not have to live in the state, but you do have to be physically present within its borders to place a bet).
You must use an approved sportsbook, such as one of the options listed above

Check with your sportsbook for all rules and regulations that must be followed, including tax laws on any winnings.