Pennsylvania’s sports betting market has exploded since its inception in October 2017, now boasting 11 legal online sportsbooks and 12 retail locations found within casinos across the state. To participate, users must be over 21, physically located within Pennsylvania, and have a verified account. For new users, a variety of welcome offers aim to ease the transition into sports betting, including bonus bets that allow wagering without risking personal funds, first-bet matches that refund losing wagers up to a certain amount, and deposit matches that offer bonus funds equivalent to the initial deposit. Legalized under Act 42 of 2017, retail sportsbooks began operating in late 2018, followed by app launches in May 2019, enabling wagers on both professional and collegiate events. The state’s passionate sports fanbase can bet on major professional teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Phillies, Pirates, Penguins, Flyers, and 76ers, with collegiate betting also permitted. While most bet types are allowed, including sides, totals, spreads, team props, and parlays, betting on individual collegiate player props is prohibited, though in-state teams and futures remain available options.
Adapted from: Latest & Breaking News on Fox News
