INSIDECASINO.USWhat does Pennsylvania law say about online casinos?
Act 42 of 2017 lets the Board issue interactive gaming certificates in three categories: peer-to-peer, slot-style and table-style games. Up to 39 certificates are allowed in total. We have not yet confirmed the minimum age with the Board.
Who regulates gambling in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board licenses online casinos. It tells players to confirm a site through the links on its operator page and to look for its official logo.
How do I check if a Pennsylvania online casino is licensed?
- Open the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board list of interactive gaming operators.
- Use its link to reach the site, or match the exact name and address.
- Look for the official Board logo. If the site is not listed, do not deposit.
Are offshore casinos legal in Pennsylvania?
Offshore casinos hold no Pennsylvania license, so no Pennsylvania agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has no law that names sweepstakes casinos, but a tracker reports orders from the Board, and major brands have stopped serving the state. We did not read those orders ourselves.
Are there land-based casinos in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania's first online licences went to existing casinos, including Parx, Mount Airy and Harrah's Philadelphia.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: interactive gaming operators
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: first three casino operators approved
- Associated Press via Washington Times: online gambling rollout
- Lines.com: sweepstakes casino status by state, updated October 26, 2026