Pennsylvania is the most populous US state with legal, regulated online gambling in 2020.

The omnibus expansion package Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law in 2017 authorized interactive gaming across multiple verticals — including lottery, casino, fantasy sports, sports betting, and poker.

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The first PA online casinos launched in July 2019, and it didn’t take long for a variety of options to become available to gamblers in the Keystone State.

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PA online casinos

These 12 online casinos are licensed to operate legally in Pennsylvania:

• BetAmerica Casino
• Party Casino (coming soon)
• Wind Creek Casino

Each PA online casino features a variety of slots, table games, and video poker — with many additionally including other novelty games among their many selections.

BetAmerica

• Land-based partner: Presque Isle Downs
• Date launched: Jan. 28, 2020

Operating through a partnership with Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, BetAmerica is owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated — home of the Kentucky Derby.

BetAmerica has over 50 different types of slot games, including popular titles such as Blood Suckers, Fairy Tale Legends Hansel & Gretel, Jack Hammer, Lucky Angler, Spinata Grande, and Twin $pin. Available table games include blackjack androulette.

One drawback, though: unlike other online casinos in Pennsylvania, BetAmerica has no mobile option and is only available via a web-browser.

BetRivers Casino

• Land-based partner: Rivers Pittsburgh
• Date launched: Jan. 30, 2020

Although affiliated with Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, the BetRivers online casino technically operates under Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s gaming license. The casino is essentially a skin of PlaySugarHouse, also operated by Rivers and similarly run on a platform provided by Rush Street Interactive.

BetRivers features games from several different studios, withmore than 70 different kinds of slots from which to choose. Popular titles include Cats, Double Jackpot, Guns ‘N Roses, Jimi Hendrix, Jingle Spin, Tiger 7s, White Orchid, and Wild Life.

Table and card games include blackjack, baccarat, and multiple roulette games. There is also a variety of video poker games powered by Game King.

Caesars Casino

• Land-based partner: Harrah’s Philadelphia
• Date launched: April 23, 2020

Harrah’s Philadelphia was among the last of Pennsylvania’s casinos to launch its online products. The sports half of Caesars Sportsbook & Casino launched in March 2020, with the online casino component following in April.

At launch, the casino had just 12 slots available and no other games. The launch titles were: 88 Fortunes, Bruce Lee, Mad Mad Monkey, Raging Rhino, Starmania, Zeus (and Zeus III), Celestial King, Kronos Unleashed, Spartacus: Gladiator of Rome, Monopoly: Mega Movers, and Montezuma.

The selection of games should expand soon. The app and website both follow closely the design of Caesars Casino New Jersey, which has over 300 games available. Pennsylvania players can probably expect to have a similar array of options in time.

DraftKings Casino

• Land-based partner: Meadows
• Date launched: May 1, 2020

If there was any doubt before, there is little question now that DraftKings is a full-scale gambling company. In addition to sports betting, the once-small DFS site has now pivoted all the way into online casino gambling as a newly public corporation.

DraftKings Casino made its debut in Pennsylvania in May 2020 on the back of the Meadows license, additionally relying on an alliance with Scientific Games for the platform and content.

Fox Bet Casino

• Land-based partner: Mount Airy
• Date launched: Nov. 4, 2019

Longtime online poker giant PokerStars partnered with Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono to launch the first online poker room in Pennsylvania in early November 2019, also launching its online casino at the same time. A great option for poker players who also like to play other casino games, everything — along with sports betting, too — is housed in one handy standalone client.

There are around 50 different choices of slots available, with Frog of Fortune, The Imperial Kitchen, Lion Storm, Turn Your Fortune, and the exclusive Stars Classic Slot among the most popular.

Unsurprisingly given the poker connection, there’s a wide range of table and card games in the PokerStars online casino. There’s blackjack, baccarat, and roulette, of course, but also many different “single hand” games like Jacks or Better, Joker Poker, Aces and Eights and more. There are multiplayer versions of these games, too, at a variety of stakes, as well as video poker.

Hollywood Casino

• Land-based partner: Hollywood Casino
• Date launched: July 15, 2019

After being the first to launch an online sportsbook in Pennsylvania, Hollywood Casino in Grantville was the technically the first to launch an online casino as well, beating Parx by a few hours.

Parent company Penn National Gaming partnered with multinational gambling company IGT to power the site which after a few small hiccups early on has become a go-to option for online casino game fans in the state.

There are more than 50 kinds of slots available, with Butterfly 2, Cash-o-Matic, Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds, Double Stacks, Electric Tiger, Jumanji, and Wheel of Fortune among those featured.

Table and card games include blackjack, baccarat, and several different roulette games, plus video poker.

FanDuel Casino

• Land-based partner: Valley Forge
• Date launched: Jan. 24, 2020

Daily fantasy sports giant FanDuel jumped into the retail and online sportsbook market in a big way starting in 2018 and now has branched out to other casino games as well, starting in Pennsylvania. With Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia as its land-based partner, FanDuel has joined forces with IGT for its platform and GAN for account management.

FanDuel Casino got off to a fast start after launching a little over a week before Super Bowl LIV, using a number of promotions to hit the ground running and quickly become a leading revenue gainer among all the online casinos in the state.

The FanDuel online casino includes only a modest offering of slots, with favorites Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds, Dead or Alive, Divine Fortune and others among the choices. Table games include the usual blackjack and roulette varieties.

Parx Casino

• Land-based partner: Parx
• Date launched: July 15, 2019

Parx Casino in Bensalem was one of the very first in the state to launch an online casino, partnering with industry vet GAN to provide a robust selection of casino games on its online platform from the get-go.

Like other online casinos in the state Parx offers slots, table games, and video poker, and intends to introduce live-dealer games as well. The slots selection is particularly large with around a 100 different choices, including all the Vegas classics like Atomic Meltdown, Cleopatra, Crown Egypt, DaVinci Diamonds, Pixies of the Forest, Tiger 7’s, Triple Diamond, Wheel of Fortune, Wolf Run and many more.

There are more table games at Parx than elsewhere, too, including blackjack, baccarat, several different roulette games and Jacks-or-better, as well as video poker.

PlayLive! Casino

• Land-based partner: Live! Hotel & Casino Philadelphia
• Date launched: Aug. 11, 2020

PlayLive! was the first online casino in the state to launch without an active land-based casino partner at the time. Although its owner, Cordish Companies, is an in-state licensee, its two properties in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were still under construction when it launched its online product.

It launched with a fairly robust selection of games for a first-time operator, including a standard set of table games and video poker titles, plus nearly 100 slots. Its platform is provided by GAN.

PlaySugarHouse Casino

• Land-based partner: Rivers Philadelphia
• Date launched: July 17, 2019

Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s online casino is similar in all respects to the skin at BetRivers described above, with both run on a platforms provided by Rush Street Interactive.

Here players will find the same variety of options from several different game studios, with Dead or Alive, Divine Fortune, Double Ruby, Sparkling Roses, and Triple X Threat among the most popular slot selections. Table games (blackjack, baccarat, and roulette) and video poker are also favorites here.

Unibet Casino

• Land-based partner: Mohegan Sun Pocono
• Date launched: Nov. 13, 2019

European gaming giant Unibet partnered with Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre to bring online casino games to Pennsylvania. The platform is the result of a collaboration between Unibet parent company Kindred and Scientific Games.

More than 70 different slots games are on offer, including all the favorites and popular ones like Cleopatra, Dead or Alive, Divine Fortune, Gonzo’s Quest and Siberian Storm. Among the table games there is blackjack (including an exclusive “micro stakes” version), baccarat, and a half-dozen routlette variants.

There is a jackpot game as well plus several video poker options, among them exclusive varieties of Deuces Wild and Jacks or Better.

Wind Creek Casino

• Land-based partner: Wind Creek Bethlehem
• Date launched: Aug. 5, 2020

Wind Creek launched Pennsylvania’s 11th online casino early in the state’s second year of iGaming. It took a little bit longer to get off the ground than others as a newcomer to the state, having only just acquired its land-based property in June last year. The casino’s former owner was Las Vegas Sands Corporation, controlled by SheldonAdelson, a noted opponent of online gambling. Sands sold the property to Wind Creek Hospitality, a tribal operator based in Alabama, who had no such qualms about launching an online product.

Wind Creek’s technology partner for the online casino is California-based PalaInteractive. The casino launched with 77 slots titles, 7 table games and 2 video poker titles. Wind Creek holds a poker license and Pala has a poker platform, but it remains to be seen whether they attempt to launch an online poker product.

PA online casino apps

While all Pennsylvania online casinos are available via web-based browsers on your laptop or desktop, nearly all are also accessible on mobile devices as an online casino app.

These Android and iOS (Apple) apps are free to download and in many respects feature the same functionality as the web-based versions of the online casino. They do, however, sometimes feature fewer games to choose from than their web-based counterparts.

Android users cannot download apps from the Google Play Store since it does not allow gambling apps. However they can download apps directly from the casino’s websites using their device’s browser.

Meanwhile iOS users face a different obstacle since Apple instituted a policy requiring gambling apps to be built on the native iOS (and not coded in HTML5). That forced new online casinos to build their own iOS apps.

As a result, some Pennsylvania online casinos offer iOS apps, some offer Android apps, some have both and one has neither. In some cases, such as BetRivers and FanDuel Casino, you access the online casino via the online sportsbook app.

Consult with your favorite site to see what options are currently available.

Like online casinos elsewhere, those in PA offer a wide variety of slots, table games, and video poker. Many also have plans to include “live-dealer” table games in which an actual dealer in a studio conducts the games.

Slots

If you like slots in retail casinos, you’ll discover slots in online casinos to be very similar.

They comprise by far the majority of games in PA online casinos and include many of the same favorites found in the brick-and-mortar realm. Even the games themselves are often identical, including classics like Cleopatra, Wheel of Fortune, and Wolf Run.

When playing slots online you can either search games by title or filter them in various ways, including by the studios that create the games such as IGT, NetEnt, Everi, and Konami. You can also often search by the number of reels, progressive jackpots, and in other ways that can’t so easily be done when playing live slots.

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Table games

The most frequently found table games in PA online casinos are blackjack, baccarat, and roulette. Larger casinos feature multiple variants of each as well as different stakes.

Blackjack games often feature fun side bets, multi-hand games, and offer variants such as Blackjack Switch, Free Bet Blackjack, and Spanish 21.

Roulette almost always features either American or European roulette among other options.

Video poker

Video poker also greatly resembles what you find in a live casino, with the familiar Game King suite of games a popular option. There you’ll find all the favorite variants like Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better, and Double Bonus.

Live-dealer games

Live-dealer table games help make online casinos seem even more like the “real” thing. These involve playing games like blackjack, baccarat, roulette, three-card poker, casino hold’em, and other table and card games with a live dealer or croupier managing the action from a studio.

While you play you can chat via text with the dealers and other players, making the social component of the games even more comparable to what you’ll find in a retail casino.

No live-dealer games are available in Pennsylvania quite yet. State law requires that the studio be located within the state, and there is no such studio yet. However, Evolution Gaming has said it expects its new studio to open before the end of 2020. Live-dealer games should roll out quickly once that happens, as Evolution already has deals in place with some operators in the state.

Depositing at PA online casinos

Most online casinos in Pennsylvania provide a wide variety of depositing methods, typically including some or all of the following:

• ACH / eCheck
• credit cards (especially Visa and MasterCard)
• debit cards
• online banking / bank transfers
• PayPal
• Skrill
• Play+
• PayNearMe
• check
• cash at the casino cage

When it comes to withdrawals, there are typically fewer options available. These tend to include:

• ACH / eCheck
• PayPal
• check
• cash at the casino cage

Be sure to check with each online casinos to see which banking options are available. Also check with the sites to determine how long the different transactions take. Most are very fast (or even instantaneous), but some do take longer than others.

As found in online sportsbooks across the country, Pennsylvania’s online casinos all offer bonuses of various types to encourage players to sign up and continue playing. These vary depending on the online casino, though in most cases you will find the following:

Welcome bonus

In most cases, the welcome bonus comes in the form of no-risk bets that allow first-time users a way to try out the games without having to worry about losing money.

In some cases these welcome bonuses are no deposit bonuses, meaning you are simply given a small amount of money (usually from $10 to $25) with which you can play any of the available games. These bonuses cannot be withdrawn — you must wager the entire bonus — but you can keep the winnings you earn.

Other welcome bonuses are tied to making a first deposit. These matching bonuses usually match a first deposit 100% up to a certain maximum amount. Again, the bonus money cannot be withdrawn before it is wagered, and there is usually a time limit during which the bonus money must be used (e.g., 30 or 60 days).

Loyalty / rewards programs

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Some online casinos offer ongoing loyalty programs that reward players with cash or “comps” according to how much they play, much like is found in brick-and-mortar casinos. Loyalty programs are more commonly found with online casinos than with online sportsbooks, and often will be linked to the retail casinos’ programs.

Other promotions

Most PA online casinos often offer ways to earn bonuses via promotions such as reload bonuses, double-points deals, referral bonuses, and more. Keep an eye out for these as they come along.

PA online casino FAQ

Below are some common questions and answers related to PA online casinos.

How many PA online gambling sites are there?

Interactive gaming permits are limited based on the number of casino licenses issued by the state. As things currently stand, that means there are 13 interactive permits available in each of these categories:

• Slots
  
• Table games
• Poker

That makes room for as many as 39 brands, but the number of licenses doesn’t necessarily equate to the number of sites. Each property can partner with multiple brands under its land-based license.

Pennsylvania operators need to be partnered with a PA casino licensee and display their brand prominently.

Who can gamble online in PA?

Broadly speaking, individuals located in the state who are 21 and over can participate. You do not have to be a resident of Pennsylvania to play.

Employees of land-based licensees and key employees of platform providers are excluded, as are individuals who are barred from land-based casinos and individuals who have elected to self-exclude.

What casino games are available online in PA?

In simple terms, online casino games and online poker games are all available. But the bill gives regulators reasonable latitude to approve a wide array of games.

Due to the unique taxation structure that penalizes slot play and favors table games and poker, some new game variants may be developed for the PA market that attempt to appeal to slot players while remaining within the definition of a table game or a poker game.

What are the tax rates for PA online gambling?

There are three distinct tax rates for online games:

• Slots: 54%
• Table games: 34%
• Poker: 16%

Tax is based on gross gaming revenue, defined as “the total of all cash or cash equivalent wagers […] minus the total of cash or cash equivalents paid out to to registered players as winnings.”

How much revenue does PA make from online gambling?

Visit this PA gambling expansion revenue page for a full breakdown from PlayPennsylvania.

Who regulates PA online gambling?

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) oversees all aspects of the PA interactive gaming industry.

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PO Box 69060
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Phone: (717) 346-8300
Email: [email protected]

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Hollywood online casino PA is well-known in Pennsylvania. It has been the first to have a retail sportsbook while also being one of 3 top online casinos that launched after gambling was legalized in 2019. With an established land-based presence since 1972 with the opening of Penn National Race Course, Hollywood Casino is a PA online stronghold. From 2004, slot machines were present followed by casino games at its land-based partner with Hollywood PA online casino launching in 2019.

Casino Games

Hollywood casino currently has table games and online slots. However, the licensing it has includes poker games and live casino as well. Players can, therefore, expect to have both live dealer games and poker play added to the library soon. Table games include roulette, baccarat, and blackjack in different variations. While online poker isn’t yet featuring, players still have video poker slots to choose from, which include titles like Bonus Poker and Joker Poker to name a few. Additionally, the casino has some of the best slots titles in the industry including Dead or Alive, Cleopatra, and Guns N Roses.

Software

Our Hollywood casino review reveals that games at Hollywood online casino are offered via an outstanding web-based platform. You can play instantly without downloading any software. Directly via desktop or laptop, you can start playing games from industry-leading game developers. Online slots and table games like online blackjack, Roulette, baccarat, and popular slots are currently available. Developers like Bally, NextGen, Shuffle Master, Evolution Gaming, IGT, Inspired Games, NetEnt, Rush, and more are partnering with the casino to give the best playing experience.

Mobile

There is no need to download mobile play. With a responsive web design, you can access Hollywood Casino via mobile, play games, and access all areas of the casino with ease. Regardless of the screen size or resolution, you will be able to play effortlessly, and the game selection is pretty much the same as on desktop.

Hollywood Casino app

If you prefer to play via an app, you can download it for iOS via the Apple Play Store. The app doesn’t take up much space and is totally safe to download. It gives players access to everything the casino offers on the website via the iOS app. Android players are not left behind, even though Google Play does not support gambling apps. If you own an Android, get the app directly from the Hollywood casino. Go to your Settings and change Security to accept from “Unknown Sources”. Your download will begin, after which you can click install and log in without any trouble.

Hollywood casino promotions

Players that are new to Hollywood casino PA should take care to log in often and also subscribe to new and promotional offers. You will not be spammed or have a flooded inbox, except for the most useful news. For example, Spring Into Summer Login Bonus requires a login every three days and a wagering minimum of $100. Other promotions are available and change frequently.

Refer-a-friend promo

Where other casinos give the bonus only to the referrer, Hollywood Casino gives both players a $25 bonus when the friend deposits $50 and plays through this sum. As such, the more friends you invite, the more bonuses you will receive.

Welcome Bonus

Get started at Hollywood Casino with a $10 no deposit bonus. All you need to do is register an account and receive the $10 to start playing. The bonus code for this offer is DOUBLETAKE. Enjoy your free bonus before following it with a first deposit, and then you’ll get even more. As a first deposit bonus, first-time players get a 100% match bonus up to $500 on the first two deposits. The minimum deposit amount is $10, so if you deposit, for example, $10, you will get $10 for free, and a total of $20 to gamble with. The wagering requirements are excellent, with 60 days to fulfill the playthrough, which is double the period that other casinos give. The playthrough of 20x is just as low. A bonus code that must be used for the matching bonus is also DOUBLETAKE.

Loyalty Program

Currently Hollywood casino does not have a specific reward program or a VIP scheme, but it is nothing to worry about. Several things must still roll into place which players can expect soon. We are sure that player loyalty will be rewarded. Looking at the current bonuses, it is already evident that the casino intends to keep players happy, so look out for the good news.

Payout Speed ​​

Most deposit options at Hollywood casino range between instant and up to 30 minutes processing and deposit time. While there is not an abundance of payment methods, it is still fast. Besides, more options are expected to be added, considering the relatiively short period that Hollywood Casino has been active online.

Licensing information

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board licensed Hollywood casino under strict regulations.

Owner‎

Penn National Gaming is the owner of Hollywood Casino, Hollywood Sportsbook, and Hollywood Poker which launched in July 2019. Hollywood’s land-based partner is Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. It is a widely recognized name in the gambling industry, and it has over 40 different properties. Penn National is expected to become just as influential in the online gambling industry with Hollywood casino and more to come.

Security

At Hollywood casino, you can rest assured that your safety is the top priority. The online casino uses SSL technology and data encryption software to prevent banking data and transactions from being compromised.

Customer Service

A closer look at customer support during our Hollywood casino review revealed that players have numerous methods to contact the casino team when they need help. Players can use the email when they do not need an urgent reply at [email protected], or use the live chat feature for an immediate response.

Hollywood online banking

Hollywood Casino banking is rather limited even though it should be adequate for PA players. On the other hand, it does not have any fees attached to deposit or withdrawals.

Deposits

• Card deposits including Discover, Mastercard, and Visa are all accepted. However, while the deposit is available immediately, players could have problems with banks including Huntington, Santander, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan/Chase, Capital One, and Bank of America.
• VIP Preferred – it allows players to directly deposit between a Hollywood casino account and a checking account with no minimum amount set.
• PayNearMe – as a convenient method of deposit via various retailers using only a barcode to transfer funds, this is a recommended option. While it is only available for deposits it also has no fees, and money will be in the player’s account within 30 minutes. The daily maximum allowed via this deposit method is $500.
• Hollywood Play+ – the only prepaid card currently accepted which players can apply for online. Applicants will wait around 2 weeks for the card to arrive via post.

Withdrawals

Hollywood casino online regards player safety and banking security highly. Therefore, withdrawals are subject to pending periods and processing. Two withdrawals are allowed daily per player. They are reviewed during a 24-hour processing period.

Withdrawal methods

• Check – checks take longer to process than other methods. The processing period is up to 72 hours. Every physical check is made out to the players and only mailed via US postal services to the player’s residential address associated with the account. This method could take up to 2 weeks with a minimum withdrawal amount of $20.
• Hollywood Casino Play+ – immediate transfer after a request to withdraw, with no minimum withdrawal limit.
• VIP Preferred – processing takes up to 72 hours, with a minimum withdrawal amount of $20.

Currencies

Hollywood casino accepts USD and Euros as its top two currencies, but it is also expected to start accepting Bitcoin in the future.

Conclusion

Our Review of Hollywood casino PA shows why the casino is growing into Pennsylvania’s favorite online gambling platform, even though it has only been online for around a year. While it does have a license for sports betting, players cannot yet bet on sports online. With the recently launched casino and the excellent current Hollywood Casino offers, Pennsylvania players can look forward to more gaming options in the near future. With both a no deposit and first deposit 100% matching bonus, Hollywood Casino in PA is worth checking out online.