By betadmin Yes, sports betting is legal in Pennsylvania. The state legalized sports betting in October 2017 when it passed a comprehensive gambling expansion package that included provisions for sports betting. This was in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, which struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018, thus making it possible for states to offer legal sports betting.
Sports betting in Pennsylvania can be conducted both at retail sportsbooks located within casinos and racinos across the state, as well as through online and mobile platforms that are operated by those licensed casinos. To place a bet online, you typically need to be physically located within Pennsylvania state lines and be of legal gambling age, which is 21 years old.
When engaging in sports betting, it’s important to do so responsibly and to be aware of the risks involved. Always use licensed and regulated platforms to ensure the integrity of the betting process.