Bet365 Cleared for Full Launch in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has granted bet365 final approval to launch its online gaming and sports betting platform in the state.
With a population of almost 13 million, Pennsylvania becomes bet365's largest market in the US. (Source: Maik Poblocki, Pexels)
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The British operator received the go-ahead after a successful three-day soft launch and testing period in the state. Bet365 started the soft launch on Tuesday, July 16, from noon to 8 pm. The operator extended its hours on Wednesday, July 17, offering its services from noon to 10 pm. The soft-launch phase was completed on July 18, with services available from noon to midnight.
Now that Bet365 has received the green light from the PGCB, it is cleared to offer its full gambling and sports betting services to players in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania will become the 11th US state in which Bet365 will go live, following its previous launches in other jurisdictions like Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Bet365 began its foray into Pennsylvania online casino and sports betting markets a year ago, when it partnered with Presque Isle Downs & Casino. This partnership turned out pivotal to the operator's current PA success.
While the PGCB has confirmed bet365’s full approval, the operator has yet to comment on its latest achievement in the state.
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PA Becomes Bet365’s Largest US Market
Bet365 is the 12th sportsbook to launch in Pennsylvania. With a population of almost 13 million, the Keystone State becomes the operator's largest market in the US. Additionally, Pennsylvania joins New Jersey as the only two states where Bet365 is licensed to offer both sports betting and regulated online casino gaming.
Pennsylvania has a lucrative sports betting market, consistently ranking among the top five states in the US for sports betting handle in 2024. In June, the state sportsbooks reported $464.5 million in combined handle and generated a revenue of $29.9 million.
Total iGaming and sports betting revenue in the state reached $471.9 million, an increase of 7.15% compared to the same month last year.
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