Pennsylvania
Tax, regulator and operator detail for this market.
Last reviewed October 2026- Status
- Live online betting
- Online betting
- Available
- Market opened
- May 2019
- Regulator
- PGCB
- Legal age
- 21
- Operator tax
- 36%
- Operators live
- 11
The market
Pennsylvania carries a high 36% tax on sports betting revenue, among the steepest of the big markets alongside New York and Illinois. Despite that, a large population and a healthy operator count keep the market competitive. Offers tend to be steady rather than spectacular.
What this means for matched betting
A 36% tax pulls against a healthy eleven-operator field, and the result is offers that are dependable rather than large. Pennsylvania suits a steady approach: work the recurring reloads instead of waiting for headline promotions. The operator count is comfortably wide enough to cover bets.
Figures are indicative and can change as markets evolve. Always confirm current rules, tax and the legal age with the PGCB before you bet.