The latest PA online sportsbooklaunch is causing quite a stir, and not just for its delays yesterday.

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FanDuel Sportsbook launch came a couple of hours later than expected, and with it came an online betting product with several features that are not new to just Pennsylvania, but to the entire US sports betting scene.

New FanDuel PA online sportsbook users are rewarded handsomely with up to $500 value available to bettors who want to maximize their return. The FanDuel PA online sportsbook comes via the way of a $500 Risk-Free Bet. Good news — there is no FanDuel PA Sportsbook bonus code required to take advantage of this offer. Jan 28, 2021 FanDuel Sportsbook has finally come to Pennsylvania. The new sportsbook is live and loud for all those in the state who wish to play. First and foremost, FanDuel is rolling out the red carpet for all new account members. When you sign up for a new account at Fanduel, you automatically qualify for a risk-free bet up to $1,000.

Since testing came with so many delays and hiccups and the social media rumor mill was swirling, we’re here to clearly answer some of the big questions about FanDuel’s PA online betting options.

1. Can I really bet on an iPhone app?

Yes, yes you can.

If you are already using the FanDuel app on your phone in New Jersey, you do not even have to download it again.

If you have not added the FanDuel Sportsbook app to your device, just search for it in the app store. Take care to download the FanDuel Sportsbook app and not the FanDuel daily fantasy sports app.

Be aware PA users have run into a couple of problems on the iPhone front. One is that geolocation hasn’t been working at 100%. If the app can’t accurately geolocate you in the state, you cannot bet. If that does happen, we advise contacting support. The final answer may be that you have to wait it out a day or two as testing finishes up.

Another issue some users are encountering comes when they log in on an existing FanDuel account. Those folks are getting held up while FanDuel vets and verifies their existing account. You’re in that category if the site displays this notification (at left) to you.

If you are an Android user, the same general gist applies. There is a single app for Android that works in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. However, because the Google Play Store does not allow gambling apps, you need to download it directly from the FanDuel website, pa.sportsbook.fanduel.com.

2. Can I use my New Jersey account to plan in Pennsylvania?

Yes, yes you can.

This was the real surprise to come out of the launch. FanDuel users only need one account to play in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. You don’t need segregated funds for each state either. If you have money sitting in your account from your New Jersey betting, no need to deposit again.

As mentioned, your existing account can slow up the approval process, but in the end, this promises a massive benefit to players.

Once fully live and functional, bettors can travel back and forth between NJ and PA and the app will geolocate where you are and determine what jurisdiction you are betting in. For all those Philadelphia commuters, not having to commit to one state or another is a nice perk.

3. I got the $500 risk-free bet in NJ. Can I get it again?

If you are new to FanDuel, there is a great sign-up promo to take advantage of. Bettors can get up to a $500 risk-free bet on their first wager. Simply deposit into your account, place a single wager up to $500, and see if you win.

If your bet wins, congrats! If your bet loses, there is great news. That money will be returned to your account in the form of bonus money. There are some terms and conditions to be aware of, including:

• Must place your risk-free bet within seven days of depositing
• Bonus money bets on the favorites cannot exceed -200
• You must play through your bonus money once before you can withdraw it

The bad news is, if you already redeemed this bonus in New Jersey, your account is not eligible to receive it again.

4. How can FanDuel tell if I am in PA or NJ?

A big component of regulated PA online gambling is geolocation. FanDuel works with geolocation technology GeoComply. On desktop, you might have noticed you need to enable a browser extension from GeoComply to verify your location before betting.

The same technology is at work in your phone. This means you need to have your location enabled so the app can triangulate your location using cell phone towers and your GPS location. GeoComply can use that information to pinpoint exactly where you are when you try to bet.

So far, there have been some errors in geolocation, including false negatives within Pennsylvania. When it comes to geolocation, sites would rather have a false negative that accidentally keeps a bettor who can bet out than a false positive that allows someone to bet who shouldn’t. With that in mind, if you do have trouble geolocating and you are in the state, your best course of action is to contact support.

5. Are the lines the same in NJ and PA?

As we saw when FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino launched, the lines offered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are largely the same.

There are a few differences in what you can bet, but that is because of state regulations, not the whim of the sportsbook. For example, in Pennsylvania, you cannot bet on things like the NFL Draft or the Oscars. All PA bets need to be based on a sporting event, so while these are OK in NJ, they are off limits across state lines.

Conversely, in New Jersey, you cannot bet on college teams from New Jersey or playing in New Jersey. However, if you are in Pennsylvania and want to get some money down on Rutgers, you can do just that no problem.

The wheels of government, both in passing laws and creating the necessary governing bodies and regulatory boards to carry out those laws, typically move at a glacier’s pace.

The lone exception, however, is when there is a several billion dollar pie at stake and everyone is clamoring for a slice.

It was at the end of 2017 that Pennsylvania passed its gaming law, allowing the state’s casinos to offer sports betting. This was done in anticipation of the US Supreme Court overturning a law that made it illegal for states to regulate sports betting.

The SCOTUS decision was handed down in May 2018, paving the way. Six months later, a Pennsylvania sportsbook took its first live sports bet. There are now a dozen retail sports betting

Rivers Sportsbook

Current opening hours are:

• Mondays through Thursdays: 10 a.m. to midnight
• Fridays: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Sundays: 9 a.m. to midnight

Located in the heart of Pittsburgh just a short walk from Heinz Field and PNC Park is the Rivers Sportsbook in the Rivers Casino. It boasts betting windows staffed 104 hours a week, self-service kiosks open all day long, and a beautiful location right on the Ohio River.

Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 18
Audio/video: 10 HD TVs
Food/beverage: Bar and food menu available.
Software partner: Kambi
Online options: BetRivers

SugarHouse Sportsbook

(Opening hours are identical to Rivers Sportsbook’s.)

Philadelphia’s first casino, and now first sportsbook, is located on the Delaware River. The SugarHouse Sportsbook, situated directly across from the poker room in the SugarHouse Casino, is open every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The casino itself is open 24 hours a day.

SugarHouse offers:

• Point spread
• Moneyline
• Alternative line
• Three-way moneyline
• Over/under
• Futures

All major team sports are available, as is boxing, MMA, golf, tennis and motor racing.

Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 12
Audio/video: 12 HD TV monitors. A 14-by-7-foot video wall with odds display.
Food/beverage: Full-service bar and food menu available.
Software partner: Kambi
Online options: PlaySugarHouse.com PA

The Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Opening hours:

• Mondays through Fridays: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.

The Hollywood Casino at Penn National became the first Pennsylvania casino to offer its customers an operating sportsbook when it launched in November 2018.

The sportsbook features individual viewing stations, a 50-foot wall of televisions, and sports wagers that range from football, baseball, and basketball to rugby, cricket, and cycling.

Simulcast racing takes place seven days a week, and its 12-month live racing schedule features a total of 172 days in 2019.

Powered by William Hill, the largest sportsbook provider in the United States, the app is expected to be ready and online sometime in 2019.

Live betting windows: 6
Self-service sports betting kiosks: Yes
Audio/video: Viewing stations. Odds-display monitors. 50-feet of wall space dedicated to TVs. More than 50 televisions. One 110-inch video screen.
Food/beverage: Food/Beverage available at nearby Skybox Sports Bar
Software partner: Kambi
Online options: PA sports betting app launching in 2020

The Sportsbook at Parx Casino

Having just opened in January 2019, the new Sportsbook at Parx Casino gives the Philadelphia area yet another location to place sports bets.

Parx offers the following bet types:

• Point spread
• Moneyline
• Over/under
• Props
• Teaser wagering
• Futures

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Bettors can place bets on:

• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Golf
• Tennis
• Boxing
• MMA
• Motorsports

The sportsbook is open until midnight on Sundays and Mondays and until 1 a.m. the rest of the week. They offer simulcast horse racing seven days a week and live thoroughbred racing every Saturday through Tuesday.

Live betting windows: 7
Self-service sports betting kiosks: 45 (Available 24 hours)
Audio/video: 20 HD TVs. Two 16-by-9-foot video screens that split into four. Up to 28 games viewable at once.
Food/beverage: Full-service bar
Software partner: Kambi/GAN
Online options. Parx Sportsbook

South Philadelphia Race and Sportsbook

Located next to Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field, right in the heart of the Philadelphia sports scene, is a second PA sportsbook operated by Parx.

The Turf Club has been simulcasting horse racing and providing off-track betting to the area since 1994, and while it will continue to do that, it now offers a full slate of sports on which to wager.

The Sportsbook at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino

Owned by Caesars, which operates nearly 20 sportsbooks across the country, the new sportsbook at Harrah’s is located in a 4,300-square-foot, renovated racebook.

The sportsbook houses 40 flat-screen televisions, six live-teller windows, two horse racing terminals and a series of self-service kiosks, and its all just steps from the main casino.

Harrah’s also offers simulcast horse racing seven days a week and live harness racing from April through December in addition to all the standard sportsbook fare.

Harrah’s currently runs a fully functional casino and sportsbook app in New Jersey. We expect the same kind of integration when its app goes live in Pennsylvania.

FanDuel Sportsbook at the Valley Forge Casino

FanDuel, which operates the successful sportsbook at The Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment venue in New Jersey, has partnered with the Valley Forge Casino to operate the new sportsbook there.

The book offers all the standard fare and events you would find at FanDuel’s New Jersey retail and online sportsbooks. There are even less-followed sports like darts and Aussie rules football are on offer.

With loads of experience operating mobile connectivity, both with its daily fantasy sports app and the FanDuel app, the app is the most popular option for online betting in the state.

The Sportsbook at Presque Isle Downs and Casino

If you’re a Pennsylvanian in the northwest corner of the state, don’t worry. Not all of the action is going to take place in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh or the middle of the state.

Presque Isle Downs, as part of its acquisition by Churchill Downs Inc., now offers both a BetAmerica retail sportsbooks and an online BetAmerica Sportsbook site.

Https://pa.sportsbook.fanduel.com

Mount Airy Casino’s FOX Bet Sportsbook

Draftkings Sportsbook

Mount Airy Casino began offering retail sports betting and the FOX Bet online sportsbook during the 2019 football season.

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Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Unibet Sportsbook

Mohegan Sun was one of the late adapters for sports betting, but the casino managed to beat some bigger players to market after partnering with Kindred, a sports betting operator in Europe.

The casino operates a Unibet retail sportsbook at Mohegan Sun Pocono and plans to offer one at the Lehigh Downs off-track betting parlor. It also offers Unibet Online Sportsbook.