Short answer

• Yes — real‑money online casinos are legal in Pennsylvania and must be licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). You must be 21+ and physically located inside Pennsylvania to play. (gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov)

Which operators are available (high‑level)

• Pennsylvania hosts many licensed real‑money casino apps (brands include BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers/Parx, Caesars (Horseshoe/Harrah’s brands), Borgata, bet365, Golden Nugget, PokerStars, Fanatics, Bally’s, Hollywood, Horseshoe, Mohegan Sun, Tropicana and others). Several industry trackers list about 20–22 licensed PA online casinos as of late Sep 2025. (playusa.com)

How it works (quick)

• License & regulation: Online casino operators must be approved by the PGCB and operate under a Pennsylvania land‑based partner license. (gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov)
• Age & location: You must be at least 21 and physically located within PA (geolocation software verifies your location). (playusa.com)
• Games: Licensed PA sites offer slots, table games, live dealer, video poker and often online poker. (playusa.com)
• Deposits/withdrawals: Major options (bank transfer/ACH, debit/credit, online wallets, PayPal/Apple Pay/Trustly in some apps, Play+ card, cash at cage) are commonly supported; availability varies by operator. (unitedgamblers.com)
• Taxes: Winnings are taxable under federal and state law; operators report large winnings and may issue tax forms per IRS rules. (Check a tax professional for specifics.)

How to start (steps)

1. Choose a PGCB‑licensed app/website (see PGCB listings or reputable PA casino guides). (gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov)
2. Download the app or open the site and complete age/ID verification (driver’s license, SSN last 4, etc.). (playusa.com)
3. Allow geolocation on your device so the operator can confirm you are inside Pennsylvania. (playusa.com)
4. Make a deposit via the supported method and start playing.

Responsible gambling & self‑exclusion

• Pennsylvania offers responsible‑gaming tools and a voluntary exclusion program; however, recent reporting indicates enforcement and compliance have had problems and self‑excluded people have still gambled on some platforms, so be careful and use exclusion tools and operator limits when needed. (axios.com)

Where to verify current list and details

• For the authoritative, up‑to‑date operator list and regulatory information, consult the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). For regularly updated operator lists, industry sites like PlayUSA, Pennstakes and Covers track launches and license approvals (they’re useful but secondary to PGCB). (gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov)

If you want

• I can fetch and list the current PGCB‑licensed PA online casinos (names and launch dates) and compare a few apps’ welcome bonuses, payment methods, and whether they accept PayPal — tell me which details you want and I’ll pull the latest.