When Pennsylvania passed a massive gaming expansion way back in October 2017, legislators were keeping a close eye on a federal court case that eventually led to the overturning of PASPA in May 2018, that essentially opened the flood gates to legal sports betting in US outside of Nevada.
Pennsylvania initially offered the online casino, poker, slots and sports betting licenses to the states 12 casinos, but when the dust settled, there were several licenses still available. MGM was more than happy to step in and apply for all three licenses and was later approved by the PGCB. BetMGM has been live in neighboring New Jersey since August 2018 and is looking to make a big splash in the PA online sport betting market.
BetMGM PA Online Sportsbook Overview
| Online Launch | Expected Fall 2019 |
| PA Casino Partner | None |
| License | Approved |
| Retail Sportsbook | None |
BetMGM PA Online Sportsbook Promo Code
| Promo Code | Use Code: GRINDERS |
| Offer | $500 Risk Free Bet (Expected) |
Taking a look at BetMGM NJ, we can get an idea of what BetMGM PA will offer. BetMGM NJ is offering a one time Risk Free Bet of up to $500 for new customers. To take advantage of this offer, simply:
- Create a new account.
- Sign in and make your first deposit.
- Place your first bet up to $500, and if this bet loses, BetMGM will credit your account with free bets equal to the amount of you first wager within 24 hours of the bet being settled.
- Free bets will be awarded in 10 equal free bets. If you bet the full $500, you will receive 10 $50 free bets. If you bet $250, the free bets will be awarded in 10 $25 bets.
- You must place the qualifying wager within 7 days of creating your account.
What Advantages Will BetMGM have in the Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Market?
- Brand Recognition – MGM is a name people know and trust, who owns and operates casinos in seven states, including The Borgata in New Jersey and 10 in Las Vegas including Aria Hotel Casino and MGM Grand.
- Online Experience – BetMGM has been live in New Jersey since 2018 and Nevada since 2017. BetMGM can parlay this experience into a quick and easy launch in PA.
- Great Promotions – Starting off new customers with a $500 Free Bet is a very generous offer is a great way to get customers to check out their site.
Available Platforms
BetMGM online sportsbook will be available on MAC, PC, Android app and iOS (Apple) app.
Banking Options
Deposits
- ACH/Echeck
- Visa/Mastercard
- PayWithCash
- Online Banking Transfer
- Skrill
- BetMGM Play+ Card
- PayPal
Withdrawal Methods
- ACH/Echeck
- PayPal
- Skrill
- BetMGM Play+ Card
- Check by Mail
Bets Offered at BetMGM PA Online Sportsbook
Based on what we have seen from BetMGM NJ, we can expect to see all the major sports markets and bet types covered at BetMGM PA. This includes moneyline, point spreads, totals, futures and parlays up to 10 legs. BetMGM has a minimum bet amount of $1 and odds can be displayed in the American odds format (+100, -215).
Ingame betting is available, but extremely limited compared to other sites. Ingame betting is available for select games, but betting options are typically limited to updating spreads and moneyline bets.
Where BetMGM really shines is their huge selection of prop bets. No other online sportsbooks can even come close. Offering pre game prop bets on basically every player over/under, points, rebounds, total yards and so on, BetMGM has you covered no matter what you are looking for.
Sports Offered
- Football
- Basketball
- NCAA sports
- Hockey
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Golf
- Tennis
- Boxing
- MMA
- Auto
- Aussie Rules
- Cricket
- Rugby
BetMGM Online Sportsbook Company Information
MGM Resorts International started operations in 1987 as MGM Grand Inc and opened the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in December 1993 for a total cost of $1 Billion. Since then, MGM has expanded to seven other states, own and operate ten casinos in Las Vegas and several in China as well.
MGM attempted to acquire Sands Casino Bethlehem in 2017 to get in on the future online gaming market in Pennsylvania. Eventually the they lost the bidding contest to Wind Creek Hospitality who finalized their deal in early 2019 to take over operations.
Although MGM does not have a physical presence in Pennsylvania, MGM owns and operates the Borgata Hotel Casino in neighboring New Jersey, MGM National Harbor in Maryland and Yonkers Raceway and Empire Casino in New York, all just a short drive from PA borders.
BetMGM PA Online Sportsbook FAQs
When will BetMGM PA online sportsbook be available?
There has been no official announcements, but we do expect them to go live in the Fall of 2019.
Who can place a bet on BetMGM PA online sportsbook?
Anyone who is physically located in Pennsylvania and is 21 years of age or older.