On Oct. 30, 2017, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a gambling expansion package that legalized and regulated online casino games, plus daily fantasy sports and sports betting.

The first online casinos in Pennsylvania launched on July 15, 2019, and many more are expected in the coming years. Multiple online sportsbooks and sports betting apps are also already live with more to come.

Pennsylvania is on the brink of launching regulated online casino and poker games offered by the state’s licensed casinos. Enter your email below to get the latest updates, and to be among the first to know when there’s a firm launch date for regulated online gambling in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is the most populous US state with legal, regulated online gambling in 2020. The omnibus expansion package Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law in 2017 authorized interactive gaming across multiple verticals — including lottery, casino, fantasy sports, sports betting, and poker. ELK SMART Prescribed Fire Map 2019 Annual Report #WildSciPAElkCorralTrap #WildSciPATameGrouse #WildSciPAElkUltrasound Celebrating 125 Years CWD In Pennsylvania (15:53) DIY Brushpile (4:36) Hidden Habitats (2:43). A look at the PA online casinos that will be going live after Pennsylvania casinos submitted applications to offer poker, table games and slots.

Online poker in Pennsylvania arrived with the launch of PokerStars PA in 2019.

Pennsylvania online casinos

Casinos first became legal in Pennsylvania in 2004. Today, Pennsylvania boasts the sixth largest population in the U.S., and it generates more gaming tax revenue for the state than Nevada.

The gambling industry is heavily taxed in Pennsylvania which means a casino must consider its impact before it enters the online casino market. Even so, most, if not all of the land-based casinos are expected to join the online gaming market.

Pennsylvania online casinos were estimated to earn approximately $154 million in revenue during Year 1. The projection is consistent with the New Jersey online casino market.

Evidence suggests the revenue will come from new customers, not necessarily existing ones, as online casinos have a far greater reach.

Pennsylvania Casinos Online Poker

At least seven Pennsylvania online casinos have applied for licenses with partners to provide online poker along with their casino games. They are:

• Harrah’s (888/WSOP)
• Valley Forge (partypoker)
• SugarHouse
• Hollywood Casino
• Parx
• Wind Creek

Pennsylvania casino partnerships

In anticipation of legalized real money online casino and poker sites, retail casinos several years ago began forging partnerships with software platforms and online casinos operating in New Jersey. As mentioned seven are licensed for online poker so far; here’s a look at a few of the partnerships.

Mount Airy Casino (PokerStars)

Mount Airy Casino surprised many in Pennsylvania when it signed a deal with PokerStars in August 2018. It launched the first online poker site in Pennsylvania in the Fall of 2019.

Harrah’s

As part of Caesars Entertainment, Harrah’s operates as WSOP.com in a partnership with 888. It is the only company currently offering online gambling products in both Nevada and New Jersey.

Valley Forge (partypoker)

Once the most trafficked poker site in the world, partypoker has surged back into international prominence in recent years. Massive online tournament guarantees, drastically improved software and a burgeoning partypoker Live tour have also had a big impact. It’s expected Valley Forge and partypoker will launch their co-branded online poker site in 2020.

Mohegan Sun Pocono

The tribal operator manages the operations of Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Resorts online casino teamed up with software provider NYX to offer a suite of online casino games. Additionally, PokerStars operates under Resorts’ license in New Jersey. Of note: Scientific Games acquired NYX in January 2018.

Parx

Even though Parx had some reservations about online gaming, they signed a multi-year agreement with software provider GAN back in 2014. Parx is already building a potential customer base with a social casino using GAN’s software.

Rivers and Sugarhouse

Rivers in Pittsburgh and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia are both owned by Rush Street Gaming. PlaySugarHouse.com operates under Golden Nugget’s online casino license in New Jersey. There is some speculation that Rush Street is eyeing NYX/Scientific Games for its Pennsylvania online casino.

Pennsylvania online casino FAQ

How old do you need to be to gamble online in Pennsylvania?

Players must be 21 years of age or older to play online casino games or online poker in Pennsylvania. Fantasy sports enthusiasts must be 18 to participate in daily fantasy sports contests.

Do players need to live in Pennsylvania to play online casino games?

Players do not need to be a resident of Pennsylvania to play online casino games or online poker. However, players must physically be located in the state to participate.

Pa Online Gambling Update 2019

What is the minimum deposit at an online casino in Pennsylvania?

Minimum deposit amounts are set by each different casino and can be as little as $5. In Pennsylvania the lowest minimum deposit amount is $5 at DraftKings Casino. Unibet Casino and Hollywood Casino have minimum deposits of $10.

How does an online casino know if a player is in Pennsylvania?

Regulated online casino sites use geolocation services to determine a player’s location. A player whose location cannot be verified will not be able to access online casino games.

Latest Pennsylvania online gambling updates

• by StaffDecember 11, 2020
• by Anthony Cicali IIINovember 17, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATES

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In response to the recent COVID-19 restrictions issued by Pennsylvania Governor Wolf, Mount Airy Casino Resort will temporarily close on December 12, 2020 at 12:01am. During the closure, all offers and promotions scheduled at Mount Airy Casino resort will be cancelled. Please continue to enjoy your gaming and sports betting experience online by visiting foxbet.com/mountairy.

We are scheduled to reopen on January 4, 2021 at 8:00am. Please be sure to check your email and our social media @MountAiryCasino for updates on reopening.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Health and Sanitization Guidelines:

At this time, the Commonwealth is not requiring us to enforce the 14-day quarantine or proof of testing prior to your arrival. However, for your safety, we do have these protocols in place: mask wearing required, proper social distancing, and temperature checks for all guests. We are also following CDC guidance on COVID-19 cleaning and sanitizing. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Please visit the PA Department of Health website for COVID-19 Travel Guidelines:
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx

Smoking: Effective July 3, 2020, under guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, smoking is no longer permitted in Pennsylvania casinos. As a result, Mount Airy Casino Resort will offer an outdoor smoking area adjacent to the Self-Park entrance, where social distancing can be accommodated.

Alcoholic Beverages: In response to Pennsylvania Governor Wolf’s recent order, we have temporarily ceased the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages on the casino floor. Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased in conjunction with a full meal while seated in one of our restaurants. Guest are still welcome to enjoy their favorite non-alcoholic beverages with cocktail service on the casino floor.

Face Masks: Guests are required to wear a face mask while on property. Their mask may be lowered in order to eat or drink. Guests will be provided with a complimentary face mask if they do not have one. All Mount Airy Team Members will be required to wear a mask while on working in adherence to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or CDC mandates. All guests wishing to gamble will be requested to briefly lower their masks, if applicable, for age and identification purposes.

Temperature Checks: At the discretion of Mount Airy Casino Resort staff, our security team may conduct non-invasive temperature checks utilizing digital/thermal temperature readers at points of entry (i.e. hotel/bus lobby) on any guests displaying COVID-19 symptoms. Guests displaying a temperature of 100.4 degrees or above will receive a second temperature screening. Guests twice confirmed to have temperature of 100.4 degrees or above or refusing an initial or secondary reading, will not be allowed entry to the property and directed towards appropriate medical care.

Physical Distancing: Guests will be advised to practice physical distancing by standing an appropriate distance from other groups of people not traveling with them while standing in lines, using elevators or moving around the property. Lines and queuing areas for the casino cage and player’s club area will be labeled with social distancing decals spaced 6-feet apart. Restaurant tables, slot machine availability and other physical layouts will be arranged to ensure appropriate distancing. Team Members will be reminded not to touch their faces and to practice appropriate physical distancing whenever possible. All resort outlets will comply with the local or commonwealth or CDC mandated occupancy limits.

Hand Sanitizer/Wipes: Hand sanitizer dispensers, touchless whenever possible, and wipes will be placed at key Guest and Team Member entrances and contact areas such as reception areas, hotel/bus lobby, the casino floor, restaurant entrances, meeting and convention spaces, elevator landings, pools, spa/salon and exercise areas.

Restaurants: In response to Governor Wolf’s recent order, all indoor restaurant seating (Montagna Pizza, Guy Fieri’s Mt. Pocono Kitchen, and Bistecca by Il Mulino, Lucky 8, and The Market) has been reduced to 50% capacity. While this may mean longer wait times to be seated, rest assured our team will do its best to make your time with us extraordinAIRY. The Buffet at Mount Airy has been reimagined to become The Market at Mount Airy and now features counter/wait service including grab-and-go options.

Slot Operations: Every other slot chair will be removed to allow for physical separation between Guests (approximately 850 of 1,700 slots). Popular banks will have acrylic shields installed between each game (the remaining 150 games). Casino supervisors and managers will ensure that Guests do not congregate around slots. Guests will be encouraged to wipe down slot machines before and after each use and they will be cleaned by slot attendants every two hours.

Table Game Operations: Table Games may have every other chair at a table open. 3 spots available on a Blackjack/Carnival game, 4 spots on a Roulette/Midi-Baccarat game, 6 spots – 3 on each side – on a Dice game. There will be approximately 12 table games with shields. Poker will not open unless the prototype shield is approved by the PGCB. Casino supervisors and managers will ensure that Guests do not congregate in groups. Customers will be placed on a wait list.

Sportsbook: Seats and booths have been reconfigured to allow for appropriate physical distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available to each guest at the counter. Chairs will be sanitized after each guest departs and the Sportsbook will be cleaned in its entirety daily.

HotelCheck-In: Bell carts and luggage storage rooms will be sanitized every two hours or when applicable. Masks are available upon request.

Hotel Guest Elevators: A Mount Airy Team Member will be present to sanitize the button panels at regular intervals. Signage will be posted to explain the current procedures. The greater of four Guests or one party will be permitted per elevator.

Guest Rooms: Industry leading cleaning and sanitizing protocols are used to clean Guest rooms, with particular attention paid to high-touch items including television remote controls, toilet seats and handles, door and furniture handles, water faucet handles, nightstands, telephones, light switches, temperature control panels, alarm clocks, luggage racks and flooring.

Housekeeping: Stay over service by request only.

Hotel Laundry: All bed linen and laundry will be changed per stay and by request. Linen and Laundry will and continue to be washed at a high temperature and in accordance with CDC guidelines. Dirty linen will be sorted in the Guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility.

Retail Spaces: In coordination with our retail partners and tenants, guest occupancy limits will be enforced to allow for appropriate distancing at all owned/leased retail spaces.

Pool: Pool seating will be configured to allow for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of CDC mandated minimum separation between groups of Guests. Pool capacity will be 50% maximum occupancy. Chaise lounge chairs will be sanitized after each use and cabanas will be sanitized each night. Towel desks, entry doors and all other desks and counters will be sanitized at least once every two hours. Day Passes have been temporarily suspended.

Spa & Salon: While certain services and facilities will not be available, the Spa & Salon will function under strict CDC.PA Health guidelines. All team members and guest signage will be displayed, social distancing protocols will be respected as far as possible given the nature of the services provided and appropriate PPE will be utilized at all times. Mount Airy has submitted extensive protocols covering the full range of steps to be taken covering cleaning routines, scheduling services to provide adequate time for cleaning between guests, temperature checks, isolation protocols, and training of team members.

Fitness Center: The fitness center will be available to guests 24/7, and will be cleaned daily with periodic checks throughout the day. Guests will be encouraged to wipe down machines before and after use utilizing provided cleaning materials.

Shuttle Service: Temporarily suspended until further notice.

As part of the nationwide effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Mount Airy Casino Resort will temporarily be closed to the public until further notice, pending approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. For the latest updates, please check this site or call (877) 682-4791.

OUR HIGH CLEANING STANDARDS

Mount Airy Casino Resort has always been committed to the highest standards for cleaning, but we will also be cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining our property during closure. You can be assured that your health and safety will continue to be our highest priority.

GIVEAWAYS, OFFERS AND REWARDS

We understand that you may have questions about the regularly scheduled offers, giveaways and rewards. Please know that your Instant Rewards will not expire during this temporary closure. Your balances will be maintained and available once we re-open. In addition:

• Your offers will be valid during the indicated offer periods.
• Gift giveaways scheduled during our temporary closure will be postponed to a later date.

POSTPONED EVENTS

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone a number of our scheduled events. Please check our Entertainment Calendar for updated information on postponed events.

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WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

Thank you for your patience during this time. The health and safety of our community, guests, and employees is our top concern, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Golf Social distancing rules in place:

PRO SHOP

– Only (2) Two guests allowed in Pro Shop at one time, one person at a time to check-in.

– MUST wear masks when entering/inside the Pro Shop.

– You may call the Pro Shop 570-243-5240 to pay over the phone when you arrive or check in at the shop, one person at a time.

– Must wear a mask in Pro Shop, restrooms and picking up “To-Go” food order.

– Please practice social distancing of 6’-8’ at all times everywhere.

– We are back to shared carts, all carts are sanitized prior to round/single carts are $10 extra.

– All “2” some’s will be paired with other twosome’s.

– Check in 15 minutes prior to tee time.

TEE TIMES

– 10 minute intervals.

– No club rentals until further notice.

– No spectators allowed.

– Pro Shop Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm daily.

– Please book your tee time in advance at www.mountairycasino.com/golf/book-a-tee-time/ or call 570-243-5240 (No walk-in players allowed.)

– Check in 15 minutes before your tee time, no earlier. Please stay in your car, no congregating in parking lot or near clubhouse.

– No spectators, no exceptions. (Must have a valid driver’s license – if not you must walk and “carry bag” – juniors under 16.) Golfers will now share carts (no more single carts), single carts will only be allowed with a doctors excuse explaining reasoning or pay a extra fee of $10 for your own cart.

– After your round, please dispose of personal trash from golf cart and head to your car.

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OUTSIDE SERVICE

– All carts will be sanitized between uses.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

– To-Go service only.

– Limited menu.

– Hours for food service: 9:00am – 5:00pm.

– Limited outside seating only – Inside seating/Inside bar is closed.

RESTROOMS

– MUST wear a mask inside the pro shop and restrooms.

– Will be cleaned and sanitized every day.

– Restrooms on the course are closed/clubhouse use only.

– Locker room and showers are closed.

CLUBHOUSE

– No dining room tables.

– Access limited to restroom use only.

– The Lounge area is currently closed.

Poker Social distancing rules in place:

– We will operate at limited capacity.

– Plexiglass dividers will be in placed on each table.

– Games will be played max 7-handed.

– All guests and team members will be required to wear a mask.

– Hand sanitizer will be available at each table.

– Food will not be permitted in The Poker Room.

– Spectators will not be permitted in The Poker Room.

– Chips and cards will be sanitized regularly.

– Chairs and rails will be sanitized when a player leaves the table.

– Table changes are restricted to once every 8 hours.