Is online poker legal in Pennsylvania? Licensed and open
Yes. Pennsylvania licenses online poker, and licensed rooms are open to anyone 21 or older who is physically in the state.
What Pennsylvania law says
Pennsylvania has licensed online poker since a 2017 law, and the first site opened in 2019. It has since joined the multi-state agreement, so its sites can share players with other states. You must be 21 and physically in Pennsylvania.
Online casino, poker and sports betting are all licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
What is likely to change
A working market that got bigger when the player pools were linked.
Licensed poker rooms in Pennsylvania
These rooms hold a Pennsylvania licence. We have no commercial relationship with them and do not link to them.
- FanDuel Poker (formerly PokerStars PA)
- WSOP Online
- BetMGM Poker
- BetRivers Poker
Real money online poker in Pennsylvania: the offshore sites
Pennsylvania has licensed, regulated poker rooms, so we do not list offshore sites for it. Play on the licensed ones: your money is protected by a state regulator.
Sweepstakes poker in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has not banned sweepstakes poker sites as of November 14, 2026, though eleven states have since 2025 and more bills are filed each year. See where sweepstakes poker stands.
Live poker in Pennsylvania
Parx Casino and Live! Casino Philadelphia are among the rooms that spread poker.
Common questions
Is online poker legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania licenses online poker, and licensed rooms are open to anyone 21 or older who is physically in the state.
Can I get in trouble for playing online poker in Pennsylvania?
We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. Gambling laws in most states are aimed at people who run games, not people who play them, but the wording differs state to state. If it matters to you, ask a Pennsylvania lawyer.
Which poker sites accept Pennsylvania players?
Pennsylvania has state-licensed poker rooms; use those.
Do I have to be in the state to play?
On a state-licensed site, yes: your phone or computer is location-checked. Offshore sites decide by the address you register with.