Sports betting license applications followed in subsequent months. In July 2018, it was announced that nearly all of the state’s casinos had applied for licenses to offer slots, table games and online poker at a cost of $10 million each. Some of the state’s casinos got ahead of the game, striking partnerships with software makers even before online gambling legislation was passed. This allows PA brick-and-mortar casinos, many of which don’t have much experience in the online realm, to launch full-featured gaming sites quickly and efficiently, leveraging tried-and-tested software created by established and reputable companies.
When Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to legalize online gambling, they included the option for the state’s land-based casinos to partner with third-party iGaming software providers for help in building and operating their own branded gambling sites.
