Pennsylvania regulators presumably expected more interest in the idea. When the PGCB recently reopened QGE applications, Bally’s was the only company to submit one. The ability for out-of-state retail operators to apply for direct licensing was likely added to the Pennsylvania iGaming bill with Atlantic City casinos in mind.Įven so, there are currently no active QGEs in the state. QGE status is a unique feature of the Pennsylvania market. Whether Bally’s will be able to bring BallyBet to the state at some later date is an even murkier question. When it does, it will be a standalone casino product with no sports betting.

However, when Pennsylvanians can expect Bally Casino Pennsylvania to launch remains unclear. Its sportsbook, BallyBet, is active in 6 US states plus Ontario. The PA launch means Bally’s online casino will be live in three North American jurisdictions:

While there’s no launch date yet, it is surely imminent, as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved Bally’s Corporation’s licensing application as a “qualified gaming entity” (QGE).Īs a QGE, Bally’s can offer Bally Casino’s online slots and table games in Pennsylvania without partnering with one of the state’s brick-and-mortar casino operators.

Bally Casino will be going live soon in Pennsylvania, becoming the 19th online casino in the state.

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