Global gambling giant bet365 announced on Monday the launch of its sportsbook and online casino platforms in Pennsylvania.
After being given the green light from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the bet365 Sportsbook is now available in 11 states, while bet365 Casino is available in two iGaming states – Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
bet365 launched in Pennsylvania through a partnership with Presque Isle Downs and Casino, owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated. bet365 first announced its market access deal with Presque Isle Downs Casino around 18 months prior.
“We are looking forward to our partnership with the world’s largest online gambling company," Gary Hendricks, VP and GM of Presque Isle Downs & Casino, said in a press release. "bet365 will bring a unique betting experience for online gamblers throughout all of Pennsylvania.”
“We enthusiastically welcome new and eligible bettors from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the entire Keystone State as they join the bet365 experience, which features market leading offerings like amazing Bet Boosts, the fastest In-Game product, and unique Same Game Parlays,” said a bet365 spokesperson in the press release.
bet365 in the U.S.
bet365 first launched in the United States in 2018 when it debuted in New Jersey in partnership with Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Since then, the company has expanded its footprint into Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana, Arizona, and North Carolina.
To launch in each of the states, bet365 first had to receive approval from their relevant gambling authorities. Before launching in Pennsylvania, bet365 underwent a soft launch for testing by the PGCB, during which staff carried out tests to ensure the platform complied with the state’s gambling regulations.
About bet365
Founded in 1974 as “Provincial Races,” Peter Coates later passed the business down to his daughter Denise Coates, who then founded bet365 in a portable building in Stoke-on-Trent in 2000. Today, the company serves over 100 million customers in more than 150 countries worldwide, offering sports betting, online casinos, online poker, and online bingo.
Sportsbook promos and casino bonuses are available for new PA customers using bet365 bonus code CVSBONUS.
