Sports gambling in Pennsylvania continues to expand, despite the state once being considered no-man’s land because of extremely high license fees. Boyd Gaming Corp.-owned Valley Forge Casino Resort is expected to launch an in-person sportsbook this week, becoming the fourth casino in Pennsylvania to offer sports wagers.
The sportsbook comes about following a successful partnership agreement between Valley Forge and FanDuel. The casino secured its license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for in-person sports gambling late last year and is now ready to get things rolling.
SugarHouse was the first casino in the state to offer sports gambling when it went live last December. In January, Parx Casino jumped in on the action and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack didn’t waste any time, also launching its sportsbook that same month.
The new Valley Forge sportsbook is expected to officially launch today. The inauguration will see participation by several well-known figures, including former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek. The retired NFL star and Super Bowl LII champion will make the ceremonial first wager.