Fight for the Future
of Fantasy Sports in Pennsylvania
Fantasy sports are incredibly popular across the country, and for good reason: they’re simpler, safer, and more social than anything in sports entertainment today. Unlike sports betting – where users bet against a “house” that always wins – fantasy sports allow players to compete against each other.
PA: A One-Time National Leader, Now Falling Behind
For almost a decade, PA has been a national leader in Daily Fantasy Sports innovation, passing an early set of laws legalizing the industry in 2017. But a lot has changed since then, and PA has failed to keep up with the times. Since 2017, fantasy sports has re-emerged as a fan favorite for sports entertainment. Many platforms now offer player-to-player contests to millions of Americans across the country, from New York to Massachusetts, and Virginia to Vermont.
BUT ONE PLACE SPORTS FANS CAN’T FIND THEM?
PENNSYLVANIA.
THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE.
“the state’s gaming board is failing to authorize new fantasy contests that should be permitted.”
Under Act 42 of 2017, the State Gaming Control Board is able to license, regulate, and tax daily fantasy companies to ensure sports fans have access to the games they love.
So Why is PGCB
Dragging Their Feet?
It’s Time for Action.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) can take action right now to admit leading daily fantasy operators into the state. Daily fantasy sports fans need to make their voices heard and encourage the PGCB to do the right thing.