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Racing licences in Pennsylvania
Racing in Pennsylvania: law passed, not live · 0 active licences.
- status
- Law passed, not live
- active licences
- 0
- checked
- Oct 13, 2026
From the US database · government sources
Racing in Pennsylvania: key facts
Top tax rate
2.5%
percent of the total amount wagered on an exotic wager
Licences on file
6
state registry rows
Regulator
1
Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission and State Harness Racing Commission
Taxes and fees
- 1.5%percent of the amount wagered each racing day on win, place or show wagers
- 2.5%percent of the total amount wagered on an exotic wager
Licensed operators
| Holder | Brands | Type | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Downs and Marina, LLC (d/b/a Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack) | — | Electronic wagering petition approval for 2026 | — |
| Downs Racing, LP (d/b/a Mohegan Pennsylvania (Pocono Downs) | — | Electronic wagering petition approval for 2026 | — |
| Mountain Laurel Racing, Inc. and Washington Trotting Association, LLC (d/b/a The Meadows racetrack & Casino) | — | Electronic wagering petition approval for 2026 | — |
| Bensalem Racing Association, Inc. & Keystone Turf Club, Inc. (d/b/a Parx Racetrack & Casino) | — | Electronic wagering petition approval for 2026 | — |
| Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC & Penn National Turf Club, LLC (d/b/a Hollywood Casino) | — | Electronic wagering petition approval for 2026 | — |
| PID, LLC (d/b/a Presque Isle Downs and Casino) | — | Electronic wagering petition approval for 2026 | — |
Responsible gambling
- Self-exclusioncustomers of licensed secondary pari-mutuel organizationspalegis.us ↗
Documents on file · 3 most important of 4
- State of Pennsylvania
3 Pa.C.S. § 9351
General license requirements for electronic wagering
Statute · palegis.us
- State of Pennsylvania
Official record
Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission SPMO license application
checked 2026-10-15 · PDF · pa.gov
- State of Pennsylvania
Official record
State Horse Racing Commission — November 25, 2025 meeting minutes
checked 2026-10-15 · PDF · pa.gov
Government sources (3)
- 3 Pa.C.S. § 9351 General license requirements palegis.us · checked 2026-10-15
- Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission SPMO license application pa.gov · checked 2026-10-15
- State Horse Racing Commission — November 25, 2025 meeting minutes pa.gov · checked 2026-10-15
Licensed operators
Real listings · not adsRacing is legal in Pennsylvania but not live on the registry yet — no active operator rows.
Floors
Guides
Racing in Pennsylvania — context
Education guides only. Operator hosts stay on licence cards.
- How to verify a licensed online casino in PennsylvaniaStart on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s licensed online gaming operators page. Verify interactive gaming there, and look for the Board’s logo on licensed materials.Read
- Is online casino legal in the US?Only where a state licenses it. Federal law does not legalize online casinos nationwide, and a .com domain is never a licence. Seven states run licensed iGaming; Nevada allows online poker only.Read
- How online casinos workOne bet through the stack: account, wallet, game client, RNG or live stream, settlement. Mechanics from regulator rulebooks — no sites, no rankings, no sign-up steps.Read
FAQ
Racing in Pennsylvania FAQ
How many racing licences are live in Pennsylvania?
0 active racing licences on the registry files we harvest. Status cell: Law passed, not live.
Where is the full state matrix?
See all six formats for Pennsylvania on the state page, including floors tied to landHostId when we have the casino card.
Sources
- RegistryPennsylvania racing — Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission / PGCB racingChecked 2026-10-13
- MatrixUS state × format statusChecked 2026-10-13
- MethodMethodology
Registry rows only. Ranks are not sold.