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Are Credit Cards Still Accepted At Pennsylvania Online Casinos?
By Drew Ellis
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One of the confusing parts about using a PA online casino platform is knowing what funding options are available.
Each operator conducts business differently, so no platform is the same.
However, one of the funding options that generates a lot of discussion is credit cards.
There was a time that Pennsylvania legislators looked to ban credit cards from being used in online gambling. However, that legislation didn’t pass.
Still, not all operators allow credit card purchases, so it’s good to know what your options are.
Credit Cards Not Banned in Pennsylvania Despite Efforts
Back in 2024, Pennsylvania lawmakers attempted to establish a ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling.
Senate Bill 1159 called for online gambling operators to not accept credit cards as a form of payment. That covered online casinos, sports betting, daily fantasy, and online lottery.
The bill had bipartisan sponsorship and support but was unable to gain real traction. It didn’t have the momentum to move further through the State Senate, as opposition from key industry leaders helped keep the bill from making much progress.
Banks Take Action Against Credit Card Use
Though there is no official law in Pennsylvania to ban credit card use for online gambling, some of the banks have stepped in to take action.
Notable banks that issue credit cards like Citi and Bank of America have elected to block any transactions related to online gambling.
Others have viewed the transactions like a cash advance, opening the door for them add additional fees to the user, or increase their interest rates.
DraftKings, Golden Nugget Stop Credit Card Funding
Some operators have gotten ahead of the debate and elected to end the use of credit cards on their own.
The most notable operator is DraftKings Casino, which announced in August it would no longer accept credit cards as a funding option for online accounts. That applies across the board to all the different services DraftKings offers.
With DraftKings also owning Golden Nugget Casino, that platform has also stopped accepting credit card use.
Fanatics Casino is another operator that doesn’t accept credit card use.
As more states look to explore legislation against credit cards for gambling, it could influence more operators to get ahead of the legal activity. Don’t be surprised if more PA online casino operators elect to ban their use in 2026.
Drew Ellis has experience covering the gambling industries in North America and around the world. Decades of media experience provide him with the background to handle the complexities of different gambling laws and policies around the United States and North America. Ellis has primarily focused on online and retail casino news since 2021. Prior to working in the gambling industry, Ellis spent over 20 years in the newspaper industry, covering sports and the gambling. His work for The Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun and The Oakland Press was recognized with awards by the Associated Press and other media organizations. Drew has also contributed to the Detroit Free Press and the Associated Press.