Which Sports Betting Options Remain In PA? Hint: It’s More Than Just Table Tennis

The NHL, NBA and MLB seasons are in limbo as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But it doesn’t mean Pennsylvania sportsbooks‘ cupboards are bare.

There are still live sports to bet on and plenty of diverse futures markets. Here, we give you the full rundown on betting options that still remain in PA.

Table Tennis dominates new betting landscape

Currently, during this unprecedented time for the country and for sports, table tennis is the main draw.

Since March 22, table tennis has been the top sport bet each day at PlaySugarHouse and BetRivers Sports Book. Reps from PlaySugarHouse acknowledge that bettors have been denied March Madness action and the start of the MLB season.

The operators tout the rapid pace and live-streamed events of table tennis for capturing bettors’ interest. Table tennis matches are best-of-five and each requires 11 points to win and a player must win by at least two points.

Mattias Stetz, C.O.O of Rush Street Interactive, which operates PlaySugarHouse.com and BetRivers.com said:

“Ping Pong has the same characteristics as popular betting sports like tennis or baseball, but the game is faster. It is a perfect game for live betting in that it starts and stops all the time, with very fast changes in momentum.”

DraftKings Sportsbook director of operations Johnny Avello told The Lines:

“If you had asked me that question two weeks ago – ‘What are people betting on?’ – and the answer was table tennis, I would have asked you what planet you are living on. I am absolutely shocked by the amount of money being wagered on this sport.”

Live betting options still in play

There are a number of sports, including table tennis available for live betting and an immediate payout despite many coronavirus cancellations.

Single game/match odds are available at PA online betting apps for the following:

• Table tennis: Moscow Liga
• Table tennis: Setka Cup
• Darts: Modus Icons
• Belarussian soccer
• Nicaraguan soccer
• U20 Liga Pimera Juvenil soccer
• Chinese Taipei basketball
• Liga Pro short hockey
• Korean baseball league (May 5)
• MMA: UFC 249 (May 9)
• Horse racing (PABets from TVG and FanDuel Racebook only. Races are currently limited.)

When traditional sports leagues will return is anyone’s guess. But for now, here’s what you can wager on (and where), looking ahead to future sporting events.

Current Legal Futures Betting in Pennsylvania