Twenty teams from around the world come to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in the Little League World Series tournament. 2022 marks the the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball World Series which will reach its finale with the United States and International finals on Aug. 27 and the LLBWS final on Aug. 28.
Betting on the Little League World Series is not permitted on any legal regulated sportsbook.
No betting on LLWS
The players on the teams at the Little League World Series are between the ages of 11 and 12.
Per the Pennsylvania Gaming expansion law which passed in late 2017, in PA you can wager on:
- Professional athletic events
- Collegiate athletic events
- Professional motor race events
- International team and international individual athletic events including those events governed by the International Olympic Committee and the International Federation of Association Football.
Events you can not bet on include:
- High school athletic events governed by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association or a similar governing body.
- Amateur athletic events, other than collegiate athletic events, unless otherwise specifically approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
- Any other sports wagering activity as prohibited by the PGCB.
You can not legally bet on the Little League World Series anywhere in the United States.
From the Little League World Series to the pros
Philadelphia Phillies who played in the LLWS:
- Rick Wise
- Ed Vosberg
- Michael Saunders
- Adam Loewen
- Scott Kingery
- Charlie Hayes
Pittsburgh Pirates who played in the LLWS:
- Carl Taylor
- Max Moroff
- Lasting Milledge
- LLoyd McClendon
- Jeff Clement
- Derek Bell
- Jason Bay
Mo’ne Davis returns to LLWS
The biggest star from PA ever to grace the LLWS scene returns.
As a member of the Philadelphia-based Taney Dragons, Mo’ne Davis tossed a shutout in the Mid-Atlantic final that sent her team to the LLWS. It marked the first time a girl earned a win and threw a shutout in LLWS history. In addition, Davis was the first African-American girl to play in the LLWS. She appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, a first for a Little Leaguer.
Davis currently plays softball at Hampton University and majors in communication. She returns to Williamsport as an analyst during ESPN’s LLWS coverage in 2021.
Lead photo by Gene J. Puskar/AP
