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Pennsylvania players remain unable to enter FastDraft’s paid fantasy contests even though the company continues to hold a license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
FastDraft remains on the regulator’s list of approved operators, but its terms currently identify Pennsylvania as one of 18 excluded states where users are prohibited from entering cash-prize contests.
FastDraft previously accepted entry fees from Pennsylvania players during the 2025-26 fiscal year but later stopped reporting activity in the state. Questions about its plans have resurfaced following its recent license approval in Michigan, which is also listed as an excluded market.
FastDraft has reported no Pennsylvania activity since February
FastDraft announced in June 2025 that its cash-prize contests were live in Pennsylvania, adding another option to the state’s regulated fantasy sports market.
PGCB records show FastDraft collected $21,245 in entry fees from Pennsylvania participants and generated $1,434 in adjusted revenue during the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking its first appearance in the state’s annual fantasy contest results.
Its contribution remained small within the broader market, as FastDraft’s adjusted revenue accounted for less than 0.01% of Pennsylvania’s $18.03 million statewide total. DraftKings and FanDuel remained the two largest operators, while overall fantasy contest revenue declined 5.8% from the previous fiscal year.
FastDraft reported revenue each month from September through February before its activity stopped, with no entry fees or adjusted revenue recorded between March and the end of the fiscal year in June.
That inactivity has not changed FastDraft’s regulatory standing, as the company still appears on the PGCB’s approved-operator list. Its terms of service, however, prevent anyone physically located in Pennsylvania from entering cash-prize contests.
FastDraft did not respond to questions from PlayPennsylvania about why it stopped offering paid contests, whether it intends to return to the state, or when it expects to launch in Michigan.
Michigan approval raises questions about launch plans
FastDraft’s status in Pennsylvania has drawn renewed attention since the Michigan Gaming Control Board approved its fantasy contest operator license application on Aug. 4, giving the company regulatory approval to enter another market.
Michigan nevertheless remains alongside Pennsylvania on FastDraft’s list of excluded states, meaning the approval has not yet resulted in paid contests becoming available there.
Receiving a license authorizes an operator to offer fantasy contests but does not require it to launch immediately. FastDraft’s continued presence on Pennsylvania’s approved-operator list similarly means it remains authorized to return despite not currently offering cash-prize contests in the state.
FastDraft uses shortened fantasy football drafts
FastDraft focuses primarily on NFL contests that combine shortened drafts with best-ball scoring, which automatically places each roster’s highest-scoring eligible players into the lineup instead of requiring participants to make weekly changes.
The platform offers both season-long and single-week contests, including formats without traditional salary caps or fixed position requirements. Its Turbo Mode feature also allows users to generate multiple teams from their submitted player rankings, reducing the time needed to complete several drafts.
Pennsylvania generally allows adults 18 and older to enter fantasy contests through licensed operators. The state applies a 15% tax to adjusted fantasy contest revenue, with the proceeds directed to the commonwealth’s General Fund.
Although FastDraft remains licensed under that system, its cash-prize contests are unavailable to users located in Pennsylvania, with no timeline announced for their return.
