Who owns Fanatics Casino?
Fanatics Casino is owned by Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the betting arm of the sports merchandise company Fanatics. Its parent, Fanatics Holdings, Inc., is private. In Pennsylvania the casino runs under PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics, which holds an interactive gaming operator licence under the Hollywood Penn National certificate.
| Ultimate owner | Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) (private (founder-led; outside investors hold minority stakes)) |
|---|---|
| Owner chain | Fanatics Betting and Gaming → Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) |
| Operating company | PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics, US-PA |
| Licenses | USA Pennsylvania — PGCB Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate) |
| Products | Casino |
| Website | fanaticscasino.com |
| Also runs as | sportsbook.fanatics.com, casino.fanatics.com, casino.betfanatics.com, fanaticscasino.ca |
| Sister casinos | 1 |
| Fines and actions | 3 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics also runs 1 other gambling brand under the same company and licence.
- Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) owns 2 brand families with 6 websites in our data.
- 3 regulator fines against the owner since 2025, about €52,000 in total (converted to euros).
Who is behind it
Fanatics Betting and Gaming was founded in 2021. It bought PointsBet's US business for $225m in stages that finished in 2024. That is why its Pennsylvania company still carries the PointsBet name. The standalone Fanatics Casino app launched in May 2025 in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Ontario site is fanaticscasino.ca.
License and what it means for you
Online gambling in the US is licensed state by state. A state licence covers players inside that state only, and each licensing state runs its own self-exclusion list. An iGaming Ontario registration covers players in Ontario only.
Sister sites
Fanatics Sportsbook belongs to the same brand family. Our data lists 1 other brand: PointsBet (US), which Fanatics bought.
Fines and regulator actions
Our data lists 3 actions. In August 2025 New Jersey fined Fanatics $55,000 over sports wagering rules. In January 2026 New Jersey fined it $2,000 over self-exclusion rules. In June 2026 Michigan's board approved a violation notice against FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC; the minutes give no facts or amount.
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Pennsylvania — PGCB Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate) | — | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
- A US state licence covers players inside that state only. Each licensing state runs its own self-exclusion list.
About Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics)
Private US sports company with three main units: Commerce (licensed sports merchandise), Collectibles (including Topps) and Betting & Gaming. Its betting unit, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, runs the Fanatics Sportsbook and Fanatics Casino.
Headquarters: US · Founded: 2011 · Ownership: private (founder-led; outside investors hold minority stakes)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Standalone app from May 2025; Ontario site fanaticscasino.ca.
- We have no company registration number for PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics.
1 sister casino
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Everything Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) owns, with fines and sources →
Regulator fines
| Date | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC d/b/a Fanatics Betting and Gaming | USA Michigan — MGCB | — | Board approved an Acknowledgment of Violation against this internet gaming/sports betting supplier licensee; the minutes do not state the facts or the fine amount. source |
| 2026-01-31 | Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) | USA New Jersey — DGE | USD 2,000 | DGE Director's ruling (summary for jan16-31 2026): $2,000 civil penalty on Fanatics pursuant to a Notice of Violation for violation of self-exclusion rules source |
| 2025-08-15 | Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) | USA New Jersey — DGE | USD 55,000 | DGE Director's ruling (summary for aug1-15 2025): civil penalty of $55,000 on Fanatics pursuant to an Action in Lieu of Complaint for violations of sports wagering rules source |
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Who owns Fanatics Casino?
Fanatics Betting and Gaming, part of the private Fanatics Holdings, Inc.
Is Fanatics Casino licensed?
Yes, state by state. In Pennsylvania PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics holds the licence.
Is Fanatics the same as PointsBet?
Fanatics bought PointsBet's US business. PointsBet in Australia is a different company.
Sources
- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/05/02/fanatics-live-standalone-online-casino/
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
- https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/regulated-igaming-market
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