Who owns Fanatics Sportsbook?
Fanatics Sportsbook is owned by Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics), private (founder-led). The site runs under PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics, US-PA, with a licence from PGCB (USA Pennsylvania) (Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate)). The same owner has 1 other casino.
| 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 | Sports betting, Casino |
| Website | sportsbook.fanatics.com |
| Also runs as | fanaticscasino.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).
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: Took over all 20 former PointsBet US states.
- 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 Sportsbook?
Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics).
Is Fanatics Sportsbook licensed?
Yes. Its operator PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics holds a licence from PGCB (USA Pennsylvania) (Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate)).
What are the sister casinos of Fanatics Sportsbook?
PointsBet (US).
Has the owner of Fanatics Sportsbook been fined?
3 records on file. The latest: USA Michigan — MGCB, 2026-06-09.
Sources
- https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/ma/fanatics-set-for-illinois-launch-after-completing-225m-pointsbet-us-acquisition/
- https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/ma/fanatics-concludes-pointsbet-takeover-new-jersey
- https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/internet-gaming-and-fantasy-contests/authorized-online-gaming-and-sports-betting-platform-providers-in-michigan
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.