Who owns Fanatics Sportsbook?
As of : 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). 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 |
| Licences | 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 |
| Companies of the other sites | Premier Atlantic City LLC d/b/a Bally Atlantic City (casino.fanatics.com) · USA New Jersey — DGE NJIGP 26-011 FBG Enterprises Canada, Inc. (fanaticscasino.ca) · Canada Ontario — iGaming Ontario |
| Sister casinos | 1 |
| Fines and actions | Fanatics Sportsbook’s own company: 0 · whole Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) group: 5 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 15 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 casino and betting brands (6 websites) in our data.
- 5 fines and regulator actions against the owner since 2025, about €78,000 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
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.
Does self-exclusion at Fanatics Sportsbook cover its sister sites? · How national self-exclusion schemes work
Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) sister sites, fines and sources →
Fines and regulator actions
None of these 5 names Fanatics Sportsbook’s own company; they concern other companies of the Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) group. The company column names who was fined.
Fines from the 40 regulators, prosecutors and courts we track, online gambling only; fines against land-based casinos are out of scope. How we count 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 |
| 2026-03-12 | FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC d/b/a Fanatics Betting and Gaming | USA Massachusetts — Gaming Commission | USD 7,500 | Civil administrative penalty for Sports Wagering Catalog noncompliance: bets on the Heisman Trophy, a non-approved market. Listed on the Commission's noncompliance enforcement page (https://massgaming.com/regulations/noncompliance-enforcement-actions/). source |
| 2026-03-12 | FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC d/b/a Fanatics Betting and Gaming | USA Massachusetts — Gaming Commission | USD 20,000 | Civil administrative penalty for Sports Wagering Catalog noncompliance: bets on UFC fighter Petr Yan, a non-approved market. Listed on the Commission's noncompliance enforcement page (https://massgaming.com/regulations/noncompliance-enforcement-actions/). 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 |
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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).
Has the owner of Fanatics Sportsbook been fined?
5 records on file. The latest: USA Michigan — MGCB, 2026-06-09.
Is Fanatics Sportsbook legit?
Fanatics Sportsbook is run by PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics, which holds a licence from PGCB (USA Pennsylvania). Check the licence in the Pennsylvania licence register. Its owner is Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics), a private company. Fines and regulator actions against Fanatics Sportsbook’s own company: 0; against the whole Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) group: 5. Sister sites with the same owner: 1. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
What are Fanatics Sportsbook’s sister sites?
Fanatics Sportsbook has 1 sister casino with the same owner, Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics): PointsBet (US). Full list: all Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) sister sites.
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://www.fanaticsinc.com/press-releases/connecticut-lottery-corporation-announces-partnership-with-fanatics-betting-amp-gamingnbsp
- https://ctlottery.com/sports-betting
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
Last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
