Who owns PointsBet (US)?
As of : PointsBet's US business now belongs to Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the betting arm of the private Fanatics group. The Australian company PointsBet sold it for $225m, in stages that finished in 2024. The Pennsylvania site was renamed Fanatics in January 2024. The licence company is still called PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC.
| 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 | pointsbet.com |
| Sister casinos | 1 |
| Fines and actions | PointsBet (US)’s own company: 0 · whole Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) group: 5 |
| 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 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).
- Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) has owned PointsBet (US) since 2024.
Who is behind it
PointsBet started in Australia. It sold its US arm to Fanatics and kept its Australian and Ontario businesses. Fanatics Betting and Gaming was founded in 2021 and is a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings, Inc., which is private. In May 2025 it launched a standalone Fanatics Casino app.
Licence and what it means for you
PointsBet (US) is a sold brand. Fanatics bought the US business for $225m, and in January 2024 the Pennsylvania site took the Fanatics name. The licence stayed with PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC, now trading as Fanatics, under the Hollywood Penn National certificate. Our data lists the old PointsBet brand in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan. In Pennsylvania, the operator behind the old PointsBet site is now Fanatics, and the PGCB remains the place for complaints.
Licence records
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Pennsylvania — PGCB Interactive gaming operator licence (Hollywood Penn National certificate) | — | active | register |
What each licence means, and self-exclusion
Sister sites
Fanatics' other brands in our data include Fanatics Casino. Fanatics Sportsbook is part of the Fanatics brand family.
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 PointsBet (US) cover its sister sites? · How national self-exclusion schemes work
Fines and regulator actions
Our data lists 5 actions against Fanatics companies. In August 2025 New Jersey fined Fanatics $55,000 over sports wagering rules. In January 2026 it fined Fanatics $2,000 over self-exclusion rules. Michigan approved a violation notice in June 2026 without stating facts or an amount.
All 5 fines and regulator actions, with sources
None of these 5 names PointsBet (US)’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 |
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: US arm sold by PointsBet to Fanatics for $225m; PA site rebranded to Fanatics Jan 2024.
- We have no company registration number for PointsBet Pennsylvania LLC d/b/a Fanatics.
Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics) sister sites, fines and sources →
Ratings elsewhere
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Ratings from other websites, with their source. We do not copy their reviews, and they do not change our facts.
Often compared
- Are Fanatics Casino and PointsBet (US) owned by the same company? Yes, both are owned by Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics).
Questions and answers
Does PointsBet still operate in the US?
Not under that owner. PointsBet sold its US business to Fanatics, and the Pennsylvania site now runs as Fanatics.
Who owns PointsBet Australia?
A different company: PointsBet Holdings Limited, majority owned by MIXI since 2025.
How much did Fanatics pay?
$225m, in stages that finished in 2024.
Is PointsBet (US) legit?
PointsBet (US) 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 PointsBet (US)’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 PointsBet (US)’s sister sites?
PointsBet (US) has 1 sister casino with the same owner, Fanatics Holdings, Inc. (Fanatics): Fanatics Casino. 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://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. Review text checked against our data on 19 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
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