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PlayLive! Casino

PlayLive! Casino is the Cordish Gaming Group's online platform, licensed in Pennsylvania. If you've been there, think of this as the online version, and it ties right into Live! Rewards. When PlayLive! casino launched in August 2020, Cordish Gaming Group called it the first branded online casino to open before its land-based partners. 

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  • Live inPA
  • OperatorCordish Gaming Group
  • Launched2020
  • Minimum age21+
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At a glance

Identity

Legal name
PlayLive!
Parent company
Cordish Gaming Group
Launch year
2020

Bonus and offer

Commercial details

Offer headline
100% Deposit Match up to $500 + 100 bonus spins (25 on sign up)
Minimum purchase
$10
Average payout time
24 hours
Typical withdrawal time
Within 24 hours

Licensing

Availability

Games and software

Live dealer
Yes

Game types: baccarat, blackjack, Live Dealer, live dealer tables, roulette, slot, Slots, Table Games

Banking

Payment methodMinimum redemption
Bank Transfer (ACH)$50
Cash at Cage–
Debit Card$10
PayPal–
Venmo–
Visa/Mastercard$10
Wire Transfer$10

Support

Channels
Email, Live Chat

Loyalty

Yes

What Is PlayLive! Casino?

Cordish Gaming Group, part of The Cordish Companies, runs PlayLive online casino. Cordish is a privately held, family-owned developer behind the Live! casino, hotel, and entertainment brand across the mid-Atlantic.

You'll find it among the online casinos we cover.

Who Owns PlayLive! Casino

In Pennsylvania, the casino runs through Live! Casino Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board lists the certificate holder as Stadium Casino RE, LLC, doing business as Live! Casino Philadelphia.

So, GAN provides the platform behind the site, but Cordish Gaming Group runs the casino itself.

Casino Only, Not a Sportsbook

Hoping to place a sports bet in the app? All in all, you can't. Cordish has a separate partnership with FanDuel for sports betting, so PlayLive! sticks to casino games.

Our Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board guide explains how the state licenses operators like this one.

PlayLive! Casino Bonus and Promo Code

The Current Welcome Offer

New players at PlayLive! get a 100% first deposit bonus match up to $500 and up to 100 spins. You get 25 spins right away, then 25 a day for the next 3 days.

PlayLive Bonus

Our PlayLive! Casino bonus page breaks down the offer in full.

Wagering Requirement and Expiry

We couldn't confirm the current wagering or expiry. The only terms we found were for an earlier promotion, so we've left them out.

New to match offers? Our deposit match bonuses guide explains how they work.

Our free spins bonuses guide covers how spin offers pay out.

Do You Need a Promo Code?

Looking for a PlayLive! casino promo code or a bonus code? If so, its page lists the welcome offer without one.

So there's no PlayLive! casino PA bonus code we can confirm right now. If any pops up later, you'll see it in the offer terms in your account.

Is There a No-Deposit Bonus?

Yes, in a small way. According to PlayLive!'s Google Play listing, you get 25 bonus spins when you sign up, before you deposit. The deposit match and the other 75 spins still need a first deposit.

What’s more, our no-deposit bonuses page tracks offers that skip the deposit.

Is PlayLive! Casino Legit?

Yes, and that was the first thing we looked at for this PlayLive! casino review.  PlayLive! is licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, and its certificate runs through Live! Casino Philadelphia.

How to Verify It Yourself

Do you wish to check for yourself? The PGCB publishes a list of certificate holders and the websites each one is authorized to run. 

Our Pennsylvania online casinos page lists every licensed option in the state.

Where PlayLive! Casino Is Available

Pennsylvania Only

PlayLive! casino PA is the only version there is. You need to be 21 or older and physically inside Pennsylvania to play.

PlayLive Age

Live! Properties Outside Pennsylvania

Cordish also runs Live! properties in Maryland, Virginia, and Louisiana. The online casino doesn't follow them across state lines, though.

See the PlayLive! legal states page for the full picture.

Games at PlayLive! Casino

Slot Library

PlayLive!'s current Google Play listing advertises 1,000+ slots, including 100+ progressive jackpot slots.

PlayLive Lobby

The lobby sorts them into tabs like New Games, Bonus Buy Games, Old School, and Jackpots. When we checked, the featured row included Lightning Link High Stakes, Phoenix Kingdom Extra Burst, Mo' Mummy Mighty Pyramid, and Capital Gains.

You can browse more in our online slots hub.

Table Games

You'll find blackjack and roulette, plus baccarat and craps. Our blackjack, roulette, and baccarat guides walk you through the rules.

Want something different? Our video poker guide is a good place to start.

Live Dealer: What Is Actually There

Yes, PlayLive! has live dealer games. There's a Live Dealer tab right in the main menu, and both app listings name Evolution as the provider. Live! Casino Philadelphia's page also mentions Evolution's Crazy Time.

PlayLive! doesn't publish an average RTP for its games.

Banking and Payment Methods

Deposit Options

Live! Casino Philadelphia's PlayLive! page lists these deposit methods:

  • Credit or debit card
  • ACH or eCheck
  • Venmo
  • PayPal
  • PayNearMe
  • Cash at the cage
PlayLive Deposits

Withdrawal Options

You can cash out by debit card, ACH or eCheck, Venmo, PayPal, or in person. Apple Pay is listed as coming soon, but currently not live as of 10 October, 2026.

Since Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are both in Pennsylvania, you can also pick up cash at the cage. 

The PlayLive! Casino App

iOS and Android

There's now a PlayLive! casino app for both iPhone and Android. 

Both listings describe it as a Pennsylvania casino app, and the App Store version says you must be 21 or older.

Playing in a Browser

You can also play at pa.playlive.com in your browser. Either way, the casino must confirm you're in Pennsylvania before you can play.

Customer Support

PlayLive! has a Help section in the main menu, right next to Promos and Live! Rewards. You can check it out to read some commonly asked questions, or how to get in touch with the customer support team. 

Live! Rewards

Live! Rewards is where PlayLive! stands out. 

That’s the same loyalty program used at the Live! properties, so your online play counts toward the same account.

How Live! Rewards Work Online

You earn three things as you play. Tier Credits move you up the ladder; Comps work like cash at Live! restaurants and shops, and Flex Points are worth $1 for every 600.

There are six tiers: 

  • Classic, 
  • Gold, 
  • Platinum, 
  • Black, 
  • Jade, and 
  • Chairman's Club. 

Classic covers 0 to 24,999 Tier Credits, and Chairman's Club starts at 2,000,000.

Whatever tier you earn then stays valid from 1 March through the end of the following February.

Redeeming at Live! Properties

You can use Flex Points for Free Slot Play, dining, shopping, and hotel stays.

Comps are worth $1 for every $1 at Live! restaurants and shops.

Responsible Gambling at PlayLive!

PlayLive! lets you set deposit and wager limits by day, week, or month. You can also add a maximum bet, time limits, and Reality Check reminders.

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Need a break? You can self-suspend for at least 72 hours, or sign up for Pennsylvania's self-exclusion list through the PGCB's Responsible Play site.

Where to Get Help

If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help in Pennsylvania.

PlayLive Helpline

Take a look at our responsible gambling guide, as it covers more tools and support.

Frequently asked questions

Is PlayLive! Casino legit?

Yes. PlayLive! is licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The PGCB's list names the certificate holder as Stadium Casino RE, LLC, doing business as Live! Casino Philadelphia, with PlayLive! listed as its website. The PGCB doesn't publish certificate numbers for any Pennsylvania casino.

Does PlayLive! Casino have a no-deposit bonus?

Yes, in an unusual way. PlayLive!'s website says you get 25 bonus spins when you sign up, before any deposit. The rest of the offer, a 100% deposit match up to $500 and 75 more spins, needs a first deposit. Our PlayLive! Casino bonus page tracks the latest terms.

Who owns PlayLive! Casino?

Cordish Gaming Group, part of The Cordish Companies. Cordish is a privately held, family-owned developer behind the Live! casino, hotel, and entertainment brand across the Mid-Atlantic. In Pennsylvania, the casino runs through Live! Casino Philadelphia, and GAN supplies the platform.

What states is PlayLive! Casino available in?

Just Pennsylvania. You need to be 21 or older and physically inside the state, and the casino checks your location before you can play. Cordish runs Live! properties in other states, but the online casino doesn't follow them across state lines.

Does PlayLive! Casino have a sportsbook?

No. PlayLive! is a casino-only product. Cordish has a separate partnership with FanDuel for sports betting, so if you're hoping for a Live!-branded sportsbook, you won't find one in this app. You'll find slots, table games, and live dealer tables.

Does PlayLive! Casino have an app?

Yes. The PlayLive Casino app is on both the App Store and Google Play for players in Pennsylvania, and you must be 21 or older. If you'd rather skip the download, you can also play in your browser at pa.playlive.com. Our PlayLive! app guide covers setup and geolocation.

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PlayLive! CasinoVerdict 91/100. 21+, terms apply.

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