{
  "asset": "pa-gambling-age-source-audit",
  "route": "/states/pennsylvania/age/",
  "lastChecked": "2026-06-07",
  "purpose": "Source audit for Pennsylvania gambling-age claims by product lane.",
  "notFor": [
    "legal advice",
    "operator recommendation",
    "underage access instructions",
    "KYC bypass"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "PGCB regulator / FAQ source",
      "url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/faq/what-minimum-age-participate",
      "supports": "PGCB-regulated online gambling is intended for those 21 years and older; PGCB oversight includes casino, online casino, sports wagering, VGT and fantasy-contest lanes.",
      "doesNotProve": "Lottery eligibility or non-PGCB product eligibility."
    },
    {
      "source": "PA iLottery eligibility",
      "url": "https://help.pailottery.com/hc/en-us/articles/8063742083988-Who-is-allowed-to-play-online",
      "supports": "PA iLottery requires a verified account, physical location in Pennsylvania and age 18 or older.",
      "doesNotProve": "Casino, sportsbook, poker or VGT eligibility."
    },
    {
      "source": "PGCB fantasy contest minimum-age FAQ",
      "url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/faq/what-minimum-age-participate",
      "supports": "Fantasy contests are generally 18+, with 21+ if offered within a Pennsylvania casino.",
      "doesNotProve": "Sportsbook or online casino age."
    },
    {
      "source": "PGCB sports wagering FAQ route",
      "url": "https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/taxonomy/term/245",
      "supports": "Sports wagering minimum-age source route points to 21 years old.",
      "doesNotProve": "Lottery or fantasy age."
    }
  ],
  "recheckTriggers": [
    "PGCB age language changes",
    "PA Lottery iLottery eligibility changes",
    "Fantasy contest FAQ changes",
    "Sports wagering FAQ changes",
    "New Pennsylvania product lane or official source route appears"
  ]
}