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The SBTech-powered BetAmerica sportsbook and casino fell victim to a worldwide cybersecurity attack on March 27 and remains offline.
BetAmerica is a sportsbook, casino, and horse racing platform offering a world-class, full-spectrum betting experience available at retail locations, online, and from our mobile app. BetAmerica offers. Web App / Download App Currently, no BetAmerica Android app or BetAmerica iPhone app has yet been brought to market. It is said that this is something which is currently in the works and it is likely that there will be apps released shortly for these types of devices.
No other PA online gambling sites have been affected by the cyberattack.
Doug Harbach, a spokesman for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, said their main goal when an incident like this occurs is to ensure no customer data and/or personally identifiable information was exfiltrated from the servers and no unauthorized activity occurred on patron accounts.
“Regarding the handling of the incident when it occurs, it is the responsibility of the operators to notify the PGCB and provide all available information about the nature of the incident. We will then work closely with the operator and its third-party cyber security experts to ensure immediate steps are taken to effectively respond to the incident.”
After resolution of thee incident, the PGCB reviews the operator’s after-action report to ensure appropriate steps took place to:
- Contain the threat
- Restore the website and systems to full operation
- Harden systems against future attacks
Email to customers confirms cyberattack
Betamerica Pa App Map
The home page for BetAmerica sportsbook and online casino says:
“Under maintenance. BetAmerica is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and will be back online as soon as possible.”
This email went out to customers:
BetAmerica social media
There appears to be no mention of the cyberattack on BetAmerica’s Twitter or Facebook. As of 3 p.m. on April 2, they were tweeting about future plays for the Kentucky Derby. The only tweet that even hints at trouble is from a customer:
@BetAmerica any chance of taking a refund of my account balance? i can't log in and can't find a phone number to call in to
— jonlerner (@jonlerner) March 31, 2020
New Jersey hit, too
Bet America’s online sportsbook and casino in New Jersey is also feeling the effects. In New Jersey, the cyberattack hit other operators using the SBTech platform including:
- Resorts online sportsbook
- Golden Nugget sportsbook
NJ Gambling Sites reached out to Thomas Winter, senior vice president and general manager of online gaming for Golden Nugget, who commented:
“It’s premature to give an exact timeline, but we hope for the next 48 hours.”
BetAmerica at the bottom in PA
BetAmerica, through its partnership with Presque Isle Downs Casino, launched its online sportsbook in mid-December 2019 and its online online casino in early February.
Of all sportsbooks in Pennsylvania, BetAmerica ranked at the bottom for handle ($3 million) and revenue ($50,000) in February. BetAmerica’s online casino also finished last in wagers and revenue out of PA’s eight online casinos in February.
The coronavirus pandemicclosed all brick-and mortar casinos in Pennsylvania. Online casinos, such as PlaySugarHouse have reported an uptick in play. However, sportsbook menus are thin due to coronavirus-cancellations to major sporting events.
ABOUT BETAMERICA
SPORTSBOOK, CASINO, AND HORSE RACING
BetAmerica is a sportsbook, casino, and horse racing platform offering a world-class, full-spectrum betting experience available at retail locations, online, and from our mobile app. BetAmerica offers more than 5,000 races per week, classic casino table games and slots, and around-the-clock pre-game and live sports betting on every major sport. America's premier legal wagering destination, BetAmerica is owned by the iconic Churchill Downs Incorporated, home of 150 years of wagering history and the world-famous Kentucky Derby. Whether you prefer horse racing, sports, or hitting the casino, we welcome you into the most trusted wagering service in America.
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