Pennsylvania’s gambling industry reached new heights in the 2024/25 fiscal year, generating $6.39 billion in total revenue, according to data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The figure marks a sharp rise from the $5.89 billion reported the year prior and sets a new state record.
Revenue was up across nearly every vertical, including slot machines, online gambling, table games, sports betting, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests. The state’s fiscal calendar runs from July 1 through June 30.
Tax collections followed suit, climbing to $2.79 billion — a significant jump from last year’s $2.54 billion. These funds go toward property tax relief, public safety, economic development, and other statewide programs.
Online Gambling Posts Massive Gains
Online casino play was the standout performer. iGaming revenue surged over 27% year-over-year, bringing in $2.47 billion. Hollywood Casino at Penn National led the charge with nearly $936 million, followed by Valley Forge Casino Resort with $675 million and Rivers Casino Philadelphia at $412 million. Harrah’s Philadelphia chipped in over $115 million.
Golden Nugget Pennsylvania showed the fastest growth, more than doubling its annual take to $79.7 million. Other rising operators included Bally’s and Live! Casino Philadelphia.
iGaming alone generated more than $1.09 billion in taxes, reinforcing its role as a financial backbone for the state’s gambling framework.
Slot Machines Hold Their Ground
Despite online growth, traditional slot machines still dominate individual revenue streams. Retail slots brought in $2.44 billion — virtually unchanged from the previous year.
Parx Casino led with $377 million in slot revenue. Wind Creek Bethlehem followed at $281.8 million, while Rivers Casino Pittsburgh closed in at $259.3 million.
Table Games Slip Slightly
Table games dipped 3.04% compared to last year, ending at $928.9 million. Wind Creek Bethlehem came out on top in this category with $248 million, followed by Parx Casino at $196.4 million and Live! Casino Philadelphia at $104.1 million.
Sports Betting Sees Modest Lift
Sports betting revenue reached $487.6 million, slightly ahead of last year’s total. The betting handle also rose, from $8.17 billion to $8.72 billion.
Valley Forge Casino Resort remained the market leader with $250.3 million in revenue. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows followed with $131.1 million.
VGTs and Fantasy Struggle for Growth
Video Gaming Terminals, operating at 75 licensed truck stop sites, posted $41.4 million in revenue — a modest 0.7% uptick.
Fantasy sports contests dipped slightly to $19.1 million. DraftKings retained a dominant position with $13.3 million, while FanDuel brought in $3.29 million.
Pennsylvania’s Market Stays Strong
With tax revenue at an all-time high, Pennsylvania remains one of the top three gambling markets in the U.S., behind Nevada and New Jersey. Analysts attribute the state’s consistent success to its regulatory structure, diverse gambling offerings, and high player participation.
As operators continue to invest in online platforms and new technologies, the PGCB expects iGaming to drive future growth. Retail slots and sports betting are also likely to remain steady contributors as the market continues to evolve.
