Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Climbs in July With iGaming Driving Growth

Pennsylvania’s casinos and online platforms had a strong July 2025, with state regulators reporting sharp gains in revenue across most gaming categories. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) said total gaming revenue hit $557.7m, an 11.4% increase year-over-year.


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  • Online gaming surged 30.9% to reach $228.2m.
  • Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led all operators with $103.4m in total revenue.
  • Sports betting slipped slightly, down 0.5% year-over-year to $40.6m on a $412.5m handle.

The most striking number came from Pennsylvania’s iGaming sector. Revenue soared almost one-third compared to the prior year, reflecting strong demand across slots, tables, and online poker.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course was the standout performer. Its online revenue reached $87.8m, up 37.2% year-over-year. When combined with land-based operations, the property’s total revenue hit $103.4m, a jump of 30.1%.

Valley Forge Casino Resort also had a strong month, producing $88.8m in total revenue, a 19.2% increase from July 2024. Of that, $61.2m came from iGaming, reflecting a 34.1% jump. Rivers Casino Philadelphia followed closely, generating $57.5m in revenue, up 16.6%, with $37.8m from iGaming (a 26.6% increase).

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Slot Machines Deliver Steady Gains

Pennsylvania’s slot machine floors brought in $208.5m, up 2.1% year-over-year. Parx Casino topped the list of slot operators with $30.9m, though its growth was modest at about $300,000 compared to last year.

Wind Creek Bethlehem saw its slot revenue slip by 3.8% to $23m, while Rivers Casino Pittsburgh recorded growth of 2.7% to $22.6m.

Sports Betting Takes a Small Step Back

Not every category moved upward. Sports wagering across Pennsylvania saw revenue dip 0.5% year-over-year to $40.6m, despite a statewide handle of $412.5m.

Valley Forge Casino Resort was the sports betting leader, pulling in $15.5m in revenue from $140.9m in handle. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows added $11.3m from $112.3m wagered, and Hollywood Casino York generated $2.7m on a $28.4m handle.

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Regulatory Updates

The PGCB also announced several regulatory actions on August 20, 2025. Presque Isle Downs and Casino and Hollywood Casino Morgantown both had their licenses renewed. At the same time, the regulator removed gambling privileges from 18 individuals due to violations of state gaming rules.

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