Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Posts $582.3 in Late Summer

Pennsylvania’s commercial gambling industry reported revenue of $582.3 million in August, the second-highest monthly total in the state’s history, according to the latest data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The strong performance reflects the continued momentum of both online and land-based gambling in the Keystone State and highlights the growing significance of digital channels such as iGaming and mobile sports wagering.

The August figure represents a 14.2% increase compared with the same month last year and was also 4.4% higher than July 2025. Despite falling short of May’s record-setting $601.8 million, the month reinforced Pennsylvania’s position as one of the largest and most dynamic regulated gambling markets in the United States. Analysts note that the revenue levels demonstrate sustained consumer interest across multiple verticals, with online platforms delivering most of the recent growth while traditional casinos remain steady contributors.

 

Metric	August 2025	Year-over-Year Change
Total Gambling Revenue	$582.3M	+14.2%
iGaming Revenue	$231.2M	+25.9%
Sports Betting (Taxable)	$49.2M	+63.8%
Retail Slots Revenue	$216.6M	+2.6%
Tax Revenue (State & Local)	$238.5M	—

 

iGaming Surpasses $231 Million

Online gambling continued to expand at a rapid pace, posting one of its strongest months to date. Total iGaming revenue reached $231.2 million in August, a year-on-year increase of 25.9%. Within this category, internet slots proved to be the standout performer, generating $179.3 million, which marked a 29.6% rise compared with August 2024. Online table games added $49.4 million, climbing 14.4% year-on-year, while online poker accounted for $2.5 million, reflecting a 12.6% gain.

Market leadership remained largely unchanged, with Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and its digital partners securing the top position. The property reported $85.5 million in iGaming revenue, up 18.5% from last year. Valley Forge Casino Resort followed in second place with $67.6 million, an impressive 47.1% surge that highlights its growing prominence in the sector. Rivers Casino Philadelphia completed the top three with $36.6 million, up 18.5% from the prior year. These figures underscore how iGaming, once a relatively small component of Pennsylvania’s gambling landscape, has become a cornerstone of overall revenue generation.

Sports wagering also delivered a standout performance in August, with taxable revenue climbing 63.8% year-on-year to $49.2 million. Of this total, $45.4 million came from online sports betting, while $3.7 million was generated by retail sportsbooks. The broader betting handle across the state reached $515.4 million, up 6.2% compared to August 2024, with online channels accounting for $490 million of wagers and retail locations handling $25.4 million.

FanDuel, operating in partnership with Valley Forge Casino Resort, once again led the pack with $18.8 million in gross revenue from $171.7 million in bets, resulting in a market-leading hold of 10.95%. DraftKings, working with Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, retained the second position by generating $12.3 million from $144.2 million in wagers, translating to an 8.53% hold. Fanatics and Hollywood Casino York secured third place with $3.7 million in revenue from $41.3 million in wagers. BetMGM, partnered with Hollywood Casino Morgantown, followed closely with $3.2 million from a $35.4 million handle. ESPN Bet, operating alongside Hollywood Casino at Penn National, rounded out the top five with $2.8 million in revenue. The growing competition among operators reflects both the popularity of sports betting and the increasingly diverse range of platforms available to Pennsylvania consumers.

 

Land-Based Operations Show Modest Gains

While online gambling and sports betting dominated growth trends, traditional land-based casinos remained a steady backbone of the market. Revenue from retail slot machines increased 2.6% year-on-year to $216.6 million, reaffirming their position as the single largest source of gambling revenue in Pennsylvania. Retail table games revenue was essentially flat, edging up 0.1% to $81.1 million. These numbers suggest that while growth in physical venues is slower compared with digital channels, they continue to provide a reliable revenue base and remain an important component of the state’s gambling industry.

Video gaming terminals (VGTs), available at truck stops across Pennsylvania, were the only sector to post a decline. Revenue in this area slipped 2.4% to $4.6 million, reflecting a possible plateau in the format’s appeal. Fantasy sports contests, on the other hand, experienced modest growth, rising 2.6% to $664,758.

The state and local governments collected a significant portion of revenue through taxation, highlighting gambling’s importance to Pennsylvania’s public finances. In total, $238.5 million in tax revenue was generated during August. iGaming was the single largest contributor, accounting for $103.9 million, followed closely by retail slot machines at $105.3 million. Sports betting added $14.6 million to state coffers, while retail table games brought in $12.9 million.

 

Pennsylvania’s gambling industry generated $582.3 million in August 2025 — the second-highest monthly total ever — driven by record iGaming growth and a sharp 64% surge in sports betting.

 

Digital Growth Reshaping the Market

The August results illustrate a clear trend: digital gambling is reshaping the structure of Pennsylvania’s market. With iGaming revenue alone surpassing $230 million in a single month and sports betting continuing to expand, online platforms are increasingly outpacing traditional revenue streams. Land-based casinos, while still vital, are now supplemented—and in some cases overshadowed—by their digital counterparts.

Industry observers suggest that this balance between online and retail gambling is likely to define the state’s market in the years ahead. For policymakers, the robust tax contributions underscore the growing fiscal significance of digital gambling, while operators face mounting competition in both iGaming and sports betting as consumer demand continues to evolve.