Pennsylvania’s iGaming Keeps Growing

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s gambling market posted strong year-on-year growth in April, driven primarily by continued expansion in iGaming. While the state’s total gaming revenue reached $558.7 million for the month — up 10.7% from April 2024 — it fell short of the record $574.5 million set in March.

The latest figures from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board highlight persistent trends across the state’s legal gaming sectors. Online gambling once again led the charge, offsetting largely flat sports betting revenue and mixed performance in the land-based casino segment.
iGaming Nears Record, Up Over 30% Year-on-Year

April marked another high point for Pennsylvania’s iGaming sector, which generated $227.7 million across online slots, table games, and poker — a 31.3% increase compared to April last year. The figure came within 4.4% of March’s all-time high, despite April having one fewer day.

Online slots accounted for the bulk of digital revenue, rising 34.5% to $169.5 million. Online table games followed with $55.9 million, up 24.2%, while poker revenue slipped 2.8% to $2.3 million.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course retained its lead among iGaming operators, posting $83.2 million in revenue — a 33.5% year-on-year increase. Valley Forge Casino Resort came in second with $66.7 million, up 38.8%, followed by Rivers Casino Philadelphia with $35.9 million, a 17.1% rise.

Sports Betting Holds Steady

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Pennsylvania’s total handle for the month reached $711.6 million, a 10.1% year-on-year increase. The statewide hold stood at 5.97%.

FanDuel, partnered with Valley Forge, led the market with $20.1 million in gross revenue on a $269.8 million handle, translating to a 7.45% hold. DraftKings, operating via Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, followed with $12.1 million on $185.6 million (6.52% hold). Bet365, working with Presque Isle Downs, claimed third place with $1.9 million on $34.2 million in bets.

Other notable performers included ESPN Bet, in partnership with Hollywood Casino at Penn National, which generated $1.7 million from a $32.1 million handle. BetMGM, tied to Hollywood Casino Morgantown, posted $1.5 million in revenue from $60.1 million, but with a lower hold rate of 2.5%.

Land-based gambling showed mixed results in April. Slot machines, traditionally the largest revenue source, brought in $203.1 million — down 1.2% from last year. In contrast, table games posted modest growth, rising 2.8% to $80.6 million. Revenue from video gaming terminals (VGTs) at truck stop locations declined 3.6%. Daily fantasy sports fared slightly better, with revenue inching up 2.3% to $1.3 million.

Legal gambling generated $234.5 million in tax revenue for the Commonwealth in April. iGaming accounted for the largest share at $100.8 million, followed by land-based slots with $102.8 million. Table games and sports betting contributed $13.5 million and $15.3 million, respectively.

April’s figures underscore the growing dominance of iGaming in Pennsylvania’s gambling market, offsetting flat sports betting and mixed land-based results to keep the state’s revenue near record levels.

Outlook

Pennsylvania’s gaming market continues to pivot toward digital formats, with iGaming becoming a more dominant force month by month. While brick-and-mortar venues remain a key revenue source, their slower growth and slight declines in some segments suggest a shift in consumer preferences. The resilience of sports betting and the sustained growth in online casino play may signal where future investments and regulatory focus are headed.