Pennsylvania records a February revenue of $477 million, reflecting a 4.3% decrease compared to the same period last year.
📍 Pennsylvania's Gambling Scene 🎰
Hey there! It's time to dive into Pennsylvania's gaming landscape as we take a look at the state's latest revenue numbers from all forms of gambling in February 2025.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a total revenue of $477.2 million, marking a 4.3% decrease compared to February 2024. Let's break it down further.
Leading the pack was Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, generating $89.5 million in revenue, down 2.9% year-over-year. Valley Forge Casino Resort posted an impressive 9.9% increase, bringing in $81.4 million. Meanwhile, Rivers Casino Philadelphia witnessed a 5% surge, edging out Parx Casino in Philadelphia, which saw a 2.7% decrease.
Now, let's talk about slots. In February, the revenue from slots was $186.3 million, representing an 8.1% decline. Parx Casino posted $28.9 million (down 2.7% YoY), while Wind Creek Bethlehem saw a significant drop of 15.3% with $20.5 million in revenue. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh's slot revenue dropped 6.5% to $20.4 million.
Moving on to iGaming, February saw a 12.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Hollywood Casino at Penn National led all Pennsylvania operators with $77.6 million, up 0.5%, and Valley Forge Casino Resort posted $56.6 million, witnessing a mind-blowing 26.5% increase. Rivers Casino Philadelphia followed closely with $34.2 million (up 17%).
As for sports betting, the revenue was $7.5 million from a handle of $756.9 million. Valley Forge Casino Resort brought in an impressive $13.7 million from a handle of $284.5 million, but no other Pennsylvania casino managed to top $150,000 in sports betting revenue. Only six casinos made a profit, possibly due to the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl. Live Casino Pittsburgh generated $145,583 from a handle of $866,247, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia posted $115,186 from a handle of $12 million.
Looking ahead to March 2025, we can take a peek at some of the top-performing casinos such as Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Valley Forge Casino Resort, which continued their dominance with increases in total revenue and iGaming contributions.
[1] The AGA's Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker suggests a 5.8% YoY decline in traditional casino slots and table games nationally for February 2024, but Pennsylvania-specific operator breakdowns are unavailable.
[2] iGaming and sports betting growth trends likely persisted during February 2024, though exact revenue figures are unavailable for that month.
[3] In March 2025, Pennsylvania set a record with $574.5 million total revenue, driven by iGaming’s 24.7% YoY surge to $238.2 million, with sports betting handle up 5.3%. [Source: Gamboola]
[4] Please note that the provided revenue figures for March 2025 are for reference only and may not align exactly with publically disclosed data, as official numbers from gaming authorities may have slight variations.
[5] Online sports betting operators such as FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetRivers continue to drive the growth in the Pennsylvania market, capturing a large chunk of the online gaming revenue.
- Arguably, Parx Casino may have been the most affected among Pennsylvania's casinos in terms of traditional casino slots and table games, given the American Gaming Association's report of a 5.8% decline nationally in February 2024.
- Despite lacking specific operator breakdowns for Pennsylvania in February 2024, it's safe to assume that iGaming and sports betting growth trends likely persisted, following the impressive increases seen in February 2025.
- In the future, casinos like Penn National Race Course's Hollywood Casino and Valley Forge Casino Resort, which experienced increases in total revenue and iGaming contributions in March 2025, might continue to lead the Pennsylvania gaming scene, potentially surpassing their own records.
