Pennsylvania’s gaming industry has hit a new milestone, surpassing the $600 million revenue mark in a single month for the first time. In May 2025, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported total gaming and fantasy contest revenue reaching a notable $601.8 million, which is a robust 15.5% increase compared to the same month last year. This remarkable growth was largely fueled by significant gains in online gaming and sports betting, highlighting the dynamic nature of the state’s gambling landscape.
Digital casino games were a major contributor to this success, generating an impressive $232.8 million—a 33.8% rise from May 2024. Leading the charge among online operators were Hollywood Casino at Penn National and Valley Forge Casino Resort, which added $90.1 million and $64.1 million to the iGaming total, respectively. Sports betting also saw substantial growth, with the total betting handle for May reaching $655.3 million. Taxable revenue from sportsbooks climbed by 34.4% year-over-year to $59.4 million, with Valley Forge leading at $28.4 million and Hollywood Casino at the Meadows following with $15.7 million.
Regular casino gaming at physical locations showed mixed results
Regular casino gaming at physical locations showed mixed results. Slot machines continued their high performance, bringing in $224.9 million, a 5% increase from the previous year despite a reduction in the number of machines operating. Parx Casino was at the forefront, generating $34.5 million in slot earnings, marking a 5.8% uptick from last year. However, table games at brick-and-mortar casinos experienced a downturn, with revenue dropping by 4.6% to $79.9 million. Interestingly, Mount Airy Casino Resort and Rivers Casino Philadelphia defied the trend with increases in their table game revenue, demonstrating that some locations are still thriving in this segment.
Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) at qualified truck stops maintained steady revenue of $3.68 million, mirroring last year’s performance. Fantasy sports contests experienced a slight dip, bringing in $1.09 million. On the whole, individual operators such as Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Valley Forge Casino Resort reported significant year-over-year revenue gains of 31.2% and 33%, respectively. Combined, these two casinos accounted for over $213 million in revenue.
Tax contributions from all forms of gambling reached over $255 million for
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