Pennsylvania’s gambling sector achieved a record monthly performance in November, with revenue from all gaming and fantasy contests totaling $623.1 million. This marked a 10.8% increase compared to November 2024, surpassing the previous high of $601.8 million set in May. The data, released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, highlighted strong results across casinos, iGaming, and sports wagering, reinforcing the state’s role as a leading U.S. gaming market.
Casinos and iGaming drive growth
Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia led all operators, generating $126.7 million, a 23.6% increase from $102.5 million the prior November. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course reported $107.5 million, up 18.9%, while Rivers Casino Philadelphia posted $55.8 million, a 3.9% rise, and Parx Casino saw a slight increase to $54.2 million from $54 million.
Slot revenue for the month totaled $201.2 million, essentially flat year-over-year. Parx led with $30.9 million, Wind Creek Bethlehem earned $24.3 million, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh declined to $20.7 million. iGaming, however, experienced substantial growth, reaching $242.7 million, up 21% from November 2024. Hollywood Casino at Penn National generated $91.3 million, Valley Forge earned $70.9 million, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia contributed $38.2 million.
Sports wagering produced $98.3 million from a $990.5 million handle. Valley Forge reported $44.1 million in revenue from $372.9 million wagered, while Hollywood Casino at the Meadows generated $28.1 million from $299.7 million in bets, and Hollywood Casino York earned $5.7 million from $62.2 million.
State warns against unregulated prediction apps
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board cautioned licensed operators against involvement with online prediction markets, which continue to operate outside state authority.“Prediction market” systems include apps like Kalshi, Polymarket, PredictIt, and others, allowing users to place monetary value on potential outcomes of sports, elections, or various events.
“These are essentially offering high-volume wagering mechanisms that operate entirely outside of Pennsylvania’s comprehensive consumer protection, responsible gaming, and tax frameworks,” said Kevin O’Toole, PGCB executive director. The apps operate under federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight, leaving the state with limited control.
PGCB officials highlighted concerns over regulatory gaps and rising gambling problems among younger adults. Josh Ercole, executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, said the 18-24 age group accounted for 50 of 300 hotline cases last month, a sharp increase attributed partly to prediction apps.
State regulators emphasized that such platforms avoid the 36% tax levied on licensed sportsbooks, representing a potential loss of public revenue. The PGCB is exploring legal and administrative measures to pursue revenue from these platforms while waiting for federal clarity, advising operators not to engage with prediction market apps.
Source:
“Pennsylvania gaming revenue in November reaches new monthly record of $623.1 million”, cdcgaming.com. December 17, 2025
“Pa. gaming board warns casinos against prediction market apps, wants state to tax sports trades”, pennlive.com. December 16, 2025
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