Pennsylvania’s regulated gaming market reached a new milestone in Fiscal Year 2025/2026, with total revenue surpassing $7 billion for the first time, according to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
The state generated $7,005,987,435 across casino gaming, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests during the fiscal year. The record performance also produced $3,098,193,583 in taxes and fees returned to the Commonwealth, marking the highest annual total recorded.
Revenue collected through gaming taxes and fees supports state initiatives, including property tax reductions, economic development projects, municipal programmes, agricultural support through horse racing funding, and contributions to the Commonwealth’s General Fund.
Online Casino Growth Drives Statewide Increase
iGaming remained Pennsylvania’s largest revenue contributor for the second consecutive fiscal year. Online casino activity generated $2,933,453,989, representing an 18.42% increase from the previous year’s $2,477,083,825.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led the iGaming segment with $1,133,363,805 in revenue, followed by Valley Forge Casino Resort with $811,783,617 and Rivers Casino Philadelphia with $464,288,196.
Retail slot machines produced $2,440,995,939 during the fiscal year, showing a marginal 0.02% rise compared with the previous period. Parx Casino remained the largest slot revenue contributor, generating $375,160,776.
Table games revenue declined 2.15% to $908,941,135. Wind Creek Bethlehem recorded the highest table games revenue among operators, with $239,907,059 generated during the year.
Sports wagering also reached a new annual record, with revenue increasing 35.95% to $662,947,631. Valley Forge Casino Resort produced the highest sports wagering revenue at $272,595,463.
The increase came despite a reduction in the statewide sports betting handle, which fell from $8,721,795,533 in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 to $8,448,101,928.
Regulators Consider Stronger Player Protection Rules
Alongside the revenue figures, Pennsylvania officials are reviewing potential changes to gambling regulations focused on consumer protection and responsible gambling practices.
The Joint State Government Commission released a report examining sports betting and interactive gambling in the state, with recommendations aimed at reducing gambling-related harm. The review considered restrictions on certain betting features, advertising standards, and additional player protections.
The PGCB has separately proposed regulatory updates for licensed operators. Suggested changes include expanded account control options, easier access to deposit and wagering limits, and the ability for players to suspend accounts for up to one year.
The proposals would also require operators to provide monthly reports on self-limitation and self-exclusion activity. Additional advertising restrictions could prevent marketing aimed at self-excluded individuals and limit promotional wording that may create misleading impressions about gambling offers.
Broader Gaming Market Continues Expansion
Other regulated gaming categories recorded mixed results during the fiscal year. VGT revenue increased slightly to $41,622,548, while fantasy contests declined 5.79% to $18,026,193.
Pennsylvania’s latest figures reflect continued growth since the expansion of regulated gaming options across the state. At the same time, lawmakers and regulators are examining how the market can develop while strengthening safeguards for players.
Source:
“The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reports Fiscal Year Gaming Revenue Tops $7 Billion for the First Time”, gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov, Jul 17, 2026
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