News Summary
In June 2025, Hollywood Casino York saw a nearly 30% revenue increase compared to June 2024, reporting over $10.8 million in earnings. This growth was driven by a dramatic 245% surge in sports wagering, contributing over $2.2 million. Additionally, retail table games and slot machines also showed gains. Pennsylvania’s overall gambling revenue reflected this trend with a significant state-wide increase of 15%, reaching over $544 million.
Pennsylvania Sees Significant Revenue Growth at Hollywood Casino York
In June 2025, Hollywood Casino York reported a remarkable nearly 30% increase in revenue compared to the same month in the previous year. The casino generated over $10.8 million in revenue, up from $8.3 million in June 2024.
The surge in revenue can largely be attributed to an overwhelming spike in sports wagering, which saw a staggering increase of approximately 245%. In June 2025, the casino earned more than $2.2 million from sports betting, compared to just over $650,000 during the same month last year.
Additionally, revenue from retail table games and slot machines also contributed to the overall growth. Retail table game revenue rose by nearly 23%, increasing from over $1.2 million to more than $1.4 million in June 2025. Slot revenue showed a growth of nearly 9%, rising from $6.4 million in June 2024 to over $7 million this past June.
Statewide Trends in Gambling Revenue
The positive results at Hollywood Casino York reflect a broader trend in Pennsylvania, where statewide gambling revenue for June 2025 rose by 15% to more than $544 million, compared to $471 million in June 2024. Tax revenue derived from all gambling activities and fantasy contests totaled over $229 million in the same month.
Fiscal Year Overview
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Hollywood Casino York reported overall revenue growth, particularly in slots and sports wagering. Sports wagering revenue for the fiscal year increased by 76%, rising from $6.1 million to over $10.7 million. Meanwhile, slot revenue for the period saw a modest increase of 6%, climbing from just over $80 million to more than $85 million.
However, not all revenue streams showed positive trends. Retail table game revenue experienced a decline of 14% for the fiscal year, dropping from over $15.9 million to more than $13.6 million.
Record Gambling Revenue in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s total gambling revenue for the fiscal year 2024-25 reached a record high of nearly $6.4 billion, which represents an increase of more than $500 million compared to the previous year. This total surpassed the prior record of $5.9 billion, showcasing significant growth in the state’s gambling sector.
The overall tax revenue generated from gambling activities during this fiscal year approached $2.8 billion. Specifically, revenue from slot machines accumulated $2.44 billion, reflecting a gain of 0.8% from the previous fiscal year. Hollywood Casino York’s share of slot revenue in this period amounted to $85.3 million, marking an increase of 6.42%.
Other Gambling Revenue Sources
iGaming revenue across Pennsylvania’s casinos grew by 27.09%, totaling approximately $2.48 billion. Sports wagering in Pennsylvania for the fiscal year yielded $487.6 million, with a slight decrease of 0.22% from the last fiscal year. Tax revenue specifically from sports wagering stood at $175.5 million.
Additionally, revenue from video gaming terminals contributed $41.4 million, displaying a revenue increase of 0.70%. In contrast, revenue from fantasy contests saw a minor dip, amounting to $19.1 million, a decrease of 0.66% from the previous year’s figures.
These trends highlight the dynamic nature of Pennsylvania’s gaming market, particularly the notable increase in sports betting activities that have defined a successful June for Hollywood Casino York and its contribution to the state’s overall gambling revenue growth.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
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- Fox43: Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Sets Record in Fiscal Year 2024-25
- PoliticsPA: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reports Record Revenue
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- Wikipedia: Gambling in Pennsylvania
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