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Pennsylvania Reports Surge in Gambling Revenue for April 2025

The bustling atmosphere of a Pennsylvania casino in April 2025.

News Summary

In April 2025, Pennsylvania’s gambling revenue soared to $558.7 million, a 10.7% increase year-on-year. Driven by a robust iGaming sector, online casinos generated significant revenue, particularly from slots and table games. This growth, while noteworthy, fell short of March’s record. Sports betting remained stable, and retail gambling showed mixed results with slight declines and growth in certain areas. Overall, the state’s gambling activities contributed approximately $234.5 million in tax revenue, underscoring the industry’s importance to Pennsylvania’s economy.

Pennsylvania reported a substantial increase in gambling revenue for April 2025, reaching $558.7 million, which marks a remarkable 10.7% year-on-year growth. This figure positions April 2025 as the third best month in the state’s gambling history, although it fell 2.8% short of the record set in March 2025, which was $574.5 million. The impressive growth can largely be attributed to the outstanding performance of the iGaming sector.

Online casino games played a pivotal role in driving this revenue surge, generating $227.7 million in revenue for April, reflecting a 31.3% increase from April 2024. Notably, this revenue figure was just 4.4% below the record achieved in March for online casino revenues. Online slots accounted for $169.5 million, up 34.5% compared to the previous year, while online table games earned $55.9 million, marking a 24.2% year-on-year growth. However, online poker revenue slightly decreased to $2.3 million, representing a 2.8% decline year-on-year.

When analyzing the top performers in the iGaming category, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led the sector with $83.2 million in revenue, which is a 33.5% increase from the previous year. Valley Forge Casino Resort followed closely in second place with $66.7 million, reflecting a robust 38.8% year-on-year rise. Rivers Casino Philadelphia also showed solid growth, generating $35.9 million, a 17.1% gain compared to April 2024.

In contrast, revenue from sports betting remained stable, with Pennsylvania reporting $42.5 million in sports betting revenue, a nominal increase of 0.3% from April 2024. The total sports betting handle for the month reached $711.6 million, which is a 10.1% increase compared to the same month last year. Leading the market was FanDuel, which earned $20.1 million from $269.8 million in wagers. DraftKings and Bet365 followed with revenues of $12.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Results from retail gambling were mixed. Slot machine revenue saw a slight downturn, decreasing 1.2% to $203.1 million, while table games experienced a 2.8% increase, generating $80.6 million. The decline in retail gambling was mirrored by a decrease in the number of operational slot machines, with a drop from 24,890 in April 2024 to 24,363 in April 2025. Additionally, revenue from Video Gaming Terminals at truck stops fell by 3.6% to $3.5 million, while revenue from fantasy sports contests experienced a modest rise to $1.3 million, marking a 2.3% increase versus the prior year.

All gambling activities in April generated approximately $234.5 million in tax revenue for Pennsylvania. The tax revenue breakdown included $100.8 million derived from iGaming, $102.8 million from slot machines, $15.3 million from sports wagering, and $13.5 million from table games. These figures emphasize the vital role that gambling operations play in Pennsylvania’s economy and tax revenue generation.

This month’s growth in gambling revenue not only showcases the resilience of the industry but also highlights the ongoing popularity of online gaming platforms as a key driver in Pennsylvania’s gambling landscape.