Pennsylvania sets new record with $574.5 million in March revenue
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Pennsylvania just broke a gaming revenue record—and by a wide margin! The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced last week that the Commonwealth's March gaming revenue hit a whopping $574.5 million, surpassing the previous high of $554.6 million set in March 2024.
In a press release, the PGCB highlighted the 24.7% year-over-year increase in igaming revenue to $238.2 million. That's not a typo—the previous igaming high was only $223.6 million in December.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville took the top spot among Pennsylvania operators with revenue of $107.2 million. This figure represents a 21.5% year-over-year increase. Valley Forge Casino Resort followed closely with $86.2 million (a 2% decrease compared to March 2024), while Parx Casino in Philadelphia came in third with $58.8 million (a 1% decrease). Rivers Casino Philadelphia just squeaked by with $58.7 million (a commendable 7.8% year-over-year increase).
Slot game revenue took a minor dip, decreasing by 2.8% to $222.5 million. However, Parx Casino in Philadelphia managed to eke out a 0.19% increase with $34.3 million. Wind Creek Bethlehem reported $25.8 million, down 5.8%, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh generated $24.3 million, down 3.6% compared to March 2024.
The boost in igaming revenue was greatly influenced by massive increases from three operators. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course reported a hefty $90.7 million in revenue, a 25.5% year-over-year increase. Valley Forge Casino Resort saw a 27.4% jump with $64.8 million, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia chipped in with $38.6 million (a 17.9% increase).
Sports betting revenue reached $27 million from a handle of $842.8 million. Despite the 40.7% drop compared to March 2024, Valley Forge Casino Resort led the pack with $9.4 million in revenue from a handle of $328.5 million. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows came in second with $8.8 million from a handle of $209.1 million, and Hollywood Casino Morgantown took third with $1.9 million from a handle of $78.2 million.
While March 2025 Pennsylvania gaming revenue figures aren't explicitly broken out for igaming, key developments suggest growth trends. For instance, U.S. iGaming revenue reached record heights nationally in February 2025, contributing to a year-to-date growth of 27.9% compared to 2024. Additionally, Pennsylvania set a new iGaming revenue record with $238.2 million in March 2025, as reported by the PGCB. However, comparable March 2024 figures aren't provided in the sources, making it difficult to calculate the exact percentage increase.
To get the most accurate comparison, consult the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's official monthly revenue reports for March 2024 and March 2025. The national iGaming growth trajectory (+27.9% YTD as of February 2025) strongly suggests Pennsylvania's March 2025 performance exceeded prior years. But you don't have to take our word for it—check out the stats yourself!
- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported an increase in igaming revenue forms last month, reaching $238.2 million, a 24.7% year-over-year rise.
- The boost in igaming revenue was significantly influenced by a 25.5% year-over-year increase in Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course's revenue, totaling $90.7 million.
- The surge in igaming revenue and the potential growth trends may indicate an improvement in the lifestyle and finance sectors, fueled by technological advancements in the gambling industry.
- As gambling revenue continues to increase, casinos like Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Valley Forge Casino Resort, and Parx Casino may explore further technology integration to enhance customer experience and maintain their competitive edge.
