Pennsylvania gaming revenue hits record $574.5M in March
Pennsylvania’s gaming industry reached a record high in March 2025, with a total revenue of $574.5 million (€538 million), according to the latest data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The milestone figure surpasses the state’s previous monthly record of $554.6 million (€519 million) set in March 2024.
The record-breaking performance was primarily driven by the continued growth of online gaming, also known as iGaming. This sector alone generated $238.2 million (€222.8 million) in revenue last month, marking a 24.7 percent year-on-year increase. The figure not only exceeded March 2024’s $191 million (€178.7 million) but also topped the previous iGaming record of $223.6 million (€209 million) set in December 2024.
Hollywood Casino: Top contributor in revenue
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course was the top contributor to iGaming revenue, generating $90.7 million (€84.8 million), a 25.5 percent increase from the previous year. Valley Forge Casino Resort followed with $64.8 million (€60.6 million), up 27.4 percent, while Rivers Casino Philadelphia saw a 17.9 percent rise, collecting $38.6 million (€36 million) from its online gaming operations.
Across all segments, Hollywood Casino also led in total revenue, with $107.2 million (€100.1 million), a 21.5 percent increase from the previous March. Valley Forge Casino Resort secured second place with $86.2 million (€80.5 million), although this marked a slight 2 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, Parx Casino in Philadelphia took third spot with $58.8 million (€55 million), down 1 percent year-on-year.
Traditional gambling misses mark
Traditional gambling formats, however, did not perform as strongly. Revenue from retail slot machines declined by 2.8 percent, totalling $222.5 million (€208.1 million). Parx Casino led this category with $34.3 million (€32 million), showing a marginal increase of 0.2 percent over the previous year.
Retail table games also experienced a downturn, generating $81.9 million (€76.6 million) in March, a 3.9 percent drop compared to 2024. Wind Creek Bethlehem outperformed in this segment, earning $23.4 million (€21.9 million), up 14.7 percent year-on-year. Most other casinos reported declines in revenue from table games.
Sports betting faced the sharpest fall, with revenue plummeting 40.7 percent year-on-year to $27 million (€25.3 million), despite a robust handle of $842.8 million (€789 million). Valley Forge Casino Resort led in sports betting, collecting $9.4 million (€8.8 million) in revenue from $328.5 million (€307 million) in wagers.
Despite the challenges facing traditional gambling, Pennsylvania’s strong online gaming performance helped propel the industry to record-breaking revenues, signaling a continuing shift towards digital betting platforms.
