Gaming revenue in Pennsylvania climbed by an impressive 15.4% compared to the previous year.
Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to thrive, with June 2025 seeing significant increases in revenue across various sectors compared to the same month last year.
Casinos Report Mixed Results
Parx Casino in Philadelphia generated $30.9 million from slots in June 2025, marking a 0.7% decrease compared to June 2024. However, Rivers Casino Philadelphia reported a slightly higher revenue of $53.4 million, representing a 12.3% increase over the revenue generated in June 2024.
Meanwhile, Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia posted a notable increase, with revenue reaching $93.8 million, a 46.3% jump compared to June of last year. Interestingly, Valley Forge Casino Resort saw a larger percentage increase in revenue compared to June 2024 than Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
Wind Creek Bethlehem's slot revenue was $22.4 million in June 2025, down 4.8% compared to June 2024, while Rivers Casino Pittsburgh's slot revenue was $20.5 million, a 4.8% decrease compared to the same period last year.
Parx Casino in Philadelphia reported a revenue of $52.5 million, a 4.4% increase compared to the revenue generated in June 2024.
IGaming and Sports Betting Revenue Soars
The increase was primarily due to significant gains in igaming and sports betting. In fact, iGaming revenue in June 2025 was $212.6 million, up 32.3% compared to June 2024. Hollywood Casino at Penn National led in igaming revenue with $81 million in June 2025, an increase of 35.4% year-over-year.
Sports wagering across the state generated $51.2 million in June 2025, based on a handle of $483.6 million, a 71.4% increase year-over-year. Valley Forge Casino Resort reported June sports wagering revenue of $23.1 million from a handle of $164 million.
Overall Gaming Revenue Surges
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a revenue increase of 15.4% in gaming and fantasy contests in June, totaling $544.7 million. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville had the highest revenue among all state operators in June 2025, with $96.3 million, a 30% increase compared to June 2024.
Since direct figures for June 2021 iGaming and sports betting revenue are not provided in the search results, the exact percentage increase from June 2021 to June 2024 cannot be precisely stated here. However, considering the steady growth since legalization in 2017 and the upward trend from 2024 to 2025, it is reasonable to conclude that both iGaming and sports betting revenues in Pennsylvania in June 2024 were significantly higher than in June 2021.
In summary, Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to expand, with strong growth in iGaming and sports betting revenue. The state's casinos reported mixed results in June 2025, with some experiencing decreases in slot revenue while others saw significant increases. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a 15.4% increase in overall gaming and fantasy contests revenue for the month.
| Revenue Type | June 2024 Revenue (approx.) | June 2025 Revenue | YoY % Increase (2024 to 2025) | |------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------| | Slots | Not specified | $199.2 million | -0.8% | | IGaming | $160.6 million | $212.6 million | +32.3% | | Sports Betting | Not specified (less than 2025) | Increased 71.4% YoY from 2024 | +71.4% | | Gaming and Fantasy Contests | Not specified | $544.7 million | +15.4% |
[1] Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Report - June 2025 [2] Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Report - June 2024 [3] Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Report - June 2023
- Despite varying results in slot revenue at different casinos in Pennsylvania, the gaming industry is thriving, particularly in the sector of casino-games and sports, including sports-betting.
- The surge in gaming revenue in June 2025, as reported by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, was significantly boosted by the increase in iGaming and sports-betting, with iGaming revenue alone reaching an impressive 32.3% Year-over-Year (YoY) growth.
