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- Total gaming revenue in Pennsylvania hit $602.4 million for March 2026, representing a 4.85% increase from the previous year and delivering $259.2 million in tax collections to the state.
- Online casino gaming grew 6.9% to reach $254.7 million, with internet slot machines contributing $201.4 million—a 12.2% year-over-year gain.
- Sports wagering revenue jumped 77.1% to $47.9 million even as total betting handle decreased 13.3% to $730.9 million.
- Traditional brick-and-mortar operations saw declines, with retail slots down 2.8% and table games falling 3.9%.
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National topped all venues with $116.3 million in adjusted gross revenue, marking an 8.5% annual increase.
Pennsylvania’s regulated gaming sector generated $602.4 million in combined revenue throughout March 2026. This represents a 4.85% year-over-year gain, based on data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Tax collections from gaming activities totaled $259.2 million for the month. Revenue sources included traditional slot machines, table games, internet gaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals, and daily fantasy sports competitions.
The data reveals a notable transformation in gambling preferences across the Commonwealth. Digital platforms drove expansion while land-based casino operations experienced contraction.
Online Gaming Revenue Narrows Gap with Traditional Casinos
Brick-and-mortar casino facilities throughout Pennsylvania delivered varying performance levels. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course secured the top position among all properties, generating $116.3 million in adjusted gross revenue—an 8.5% improvement over the prior year.
Valley Forge Casino Resort experienced substantial growth, climbing 14.6% to reach $98.8 million. Caesars Virginia recorded $34.2 million in adjusted gross revenue for the month.
Several venues experienced setbacks. Parx Casino saw a modest decline to $57.8 million. Wind Creek Bethlehem’s revenue fell 9.2% to $45.9 million.
Across Pennsylvania, retail slot machine revenue totaled $216.2 million, representing a 2.8% decrease from March 2025. Revenue from physical table games dropped 3.9% to $78.7 million.
Internet-based casino operations demonstrated stronger momentum. Online slot machine revenue increased 12.2% to $201.4 million.
Aggregate iGaming revenue hit $254.7 million, up 6.9% compared to the same period last year. This positions online casino revenue nearly on par with retail slot revenue.
Harrah’s Philadelphia recorded one of the most significant gains in digital gaming. The property’s iGaming revenue surged 42.7% versus March 2025.
Sportsbook Revenue Climbs Despite Declining Betting Volume
Sports wagering displayed an unexpected divergence. Total betting volume declined 13.3% to $730.9 million.
Yet taxable sports betting revenue increased 77.1% to $47.9 million. This discrepancy indicates operators retained a significantly higher percentage of wagers during March.
Valley Forge Casino Resort nearly doubled its sports wagering revenue, achieving $18.6 million. Presque Isle Downs experienced a remarkable 591% spike in sports betting revenue, reaching $2.3 million.
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows expanded its sports betting revenue by 65.4% to $14.5 million.
Video gaming terminal operations added $3.9 million to overall revenue, reflecting a 4.1% uptick. Daily fantasy sports revenue decreased nearly 10% to $1.1 million.
DraftKings maintained its position as Pennsylvania’s leading fantasy sports operator, generating $834,000 in monthly revenue.
March’s figures demonstrate that digital platforms are now the primary growth engine for Pennsylvania’s gaming industry. Traditional casino operations contracted in both slots and table games while internet gaming and sports betting registered significant advances.
Valley Forge Casino Resort emerged as a top performer across multiple segments, achieving double-digit growth in total revenue and sports wagering. Presque Isle Downs logged the most dramatic percentage gain in sports betting revenue, soaring 591% year-over-year.
