Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits $591 Million for July 2026, Led by Online Growth

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that July 2026 gaming revenue across all verticals increased 5.99% year-on-year to $591,090,324, with strong contributions from iGaming and sports betting offsetting losses in retail table games. State tax revenue from all gaming reached $256,773,079 in the month.

Record-Setting Revenue: Main Figures and Year-on-Year Growth

As released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), July’s combined gaming revenue—covering retail and online casinos, sports betting, video gaming terminals, and fantasy contests—came in $33.4 million higher than July 2025. Notably, online casino (iGaming) and sports wagering posted robust growth while some legacy segments shrank. The market now includes 18 brick-and-mortar casinos and a full spectrum of digital channels.

Key Performance by Venue

• Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led the market, reporting $111.5 million in total revenue (+7.71% YoY).
• Valley Forge Casino Resort saw the largest dollar increase among top venues, up 16.36% to $103.4 million.
• Presque Isle Downs and Casino posted the steepest percentage gain, 32.39%, reaching $16.5 million.
• Live! Casino Philadelphia and Wind Creek Bethlehem saw declines: -11.09% and -17.11% respectively.
• Newly opened Happy Valley Casino contributed $2.5 million following its April 2026 launch.

iGaming and Online Casino Expansion Drives Results

Digital channels were the sector’s clear growth driver. iGaming (slots, table games, poker) generated $249,007,485 in July 2026, a 9.09% increase on July 2025. Breakdown by product:

• iGaming slots: $199,243,118 (+12.41%)
• iGaming tables: $47,426,563 (-2.20%)
• Online poker: $2,337,804 (-7.14%)

Key operators and their July 2026 iGaming revenues:

• Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course: $97.0 million (+10.5%)
• Valley Forge Casino Resort: $70.1 million (+14.9%)
• Rivers Casino Philadelphia: $40.5 million (+7.2%)
• Bally’s Pennsylvania: $5.5 million (+65.6%)

"Casino games offered online generated $249 million during July 2026, compared to $228 million last year,” the PGCB stated in its release.

Sports Betting Revenue: Continued Acceleration

Sports wagering posted the strongest percentage increase, with total handle jumping to $509,536,348 (+23.5%) and taxable revenue up 27.75% to $51,839,588. Valley Forge Casino Resort again led the pack with $21,134,878 (+36.6%). Double- and even triple-digit gains were reported for:

• Presque Isle Downs and Casino: $3.0 million (+104.7%)
• Hollywood Casino Morgantown: $4.0 million (+92.1%)
• Parx Shippensburg: $19,370 from a negative base last year

These numbers reflect sustained consumer engagement with both online and retail sportsbooks. Operators attributed the growth to the expanded digital offering and the addition of live betting features. Tax revenue from sports wagering totaled $18,662,252 in July.

Retail Casino: Mixed Results Across Tables and Slots

Retail slots revenue saw a modest 2.48% boost to $213,719,411 statewide, as the number of machines in operation increased to 24,561. Significant slot revenue changes included:

• Parx Casino: $32.0 million (+3.73%)
• Presque Isle Downs and Casino: $8.7 million (+13.96%)
• Hollywood Casino Morgantown: $6.1 million (+13.1%)

Retail table games, however, reported a 5.07% decline to $72,368,375. Wind Creek Bethlehem’s table revenue fell sharply by 29.2%, while some venues like Mohegan Pennsylvania (+49.0%) and Hollywood Casino at the Meadows (+268.5%) notched large gains from smaller bases.

Tax revenue collected from retail slots reached $108,323,653; from tables, $12,375,418.

Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) and Fantasy: Contrasting Trends

VGTs—installed in 72 qualified truck stop establishments—produced $3,352,347 in revenue, representing a 3.17% decline. Marquee by Penn led with $2,304,169, while other vendors like J&J Ventures Gaming saw a 25.4% revenue drop.

Fantasy contests remained a bright spot: revenue increased 35.49% year-on-year to $803,119. DraftKings held a dominant position at $629,777 (+46.1%), and FanDuel grew 55.8% to $111,995. State fantasy tax revenue reached $120,468 for the period.

Detailed Casino Performance and Market Composition

Comprehensive year-on-year revenue data indicates that casino operators are adapting to shifts in consumer preference and channel mix. Some established brands, like Parx Casino and Rivers Casino, reported mild declines or moderate increases depending on segment, while relative newcomers such as Bally’s Pennsylvania capitalized on iGaming momentum.

PGCB’s monthly figures show that tightly regulated digital products are supplementing or, in some cases, supplanting the growth once found solely in brick-and-mortar operations. The performance of Happy Valley Casino, open only since April, highlights new entrants’ potential to alter market share allocations. Licensees continue to navigate margin pressure as tax rates for online segments, especially iGaming and sports, underpin public funding.

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