Pennsylvania Reports Lower Gaming Revenue in August 2026 Compared to Last Year

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) indicated that total gaming revenue in the state, including fantasy contests, reached $569,738,545 in August 2026, representing a decrease of 2.16% compared to the same month last year. The fiscal contribution from these activities totaled $249,030,487. Despite a context of slight contraction, the segmented figures show significant contrasts between operators and verticals.

Revenue by Operator: Notable Differences in Pennsylvania's Casino Market

The report includes both in-person and online revenue from casinos, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals (VGTs), comparing against August 2025. Executives and analysts will highlight the disparity of results:

• Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led with $109.5 million (+8.10%) compared to 2025, establishing itself as a reference in the segment.
• Parx Casino recorded $52.0 million, reflecting a decline of 10.62%, while Wind Creek Bethlehem experienced an even greater drop of 24.94% ($37.5 million).
• On the positive side, Bally's Pennsylvania doubled year-over-year revenue (54.85%), while Presque Isle Downs and Casino grew by 10.35%.
• Fantasy contests saw a surge of 54.63%, and the new opening of Happy Valley Casino contributed $2.25 million, without comparative figures.

The general trend reveals that competition and online diversification have reduced the weight of traditional players, although some recent entrants have capitalized on new segments.

Revenue Evolution by Game Type

The report also breaks down revenue by modality:

• In-person Slots: $213.9 million (-1.26%) with 24,520 machines in operation. Parx Casino led in this segment, although it experienced a decline of 5.89%.
• iGaming Slots: $195.2 million, with an increase of 8.84%, indicating a sustained migration towards online gaming.
• In-person Tables: $66.4 million, marked decline of 18.09% year-over-year.
• iGaming Tables: $48.1 million (-2.57%).
• Sports Betting: $39.4 million, decreasing by 19.92% compared to 2025; the handle fell to $498.5 million (-3.29%).
• VGTs: $3.35 million (-6.39%), with 72 truck stops operating VGTs at full legal capacity in August 2026.
• Online Poker: $2.37 million (-5.15%).
• Fantasy Contests: $1.02 million (+54.63%), primarily driven by DraftKings and FanDuel.

The iGaming segment was the only one with sustained growth in both slots (+8.84%) and total revenue (+6.25%), reaching $245.7 million.

Casinos and Platforms: Uneven Performance Across Verticals

In physical casino slots, Parx and Wind Creek Bethlehem continued to lead in volume, but with marked year-over-year declines. Bally's Pennsylvania and Presque Isle Downs displayed robust increases, in contrast to the general trend. As for in-person tables, Parx and Wind Creek Bethlehem suffered the largest declines (-19.42% and -49.21% respectively), while Hollywood Casino at the Meadows improved by 50.48%.

The migration towards digital options is evident when analyzing the iGaming data. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course topped the online vertical with $95.4 million, marking an 11.60% increase. Mohegan Pennsylvania, although starting from a smaller volume, grew by 71.42%. In contrast, Live! Casino Philadelphia and Wind Creek Bethlehem saw significant declines in online gaming compared to 2025.

"The balance of digital revenue reinforces the need for technological adaptation among operators, especially given such significant year-over-year fluctuations," underscores the official statement from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Sports Betting, VGT, and Fantasy Contests: Adjustments and Pointed Peaks

The sports betting business recorded a significant drop in gross revenue and handle; Valley Forge Casino Resort maintained its lead in online sports betting net revenue with $15.1 million, although this represents a reduction of 19.29% year-on-year. Isolated growths are notable in entities like Presque Isle Downs and Casino (+35.80%), while major names like Parx Casino and Rivers Casino Philadelphia saw declines of 63.50% and 60.35% respectively.

In VGTs, the largest operator, Marquee by Penn, reduced its revenue by 7.92% while maintaining maximum coverage at 36 truck stops, whereas Venture Gaming LLC reported the greatest relative growth.

Fantasy contests were the most dynamic segment (+54.63%), with DraftKings capturing over 79% of the vertical's growth and FanDuel doubling its revenue.

Tax Revenue and Other Regulatory Details

The total tax contribution in August 2026 was $249 million, of which online gaming generated $113.47 million and physical slots nearly $108.08 million. In-person tables and sports betting amounted to $11.4 and $14.17 million respectively, while VGT provided $1.74 million and fantasy contests $154,184.

According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, these figures reflect a competitive environment adjusting to market maturity, shifts in preferences towards remote gaming, and progressive diversification in product offerings.

What Can Operators and Suppliers Expect?

The snapshot of the month highlights the pressure for digitalization and the importance of multivertical strategies. Operators with a strong online focus have managed to offset declines in-person, while the declines in tables and sports betting underscore the need to innovate and better segment offerings. Technology providers that maintain flexibility to integrate new products and adapt tools in line with regulatory changes will be able to capitalize on the transition this market is experiencing.

For access to the detailed report segmented by game type and operator, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board directs to its official portal.