PGCB publishes 19th Pennsylvania diversity report

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board published its 19th annual Diversity Report on 5 October 2026 with figures as of 30 June 2026. The regulator said licensed casinos and resorts in Pennsylvania employed 15,242 people in fiscal year 2025/26, and that 90% of those workers reside in the state. The document was prepared by Diversity Director Mozelle E. Daniels.

Total employment and residency distribution — Pennsylvania diversity report

The report presents the aggregated picture: 15,242 employees across the sector and a high concentration of in-state residents, with 90% living in Pennsylvania. Among operational areas, table games employed 4,690 people, of whom 4,067 are Pennsylvania residents, putting local employment in table games at 86%, above the Commonwealth’s target for that subsector.

Parx Casino was the largest employer in the sector with 1,872 workers, followed by Wind Creek Bethlehem with 1,589 and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh with 1,496. At the other end, Parx Casino Shippensburg reported the smallest payroll with 212 employees.

Gender and racial representation in the workforce

At sector level, women and racial minorities each represented approximately 42% of total casino employees. Those percentages describe the overall workforce composition, but the distribution shifts when viewed by level and by property.

Gaps in executive and management roles — Pennsylvania diversity report findings

Of the 2,359 roles classified as executive, management and professional, women made up 39% and racial minorities 28%. Executive minority representation varied widely by property: Harrah's Philadelphia and Valley Forge Casino Resort recorded the highest share, with 53% racial minorities among their executive ranks. By contrast, Live! Casino Pittsburgh had 5% in that category, and Presque Isle Downs 10%.

The only property where women were a majority at the executive level was The Casino at Nemacolin, with 52% female representation in executive posts.

Variation in residency by property

The percentage of employees who live in Pennsylvania differs by operator. Mohegan Pennsylvania and several Category 4 properties — including Live! Pittsburgh, Hollywood York, Hollywood Morgantown, Parx Shippensburg and Happy Valley Casino — reported that 99% of their workforce lives in the state. Live! Casino Philadelphia reported 986 Pennsylvania residents among 1,341 employees (74%), while Rivers Casino Philadelphia reported 79%.

Happy Valley Casino, which opened on 27 April 2026 in Centre County and is a Category 4 property, closed the fiscal year with 289 employees, 99% of whom reside in Pennsylvania. At report date the new venue had filled 297 of the 376 vacancies it initially advertised.

Supplier diversity, business measures and community contributions

The report details measures aimed at increasing opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, diverse and small businesses. Operators have updated supplier databases, streamlined bidding processes, implemented faster payment measures and expanded mentorship programmes.

Philanthropic contributions and community support by the sector reached US$15.1 million in 2025/26, up from US$12.9 million the prior year. Since 2006, Pennsylvania casinos have contributed more than US$241 million to philanthropic and community initiatives.

Legal framework and reporting obligations

The report responds to Section 1212 of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which requires the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to promote and monitor diversity in the state's licensed gaming industry. Under that statute, each casino licensee must submit an updated annual diversity and hiring plan as part of the Statement of Conditions required by the regulator.

What it means for operators and suppliers

For operators, the report highlights areas for improvement in executive leadership and parity of representation between properties. For suppliers and HR consultancies, the high levels of local employment and the regulatory obligations may translate into demand for diversity plans, targeted recruitment and mentorship programmes.

Frequently asked questions included in the report

• How many people do Pennsylvania casinos employ? 15,242 employees as of 30 June 2026, with 90% residing in Pennsylvania.

• Which casino has the most employees? Parx Casino, with 1,872 employees.

• How much did the industry donate in 2025/26? US$15.1 million in donations and community support.

• Which law requires the report? Section 1212 of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act requires the annual diversity report.

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