Pennsylvania gambling revenues reach US$555.04m in September 2026
iGaming led the market and generated substantial tax receipts for state coffers
Key Takeaways
- Pennsylvania reported combined gambling revenues of US$555.04m in September 2026, up 4.07% year‑on‑year.
- iGaming was the top segment with US$249.3m, and online slots contributed US$197.4m.
- Total tax contributions from gaming and fantasy contests reached US$242.63m in September 2026.
- Sports betting handle fell to US$798.7m while taxable sports revenue rose 50.45% to US$44.7m, yielding US$16.1m in taxes.
Market operators in Pennsylvania reported combined gambling revenues of US$555,04m in September 2026, up 4.07% from US$533,33m in September 2025, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The total covers all gaming segments and fantasy contests, and tax contributions reached US$242,63m.
Breakdown by segment
The largest contribution came from casino online, which generated US$249,3m, a year-on-year rise of 6.82%. Within iGaming, online slots increased 8.99% to US$197,4m, while online table games fell 0.63% to US$49,7m. Online poker declined 1.76% to US$2,27m. The iGaming segment contributed US$114,9m in taxes.
At land-based casinos, retail slot revenue rose 2.44% to US$196,2m; the number of machines was 24,523, compared with 24,331 a year earlier. Retail table game revenue fell 18.07% to US$60,2m. Video gaming terminals at 72 truck stop locations produced US$3,18m, down 4.90%. Fantasy contests generated US$1,49m, a decrease of 23.75%.
Leading operators
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led the online casino market with US$99m and also topped combined retail and online revenues with US$113,6m, an 11.84% year-on-year increase. Valley Forge Casino Resort reported US$69,8m online and Rivers Casino Philadelphia took US$38,5m. Happy Valley Casino, opened in April 2026, recorded US$2m.
Sports betting
The sports betting handle fell 6.09% year-on-year to US$798,7m. However, taxable sports betting revenue rose 50.45% to US$44,7m, with US$40,3m from online wagers and US$4,4m from in-person operations. That segment produced US$16,1m in taxes. Valley Forge Casino Resort reported the highest category revenue with US$15,8m, followed by Hollywood Casino at the Meadows with US$12,6m.
Legislative initiative
Pennsylvania legislators have launched the state's first Problem Gambling Caucus, a bipartisan initiative focused on online gambling risks. Proposals aim to raise awareness among young people, assess the impact of online betting advertising and promote stricter safeguards to reduce gambling harm.
State regulation and PGCB data underpin these figures and measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total Pennsylvania gambling revenue in September 2026?
The combined total was US$555.04m in September 2026, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board; this represents a 4.07% increase from US$533.33m in September 2025.
How much did iGaming contribute in September 2026 and what is the breakdown?
iGaming generated US$249.3m in September 2026: online slots US$197.4m (up 8.99%), online table games US$49.7m (down 0.63%) and online poker US$2.27m (down 1.76%).
Which casinos led revenues in September 2026?
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led online with US$99m and combined retail+online with US$113.6m; Valley Forge Casino Resort reported US$69.8m online and Rivers Casino Philadelphia US$38.5m.
How did the sports betting market perform in September 2026?
The sports betting handle declined 6.09% to US$798.7m, but taxable revenue rose 50.45% to US$44.7m (US$40.3m online, US$4.4m in person); the segment generated US$16.1m in taxes.
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