TLDR
- Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $602.4 million in March 2026, up 4.85% from March 2025, generating $259.2 million in state tax revenue.
- iGaming revenue climbed 6.9% to $254.7 million, with online slots alone up 12.2% to $201.4 million.
- Sports betting revenue surged 77.1% to $47.9 million despite total handle falling 13.3% to $730.9 million.
- Retail slot machines and table games both declined, dropping 2.8% and 3.9% respectively.
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National led with $116.3 million in revenue, up 8.5% year-over-year.
Pennsylvania’s gaming industry brought in $602.4 million in total revenue during March 2026. That marked a 4.85% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
The state collected $259.2 million in taxes from all forms of regulated gaming. The figures covered slot machines, table games, iGaming, sports betting, video gaming terminals, and fantasy contests.
The results showed a clear shift in how people are choosing to gamble. Online casino play and sports wagering carried the growth, while traditional retail gaming pulled back.
iGaming Continues to Gain Ground Over Retail Casinos
Retail casinos across the state posted mixed numbers. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led all properties with $116.3 million in adjusted gross revenue, an 8.5% jump from last year.
Valley Forge Casino Resort also had a strong month, rising 14.6% to $98.8 million. Caesars Virginia reported $34.2 million in adjusted gross revenue.
Not all properties fared as well. Parx Casino dipped slightly to $57.8 million. Wind Creek Bethlehem fell 9.2% to $45.9 million.
Statewide retail slot revenue came in at $216.2 million, down 2.8% from March 2025. Retail table games dropped 3.9% to $78.7 million.
Online casinos told a different story. iGaming slots climbed 12.2% to $201.4 million.
Total iGaming revenue reached $254.7 million, a 6.9% increase over last year. That means online casino revenue is now closing in on retail slot revenue.
Harrah’s Philadelphia saw one of the biggest jumps in online play. Its iGaming revenue rose 42.7% compared to March 2025.
Sports Betting Revenue Surges Despite Lower Handle
Sports betting showed an unusual split. The total amount wagered fell 13.3% to $730.9 million.
But taxable revenue from sports betting jumped 77.1% to $47.9 million. That gap suggests sportsbooks held onto a much larger share of bets placed during the month.
Valley Forge Casino Resort nearly doubled its sports wagering revenue, reaching $18.6 million. Presque Isle Downs posted a 591% increase in sports betting revenue, hitting $2.3 million.
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows also grew its sports betting take by 65.4% to $14.5 million.
Video gaming terminals contributed $3.9 million to the total, a 4.1% rise. Fantasy contests slipped nearly 10% to $1.1 million.
DraftKings remained the largest fantasy operator in the state, reporting $834,000 in revenue for the month.
The March report showed that Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue growth is now being driven primarily by digital channels. Retail gaming declined across both slots and table games while iGaming and sports betting posted strong gains.
Valley Forge Casino Resort was among the top performers across multiple categories, posting double-digit growth in both overall revenue and sports wagering. Presque Isle Downs recorded the single largest percentage increase in sports betting revenue at 591%.
