Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surges to $558M in July; Hollywood Casino Leads Market

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HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has released its July 2025 revenue report, revealing a robust 11.36% year-over-year increase across the state’s gaming industry. Total revenue reached $557.7 million, up from approximately $501 million in July 2024.

Key Highlights by Vertical

  • Retail Slots: $208.5M (+2% YOY)
    Remains the top-performing vertical, contributing the largest share of total revenue.
  • Retail Table Games: $76.2M (−4% YOY)
    Slight decline compared to $79.4M in July 2024.
  • iGaming Slots: $177.2M (+41.3% YOY)
    The fastest-growing segment, underscoring strong consumer demand for online play.
  • iGaming Table Games: $48.5M (+4% YOY)
    Continued steady growth in digital table offerings.
  • iGaming Poker: $2.5M (+10% YOY)
    Modest but notable gains in online poker activity.
  • Sports Betting: $40.6M (+5.2% YOY)
    Up from $38.6M last July, reflecting stable market expansion.
  • Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs): $3.5M (−1% YOY)
    Slight dip in performance.
  • Fantasy Sports Contests: $592,766 (−17% YOY)
    The only segment with a significant decline.

Top Performing Properties

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led all operators with $103.5 million in revenue, marking a 30.2% YOY increase. Other standout performers included:

CasinoJuly RevenueYOY Change
Valley Forge Casino Resort$88.9M+19.2%
Rivers Casino Philadelphia$57.5M+16.6%
Golden Nugget$7.6M+37.1%
Presque Isle Downs and Casino$12.5M+41.0%
Casino at Nemacolin$2.7M+12.1%

Despite its modest total, Nemacolin posted a respectable year-over-year gain.

Legislative Update

In related news, the Pennsylvania Senate has advanced a bill proposing a reduction in the number of slot machines permitted on casino floors—a move that could reshape future revenue dynamics across the state.

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