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Pennsylvania gaming revenue reaches $595 million in April, up 6.5%

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:45 PM
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Tuesday reported revenue generated from all forms of gaming, including fantasy contests in April, of $595 million, up 6.5% year-over-year.

Sports wagering revenue was up 38.6% to $58.9 million this year.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Grantsville led Pennsylvania casinos with gaming revenue of $109 million, up 11.6%. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia brought in $105.8 million, up 6.8%, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia generated $60 million, up 6.8%.

Slot revenue in April slightly increased by 1.7% to $206.6 million this year. Parx Casino brought in $32.7 million, upp 4.1%. Wind Creek Bethlehem generated $23.4 million, up 4.%, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh reported $18.1 million, down 13.2%.

Pennsylvania’s igaming revenue was $245.7 million, up 7.9%. Hollywood Casino at Penn National generated $93.6 million, up 12.5%. Valley Forge Casino Resort posted $69.6 million, up 4.3%, while Rivers Casino Philadelphia brought in $40.7 million, up 13.3%.

Valley Forge Casino Resort had the highest sports betting handle in the state, $219.8 million, with revenue of $23.9 million. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Meadowlands followed with a handle of $191.5 million, yielding revenue of $17.6 million. Hollywood Casino York generated sports betting revenue of $5.1 million from a handle of $52.5. million.

Overall tax revenue during April was $255,257,991.

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.