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Pennsylvania sets new monthly revenue record, reaching $625.4 million in May

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 2:35 PM
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has announced another monthly record for gaming revenue.

The PGCB on Wednesday reported revenue from gaming in the commonwealth during May was $625.5 million, or a 3.9% increase year-over-year. That’s the highest monthly total during Pennsylvania’s gaming era, besting the record of $623.1 million in May 2025.

The resulting tax revenue during May was $270 million.

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Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Grantsville led with gaming revenue of $115.4 million, up 7.8%. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia brought in $104.5 million, down 1.8%. Rivers Casino Philadelphia generated $60 million, up 3.7%.

Slot revenue in May, as in April, increased by 3.2% to $232 million. Parx Casino in Philadelphia brought in $35.5 million in slot revenue, up 2.8%. Wind Creek Bethlehem generated $26 million, up 2.%, and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s slot revenue was $24 million, up 2.1%.

Pennsylvania’s igaming revenue reached $254.8 million, up 9.4%. Hollywood Casino at Penn National generated $98.9 million, up 9.7%. Valley Forge Casino Resort posted igaming revenue of $69.8 million, up 9%, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia brought in $40.8 million, up 10.5%.

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During May, sports betting revenue reached $52.6 million from a handle of $595.5 million. Valley Forge Casino Resort had the highest sports betting handle in the state, $201.1 million, with revenue of $21.6 million. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Meadowlands followed with a handle of $189.1 million in May, yielding revenue of $15.1 million. Hollywood Casino York generated sports betting revenue of $3.1 million from a handle of $44.6 million.

 

 

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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.