April saw another strong rise in gambling revenue across Pennsylvania, with the state pulling in $558.7 million from all licensed verticals. That marks a 10.7% year-on-year increase and continues the upward trajectory set earlier in 2025, though the total still falls just short of March’s all-time record.
Most of the lift came from iGaming, with revenue from online slots, table games, and poker reaching $227.7 million, up over 31% from last April. Slots alone brought in $169.5 million, while table games added another $55.9 million.
Online poker dropped slightly to $2.3 million, but the overall online picture remains overwhelmingly positive.
Specialist Platforms See Uptick as Online Gambling Evolves
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Their growing appeal shows how much the online space is shifting toward speed and convenience, whether you're playing on a major state-licensed site or exploring something more niche. The easier it is to get in and enjoy, the harder it is to lose that user.
While newer platforms are quietly redefining how users engage with online play, the broader revenue picture still reflects a market where long-standing partnerships and established infrastructure continue to deliver the most consistent financial results.
Big Names Still Lead in Online Casino Revenue
Hollywood Casino at Penn National stayed on top, generating $83.2 million from its digital partnerships. Valley Forge followed at $66.7 million, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia closed the top three with $35.9 million.
Retail numbers were more mixed. Slot machines across physical venues dipped by just over 1%, bringing in $203.1 million, while revenue from in-person table games rose 2.7% to hit $80.6 million.
Together, they still account for a big portion of the monthly take, but the gap between retail and online is narrowing fast.
Sportsbooks Log Higher Handle Without Revenue Boost
Sports betting, while not explosive, held steady. The total April handle came in at $711.6 million—up 10.1% from last year. Actual revenue from sports wagering sat at $42.5 million, barely moving year-on-year.
FanDuel, operating through Valley Forge, led the market once again with $20.1 million from nearly $270 million in wagers. DraftKings, through Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, followed with $12.1 million. Bet365 rounded out the top three with $1.9 million off a more modest handle.
Elsewhere, fantasy sports posted a mild 2.3% bump to reach $1.3 million. Video gaming terminals at truck stop locations saw a year-on-year drop of 3.6%, totaling $3.5 million.
State Steps Up Action on Unregulated Gambling
On the enforcement side, the state added 14 names to its Involuntary Exclusion List in April, and over 400 illegal skill machines were seized by the Attorney General’s office in a broader crackdown across western Pennsylvania.
A class-action lawsuit also emerged against DraftKings, alleging the operator exploited player behavior through targeted marketing and weak guardrails around responsible gambling.
In total, Pennsylvania collected $234.5 million in gambling-related taxes last month. Nearly $101 million came from iGaming alone, with another $15.3 million from sports betting and more than $116 million combined from land-based slots and tables.
With six months left in the fiscal year, Pennsylvania’s gambling industry is pacing well ahead of 2024, driven by a growing online market and consistent player demand, even as enforcement and regulatory friction continue to evolve behind the scenes.
More Players Are Logging In On Their Phones
Mobile use continues to dominate online gambling in Pennsylvania. Over 90 percent of all sports bets placed in April came through mobile apps, with online casinos seeing a similar shift.
Sessions are getting shorter, but more frequent, as users check in throughout the day rather than sitting down for extended play. This change in behavior is shaping how platforms are built—faster load times, simplified layouts, and fewer barriers between login and gameplay.
Operators that adapt to this pace are pulling ahead, especially as mobile access becomes the default for most regular users.
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