Pennsylvania’s gaming industry kicks off 2025 with impressive momentum, building on a record-breaking 2024. The latest figures reveal substantial growth, particularly in the iGaming sector.
Key Takeaways:
- Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6.13 billion in 2024, setting a new record
- January 2025 revenue totaled $529 million, an 11% increase year-over-year
- iGaming continues to be the primary driver of growth, with a 40.5% surge in online GGR
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Maintains Strong Performance
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has released its January 2025 revenue report, showcasing the continued strength of the state’s gaming industry. The total revenue from various gaming verticals, including brick-and-mortar casinos, iGaming, sports betting, fantasy sports, and video gaming terminals, amounted to over $529 million. This figure represents a nearly 11% increase compared to January 2024.
iGaming Leads the Charge
Online casinos have emerged as the powerhouse of Pennsylvania’s gaming industry. In January 2025, iGaming generated a record-breaking gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $210.7 million, marking a 40.5% increase from the previous year. This substantial growth aligns with the broader trend observed in 2024, where iGaming revenue climbed to $2.17 billion, offsetting a slight decline in land-based casino revenue.
American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller commented on this trend, stating, “Commercial gaming continues to demonstrate unprecedented success. Much of this growth has been driven by the continued expansion in online gaming.”
Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Show Resilience
Despite the surge in online gaming, Pennsylvania’s physical casinos have shown resilience. The 17 land-based casinos reported a combined GGR of $261.5 million in January 2025, a 4% increase from the previous year. Slot revenue rose by 5% to $187.8 million, while table games saw a 1.5% increase to $73.7 million.
Parx Casino in Bensalem maintained its position as the top-performing physical casino with GGR of $45.4 million, followed by Wind Creek Bethlehem at $40.7 million.
Sports Betting Faces Challenges
The sports betting vertical experienced a year-over-year decline in January 2025, primarily due to the success of the Philadelphia Eagles in their playoff run. Despite this setback, online sports betting continued to dominate, accounting for all but $2.3 million of the total sports betting revenue.
Valley Forge Casino Resort Leads Overall
When considering all gaming verticals, Valley Forge Casino Resort emerged as the top-grossing casino in Pennsylvania for January 2025, with combined GGR of nearly $97.8 million. The casino’s partnership with FanDuel, the leading sportsbook in the state, contributed significantly to this success.
As Pennsylvania’s gaming industry continues to evolve, the strong performance of iGaming and the resilience of brick-and-mortar casinos suggest a promising outlook for 2025 and beyond.
