The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released its monthly revenue report on April 17, 2026, covering all regulated gaming activities for March 2026. This includes casinos, iGaming/online casino games, sports wagering, video gaming terminals at truck stops, and fantasy contests.
The big March numbers come on the heels of a strong performance in February. This occurred despite Super Bowl betting numbers being down.
Overall Gaming Revenue
Total revenue for March amounted to $602.4 million (precisely $602,399,907), representing a year-over-year increase of 4.85% compared to March 2025’s $574.5 million. This generated approximately $259.2 million in tax revenue for the state.
Pennsylvania’s gaming sector has shown steady growth in recent years, largely driven by the expansion of online/iGaming and sports betting. However, retail casino performance can vary by property and month.
Sports betting emerged as a significant driver of the overall increase, with revenue reaching $47.86 million, which most reports round to $47.8 million. This represents a 77.1% increase from $27.03 million in March 2025. The total amount wagered (handle) was $730.85 million, down 13.3% from $842.86 million the prior year. The revenue surge, despite a lower handle, points to a stronger hold percentage of 6.55% this March, which was more favorable for operators than in the prior year.
Tax revenue from sports wagering was about $17.23 million. FanDuel, operating through partners like Valley Forge, continued to dominate the online sports betting market share.
Top Pennsylvania Online Casino Performers
The report breaks out revenue by casino property, typically including slots, table games, and their share of online/iGaming revenue tied to the license:
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Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (Grantville area): $116.3 million, up 8.5% year-over-year. It led the state again. Its iGaming portion alone was strong at around $100.8 million, up 11.1%.
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Valley Forge Casino Resort (King of Prussia area): $98.8 million, up a robust 14.6%. It also posted solid iGaming results of approximately $67.4 million, up 4.1%, and had the highest sports betting handle among properties at $243.6 million, generating $18.6 million in sports revenue.
Other notable mentions from reports include Parx Casino with $57.8 million, down 1.7%.
iGaming, which includes online slots and table games, contributed significantly statewide, with revenue around $254.7 million, up approximately 6.9%, continuing a trend of online growth outpacing some retail segments.
The Bigger Picture in PA
Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) at truck stops added a smaller sum of $3.87 million, up 4.1%. Fantasy contests generated about $1.07 million, down slightly.
Pennsylvania remains one of the largest and most mature gaming markets in the U.S., with a mix of 17 retail casinos, extensive online options, and sports betting. In the prior full fiscal year (FY 2024/25), the industry generated billions in total revenue and nearly $3 billion in tax revenue, much of which supports property tax relief and other state programs.
Last month’s results reflect a solid yet not explosive month overall, with sports betting’s efficiency (better hold) and continued iGaming strength helping offset any softness elsewhere. For full details, including breakdowns by category and property, the PGCB publishes official reports on its website under the revenue section.
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- Source: https://sportshandle.com/pennsylvania-online-casinos-and-sports-betting-set-record/