Pennsylvania’s casinos and gaming operators reported a combined gaming revenue of approximately $595 million in April 2026, marking a 6.5% increase from $558.7 million in April 2025, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
- iGaming drove Pennsylvania’s April gaming growth, generating $245.8 million in revenue.
- Sports betting revenue surged 38.6% despite a decline in wagering handle.
- Total Pennsylvania gaming revenue rose 6.5% year over year to $595 million.
The state’s taxable revenue for the month totaled about $255.3 million.
April’s revenue encompasses traditional casino operations (slots and table games), internet gaming (iGaming), sports wagering, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals (VGTs). This period also saw initial revenue contributions from the newly launched Happy Valley Casino, which began operations on April 24.
Retail slot revenue modestly increased by 1.8% to $206.7 million, while retail table games dipped 2.4% to $78.7 million. Video gaming terminals posted a 5% gain to $3.7 million, with all qualified truck stop locations maximizing machine deployment.
Despite this, it still resembles an increase to February numbers. Retail slots and table games posted modest gains, slot machine revenue rose about 3.1% to $192.1 million while table games increased roughly 2.1% to $72.6 million, despite a slight decline in the number of floor machines.Â
Digital Gaming Dominates – Again
This month, regional operators showed mixed results. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course led with $109 million in total revenue, an 11.6% rise, supported by robust iGaming and sports wagering gains. Valley Forge Casino Resort followed closely at $106 million. Conversely, Live! Casino Philadelphia and several others reported declines.
iGaming as the dominant revenue source, contributing roughly $245.8 million—around 41% of total gaming revenue—up nearly 8%. Online slots led iGaming with $195.2 million, reflecting a 15.2% year-over-year rise. Sports wagering revenue surged 38.6% to $59 million despite a nearly 10% decline in total wagering handle, indicating higher sportsbook margins.
The opening of Happy Valley Casino marks a modest expansion in retail gaming capacity, though its April revenue was limited by its late-month launch. As Pennsylvania’s gaming market grows increasingly competitive, iGaming continues to anchor the state’s revenue strength, while sports wagering profits demonstrate notable volatility.
