Key Highlights
- Total gaming revenue across Pennsylvania hit $602.4 million for March 2026, representing a 4.85% year-over-year increase and delivering $259.2 million to state coffers.
- Online casino platforms generated $254.7 million, marking a 6.9% gain, with digital slot machines specifically increasing 12.2% to $201.4 million.
- Sports wagering revenue jumped 77.1% to reach $47.9 million even as overall betting volume decreased 13.3% to $730.9 million.
- Traditional casino floors experienced declines, with retail slots down 2.8% and table games falling 3.9%.
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National topped all venues with $116.3 million in revenue, an 8.5% annual increase.
March 2026 delivered $602.4 million in combined gaming revenue for Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling sector. The figures represent a 4.85% year-over-year gain, based on data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
State tax collections from gaming activities totaled $259.2 million for the month. Revenue streams included traditional slot machines, table games, online casino offerings, sports betting platforms, video gaming terminals, and daily fantasy sports.
The monthly performance revealed a notable transition in gambling preferences throughout the Commonwealth. Digital platforms—specifically online casinos and sports betting—fueled expansion, while brick-and-mortar venues experienced contraction.
Digital Platforms Outperform Traditional Casino Floors
Pennsylvania’s land-based casino properties delivered inconsistent results for March. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course captured top honors among all facilities, recording $116.3 million in adjusted gross revenue—an 8.5% year-over-year improvement.
Valley Forge Casino Resort demonstrated robust performance with a 14.6% revenue increase to $98.8 million. Caesars Virginia brought in $34.2 million in adjusted gross revenue for the reporting period.
Several properties encountered headwinds. Parx Casino experienced a modest decline to $57.8 million. Wind Creek Bethlehem saw revenue contract 9.2% to $45.9 million.
Across Pennsylvania’s retail casino floors, slot machine revenue totaled $216.2 million, reflecting a 2.8% decrease from March 2025. Table game revenue similarly weakened, falling 3.9% to $78.7 million.
The digital gambling landscape presented a contrasting narrative. Online slot machines generated $201.4 million, up 12.2% year-over-year.
Combined iGaming revenue across all online casino products reached $254.7 million, representing a 6.9% annual gain. This positions online casino revenue nearly equal to retail slot machine performance.
Harrah’s Philadelphia emerged as a standout digital performer. The property’s iGaming operations surged 42.7% compared to the prior-year period.
Sportsbook Win Rates Climb Despite Reduced Betting Activity
Sports betting results revealed an interesting divergence. Total wagers placed across all platforms declined 13.3% to $730.9 million.
Yet taxable sports betting revenue soared 77.1% to $47.9 million. The disparity indicates operators retained a significantly higher percentage of customer wagers during the month.
Valley Forge Casino Resort nearly doubled its sports betting revenue, climbing to $18.6 million. Presque Isle Downs experienced explosive 591% growth in sports wagering revenue, reaching $2.3 million.
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows expanded its sports betting revenue by 65.4% to $14.5 million.
Video gaming terminals across truck stop and bar locations added $3.9 million to statewide revenue, up 4.1%. Daily fantasy sports revenue slipped nearly 10% to $1.1 million.
DraftKings maintained its position as Pennsylvania’s leading fantasy sports provider, generating $834,000 in monthly revenue.
March’s comprehensive report demonstrates that digital channels now power Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue expansion. Land-based operations contracted across both primary categories—slots and tables—while internet-based gaming and sports wagering recorded substantial gains.
Valley Forge Casino Resort distinguished itself among top-tier performers, achieving double-digit expansion in total revenue alongside significant sports betting growth. Presque Isle Downs registered the state’s most dramatic percentage gain in sports betting revenue at 591%.
