The Keystone State’s gaming industry experienced a minor decline in April, with total earnings reaching $461.6 million, just a bit below the record-breaking $462.7 million achieved in March.
The state’s gambling income was up 14.5% compared to the same period last year, but down 0.2% from the previous month, according to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
All sectors witnessed year-over-year revenue increases except for two segments within the state’s regulated market.
Sports wagering saw the most significant surge, with revenue rising 28.0% to $33.7 million. Of that, $30.7 million came from internet betting and $3 million from physical betting locations. The state’s total wagers also climbed 19.5% to $572.8 million.
Valley Forge, in partnership with FanDuel, maintained its leading position in the sports betting market with $22.8 million in revenue and a $228.2 million handle. Hollywood Meadows Casino and its Barstool Sportsbook came in second with $3.5 million in revenue and a $120.3 million handle, followed by Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and BetRivers with $3 million in revenue and a $39.7 million handle.
In online gaming, revenue expanded 22.0% to $113.1 million. Online slot machine revenue for the month was $76.7 million, up 22.5% from last year, while online table game revenue also jumped 20.9% to $33 million.
The Keystone State’s online poker earnings surged by 22.8% in April, hitting a total of $2.9 million.
Hollywood Casino in Pennsylvania recorded the highest revenue at $45.2 million, followed closely by Rivers Casino in the City of Brotherly Love at $28.8 million, and Valley Forge Casino Resort at $21.5 million.
Pennsylvania’s physical slot machines continue to be the main source of gambling income, generating $217.9 million, a robust 8.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue from physical table games also saw a significant rise, jumping by 17.5% to $91.5 million.
Video gaming terminals and fantasy sports were the only sectors that experienced revenue dips in April.
Video gaming terminal revenue took a hit, dropping by 2.6% to $2.9 million, while the fantasy sports sector saw a considerable decline of 16.8% to $1.7 million. DraftKings reigned supreme in the fantasy sports arena, capturing $1 million in revenue, outpacing FanDuel at $638,605.
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