Pennsylvania: Online gaming overtakes slots as state’s primary gambling moneymaker

Pennsylvania gambling activity has continued to expand over the past year as the commonwealth posted a record $6.4 billion in revenues since July 2024.

The Keystone State shattered its year-old record by more than $500 million, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The total revenues are from money spent on slot machines, casino table games, sports betting, fantasy sports contests, online gambling and video game terminals.

For the first time, online gaming overtook slot machines as the largest gambling moneymaker in the commonwealth, generating $2.48 billion in revenue. Slot machine revenues totaled about $2.44 billion, according to state officials.