Pennsylvania recorded its fifth consecutive year of gambling revenue growth in 2025, reaching nearly $6.8 billion, a 10.7% increase from 2024. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board attributed much of this rise to a 27% jump in iGaming revenue.
This total more than doubles the state’s gambling revenue from 2016, illustrating a long-term shift in how residents and visitors participate in gaming. The growth also strengthened tax contributions, which climbed to nearly $3 billion statewide.
While the statewide picture remained positive, individual casino outcomes varied across Western Pennsylvania. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows posted nearly $350 million in revenue—an increase of almost 8% from the previous year. Lady Luck Casino at Nemacolin also reported a 9% rise, surpassing $28 million.
However, not all properties enjoyed similar gains. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh saw a slight revenue dip of 0.3%, finishing at $351.8 million, and Live Casino Pittsburgh experienced a 0.9% decrease, ending the year at about $116 million. Operational leaders indicated these modest declines were influenced by inconsistent foot traffic and short-term fluctuations, including months when unusually high jackpot payouts reduced net earnings.
Even with revenue dips, some casinos reported strength in specific verticals. Live Casino Pittsburgh noted significant gains in sports wagering—around 57% year-over-year—and nearly 9.5% growth in retail table games. Despite these increases, slot machine revenue declined by about 3%, reflecting broader shifts in how customers choose to gamble.
Casino operators also pointed to competition from unregulated skill games in bars and gas stations as a continued challenge. These devices, which operate without the same tax and regulatory oversight, have been cited as contributing to reduced in-casino play.
The ongoing rise of iGaming has increasingly influenced both statewide revenue totals and the health of physical casino operations. While digital gaming has become one of the largest contributors to statewide growth, it has also introduced complications for properties reliant on in-person traffic. Some casino leaders noted that declines in brick‑and‑mortar spending can impact jobs, tax contributions, and reinvestment in local facilities.
Even so, operators expressed optimism, citing diversified amenities such as restaurants, event spaces, and community offerings that continue to attract visitors beyond traditional gambling activities. Live Casino Pittsburgh, for example, plans to host local high school proms, aiming to strengthen its role as a community venue as gaming habits evolve.
