Pennsylvania total gaming revenue September 2026: $555,036,870
Total gaming revenue grew by 4.07% year-over-year in September, driven by $249,306,637 in online casino games and a 50.45% surge in taxable sports wagering revenue.
Key takeaways
- 01Online casino games generated $249,306,637 in September 2026, marking a 6.82% increase over the previous year.
- 02Total sports wagering handle fell 6.09% to $798,743,169, but taxable revenue rose 50.45% to $44,737,408.
- 03Retail table games revenue dropped 18.07% year-over-year to $60,163,644.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported its September 2026 revenue across all forms of gaming, reaching $555,036,870 for the month. This represents a 4.07% increase over the $533,334,658 generated in September 2025, resulting in an overall tax contribution of $242,630,497 for the state.
September 2026 total sports wagering handle was $798,743,169 or 6.09% lower than the September 2025 handle of $850,549,347.
Online Casino Growth
Casino games offered online generated $249,306,637 during September 2026. Compared to revenue of $233,380,985 in September 2025, this represents an increase of 6.82%.
The revenue came primarily from online slot machines, which produced $197,374,613. Online table games added $49,661,543, while online poker contributed $2,270,481. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course remained the highest-grossing operator for the month.
| Casino Operator | Total iGaming Revenue | iSlots Revenue | iTables Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course | $99.0M | $75.4M | $23.1M |
| Valley Forge Casino Resort | $69.8M | $51.8M | $17.0M |
| Rivers Casino Philadelphia | $38.5M | $33.7M | $4.4M |
| Harrah’s Philadelphia | $13.4M | $11.4M | $1.6M |
| Golden Nugget | $7.4M | $7.6M | -$230,985 |
| Parx Casino | $5.9M | $5.2M | $713,789 |
The filing noted that Mount Airy Casino Resort ceased offering internet gaming in September 2025.
Sports Wagering and Retail Results
While the total handle for sports betting dropped by 6.09% to $798,743,169, the taxable revenue figure for September 2026 was $44,737,408. This is 50.45% higher when compared to September 2025 when taxable revenue was $29,735,588. Of the total sports revenue, online operations accounted for $40,335,840, and retail locations produced $4,401,568. Valley Forge Casino Resort led the market with $15,769,542 in total sports revenue.
September’s revenue from the play of retail slot machines was $196,159,216, a 2.44% increase from the $191,490,486 generated in September 2025. Casinos operated 24,523 slot machines during the month. Conversely, Retail Table Games revenue for September 2026 was $60,163,644, a decrease of 18.07% from September 2025 when revenue was $73,429,242.
The newly constructed Happy Valley Casino is included in the state totals, having opened in April 2026.
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Video Gaming Terminals and Fantasy Contests
Video gaming terminals (VGTs) generated an adjusted revenue of $3,178,169 in September 2026, which is 4.90% lower than the $3,341,931 collected in September 2025. By the end of September 2026, all VGT operators offered the maximum permitted five machines at each of the 72 qualified truck stop establishments.
Fantasy Contests revenue saw a steeper decline, dropping to $1,491,795. This marks a decrease of 23.75% over September 2025, when revenue was $1,956,427. DraftKings led the fantasy segment with $1,114,888. FanDuel followed with $312,236.
Tax Revenue Contributions
The combined gaming verticals produced a total tax revenue of $242,630,497 during September 2026. The PGCB reported the following tax contributions by sector:
- Internet Casino-Type Gaming: $114,866,951
- Retail Slot Machines: $99,288,203
- Sports Wagering: $16,105,467
- Retail Table Games: $10,493,458
- Video Gaming Terminals: $1,652,648
- Fantasy Contests: $223,769
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