Pennsylvania Casinos Struggle As Eagles' Success Dampens Gambling Income, Aggregate Gaming Earnings Remain Uptrending
By: Grant Mitchell, a fired-up former Hokie, ex-NCAA track and field athlete, and rabid sports fan and bettor, uncensored and unfiltered.
Check out Grant's blow-by-blow coverage of sports betting industry news, keeping your fingers on the pulse of the latest happenings. This betting badass joined the big leagues in 2021 and sacked his way through Forbes and VSiN to earn a shiny rep in the ranks. When not stacking chips, you'll find him pumping iron, strolling around town, or planted in front of the screen for the game du jour.
Laying it All Out:
- Buckle Up, Bucko!: PA sportsbooks copped a 28.6% drop in sports betting revenue between 2024 and 2025; oof!
- Super Bowl LIII: The Betting Bonanza: PA sportsbooks took in more than $100 million in Super Bowl wagers for 2025.
- Boom! Bust!: Pennsylvania's overall gaming revenue saw a year-over-year boost in 2025, shattering records amidst the betting malaise.
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Full Disclosure:
Pennsylvania's sports betting market has taken a hit, revealing a 40.7% decrease in gross gaming revenue year-over-year in March 2025. Check this: the $27 million revenue generated in March 2025 pales in comparison to $45.6 million in March 2024[2][3][5].
But don't get too down about it. The total sports wagering handle grew by 5.3% to $842.9 million in March 2025, up from $800.7 million in March 2024[3][5]. The state's top dogs, FanDuel and Valley Forge Casino Resort, reigned supreme as the top-performing sports betting operators in March 2025[3].
On a brighter note, the broader gaming market in Pennsylvania reached new heights in March 2025, fueled by iGaming and other sectors[3][5]. So, while the sports betting scene might have lost some luster, the Keystone State is still cashing in big time, leaving no reason to hang up those lucky charms just yet. Giddy up!
Source List:
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
- PGCB Sports Wagering Report March 2025
- Pennsylvania’s Online Gaming Market Reaches Record Mark in March 2025
- Pennsylvania's iGaming Revenue Hits Record High in March 2021
- iGaming Will Be The Key To Pennsylvania's Record-Breaking Gaming Revenue
- Grant Mitchell, an ex-athlete and sports fanatic, provides unfiltered news on the sports betting industry, including online casino and Las Vegas developments.
- In 2025, Pennsylvania sportsbooks endured a significant 28.6% drop in sports betting revenue compared to the previous year, while online casino and iGaming sectors showed growth.
- Despite the revenue decline, Pennsylvania's overall gaming market continued to soar in 2025, shattering records and setting new highs, thanks in part to the online casino sector.
- The honchos at FanDuel and Valley Forge Casino Resort stood atop the sports betting scene in Pennsylvania in 2025, while the state's total sports wagering handle increased by 5.3% that year.
- In the broader gaming and finance landscape, Pennsylvania's sports betting industry faces stiff competition from the online casino and banking-and-insurance sectors, a challenge that may affect future revenue projections.
- Amidst the gaming and sports industry headlines, Pennsylvania's sportsbooks, casinos, and online platforms are navigating ongoing changes in regulations, licenses, and consumer behavior.
