PA Gaming Control Board Reports 7.5% Revenue Increase in August

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced on Tuesday that the state generated $457,153,095 in gaming revenue for August 2023, which is a 7.5% increase from the previous year.

iGaming slots and tables were particularly successful during this past August, with slots gaining 39% from last year at $105,270,893 and tables going up 29% for a revenue total of $37,269,167. Both totals ease the major 35% drop by sports wagering in Pennsylvania over the last 12 months.

Locally, the three casinos remained somewhat steady. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and Live! Casino Pittsburgh each increased their revenue slightly at 2.79% and 1.65% respectively, while Hollywood Casino at The Meadows dipped down 3.62% from August 2022.