PA gambling revenues continue to ride high as sports wagering handle tops $800M

20 November 2023- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, during October 2023 was $483,006,194, an increase of 7.28% compared to revenue generated in October 2022.

Sources of gaming revenue regulated by the PGCB include slot machines, table games, internet gaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests and video gaming terminals (VGTs). The PGCB has posted separate reports for these types of gaming on its website, https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/. 

The following chart compiles all revenue generated in October 2023 by casinos, along with fantasy contests and VGTs operated by other vendors and includes a comparison to total revenue generated in October 2022.

Total tax revenue generated collectively through all forms of gaming and fantasy contests was $196,913,235* during October 2023.

October Revenue by Game Type