Pennsylvania casino revenues top $413 million in May

Pennsylvania casinos saw a more than $9 million revenue increase in May compared to the previous month, recently released figures show.

Combined gambling revenues last month exceeded $413 million compared to $404 million reported in April, according to data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. A comparison was not provided between May and the same period last year as facilities were closed because of the covid-19 pandemic.

However, figures reported last month were 42% higher compared to those in May 2019, when gambling revenues totaled $290.8 million.

Of the state’s 15 licensed casinos, Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Dauphin County saw the highest revenue total in May, bringing in more than $62.9 million.

Locally, Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore saw revenues of $29.4 million. Of that, $21.7 million was generated from slot machines, $6.2 million from table games and $1.5 million from retail and online sports wagering, according to the gaming control board.

At The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County, revenues totaled $20.6 million in May. Of that, $13.9 million was from slot machines, $2.6 million was generated from table games and $4 million from retail and online sports wagering.

Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin in Fayette County generated $2 million last month, including $1.8 million from slot machines and almost $151,630 from table games.

Live! Casino Pittsburgh, which opened in Hempfield’s Westmoreland Mall in November, saw revenues of $8.5 million last month. Of that, $7.2 million came from slot machines, $1.2 million was generated from table games and more than $78,730 came from retail sports wagering.

In casinos across the state, slot machine revenues totaled $201.3 million. Table games generated $77.2 million, video gambling terminal revenue was $3.6 million and fantasy contests added $1.9 million last month, all of which were slightly lower than what was reported in April.

However, online slot machine revenues brought in $67.2 million and online table game revenues reached $31.3 million, an increase compared to last month.

Sports betting also saw slightly increased revenues last month compared to April. In all, $27.7 million in revenues was generated in May compared to $26.2 million in April. Still, the total amount wagered last month totaled $447.4 million compared to $479.4 million in April.

PlayPennsylvania, an independent website covering legal and regulated gambling in the state, attributed the decrease in wagers to a slowdown in the sports betting industry typically seen between April and August. The organization noted the betting volume across the state saw one of the steeper declines compared to other states that have reported May numbers.

“The seasonal slowdown will continue to be a factor until bettors can place bets on Eagles, Steelers and Penn State football games,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for the PlayUSA.com network, which includes Play Pennsylvania. “And, with the popularity of online casinos holding even as retail casino customers return, the state’s gaming industry is in relatively good shape.”

Megan Tomasic is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Megan at 724-850-1203, mtomasic@triblive.com or via Twitter .