Pennsylvania gambling hits record revenues

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Pennsylvania gambling hits record revenues
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Gambling in December took the state gaming industry to a new record in revenue.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)says December broke a record for gaming revenue in the state.

According to a release from the board, the record was fueled by a nearly 28% increase in iGaming revenues.

Total gambling revenue increased 9.3% over 2022. That is the combined revenue of slot machines, table games, sports wagering, iGaming, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests.

Gross revenue from slot machines rose more than 3%.

Revenues from sports wagering rose more than 14%.

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