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Pennsylvania finished atop the country in commercial gambling revenue out of Nevada, recording $7.7 billion in 2025, according to the American Gaming Association.
The Keystone State is one of the richest gambling states in the country, having strong Pennsylvania online casinos and Pennsylvania sportsbooks. That’s without mentioning revenue generated from 17 retail casinos spread across the state.
Podium position for PA
Pennsylvania, essentially, earned a silver medal in 2025, finishing behind the mecca of gambling, which is no surprise. It also placed ahead of other states such as New Jersey, New York and Michigan.
The top five states generated the following outputs of commercial revenue, according to the AGA’s tracker:
- Nevada: $15.8 billion
- Pennsylvania: $7.7 billion
- New Jersey: $7.0 billion
- New York: $5.7 billion
- Michigan: $5.0 billion
As a whole, the 38 commercial gaming markets recorded $78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a 9.2% increase over the previous year.
Pennsylvania coming in second is an impressive feat. Bill Miller, CEO of the AGA, commented on the growth of the industry:
“For another year, legal commercial gaming in the United States has delivered exceptional results for consumers, operators, and the communities we serve.
“These record revenues and tax contributions demonstrate the broad appeal of regulated gaming markets and why strong state oversight remains essential as our industry evolves.”
iGaming catching up to retail
iGaming has easily been the driver of growth in Pennsylvania since 2020. The vertical delivered $3.1 billion in gross gaming revenue, which was an all-time record.
Here’s how the industry has grown over the years, in terms of revenue:
- 2022: $1.7 billion
- 2023: $2.1 billion
- 2024: $2.7 billion
- 2025: $3.1 billion
Last year was the closest iGaming came to retail casinos, which produced $3.4 billion in slots and table games revenue last year. Figures remained relatively flat from 2024.
Should iGaming continue to grow, it could catch the retail industry. In New Jersey, iGaming regularly out-performs Atlantic City casinos in non-summer months.
It might not be too long when online operators do the same in Pennsylvania.
Strong year for sports wagering
Sports operators posted $779.8 million in gross revenue in 2025, which is was another yearly record. The PGCB calculated adjusted revenue, coming in at $602.5 million.
Either way, the vertical has also grown at a high rate, at about 18% from 2024.
While iGaming has certainly carried the torch, sports wagering remains a huge part of Pennsylvania’s gambling industry.
There doesn’t appear to be any signs of slowing down either. Pennsylvania should continue to be a top gambling state in the entire US this year.
