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BETTING AT PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSBOOKS DIPS AGAIN IN JUNE, BUT REVENUE JUMPS State closes eventful fiscal year with more than $5.6 billion in sports wagering, $1.1 billion in online casino revenue, according to PlayPennsylvania

Wagering at Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks dropped for a third consecutive month, but that didn’t stop sportsbooks from making significant revenue gains as the summer offseason trudged on. The down month closed a dramatic fiscal year that saw more than $5.5 billion in sports wagers and an online casino gaming market that continues to compete with New Jersey as the nation’s largest, according to PlayPennsylvania, which tracks regulated online gaming and sports betting in the state.
“Betting volume typically falls over the summer, but sportsbooks tend to win more per bet on sports like golf and tennis,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for the PlayUSA.com network, which includes PlayPennsylania.com. “That really helped sportsbooks in June and will help them to continue to weather the offseason even as bettors engage less.”
Online and retail sportsbooks in Pennsylvania combined to take in $420.2 million in wagers in June, down 6.1% from $447.5 million in May, according to official data released Monday. Sportsbooks’ gross gaming revenue jumped to $42.5 million, though, which was up 13.6% from $37.4 million in May. The month’s gross receipts produced $34.2 million in taxable revenue, which yielded $11.6 million in state taxes and $684,510 in local share assessments.
Still hampered by pandemic-related shutdowns, sportsbooks generated just $89.0 million wagers and $8.0 million in gross gaming revenue in June 2020. But those results would hardly be a harbinger of the fiscal year ahead, which brought:
- $5.6 billion in sports wagering, up 121.0% from $2.5 billion in FY 2019-20.
- $440.7 million in gross gaming revenue, up 169.9% from $163.3 million in FY 2019-20.
- $308.8 million in taxable revenue, up 128.0% from $135.5 million in FY 2019-20.
- $111.2 million in state and local taxes, up 128.0% from $48.8 million in FY 2019-20.
Pennsylvania, which celebrated two years of online sports betting in June, has now taken in $8.1 billion in online and retail wagering since launch. Only New Jersey and Nevada have taken in more over that time.
“By any measure, Pennsylvania’s entry into sports betting has been an unqualified success, and the market has yet to fully mature,” said Valerie Cross, analyst for PlayPennsylvania.com. “Importantly, with more than $111 million in state and local taxes over the fiscal year no state takes in more in tax revenue from sports betting than Pennsylvania. That is where the state truly stands out.”
In June, 90.3%, or $379.3 million, of all sports bets were made online, a fitting end to a fiscal year that saw an increasing number of bets made online. FanDuel only increased its dominance of the online market, producing $162.5 million in online wagering, up from $160.9 million in May. By taking in 42.9% of all online wagers in June, FanDuel posted its largest share of the market since August. Gross gaming revenue in June jumped to $19.7 million from $17.6 million in May, generating $16.4 million in taxable revenue.
DraftKings was second in the state with $86.0 million in bets, down from $100.0 million in May. That resulted in $6.4 million in gross revenue, up from $5.2 million in May, and $5.7 million in taxable revenue. Penn National’s Barstool-branded app was fourth with $31.9 million in June wagering, down from $43.6 million in May. Those bets yielded $3.2 million in gross revenue, up from $2.8 million in May, and $2.2 million in taxable revenue.
The online leaders were followed by:
- BetMGM ($37.4 million handle, up from $32.4 million; $3.2 million in gross gaming revenue, up from $2.2 million)
- BetRivers ($18.5 million handle, up/down from $19.1 million; $1.4 million GGR, up from $1.2 million)
- Fox Bet ($12.6 million handle, down from $14.2 million; $934,728 GGR, down from $964,405)
- PlaySugarHouse ($11.3 million handle, down from $12.2 million; $918,873 in GGR, up from $832,368)
- Parx Casino ($9.8 million handle, down from $11.1 million; $1.1 million GGR, even with May)
- Unibet ($4.7 million handle, down from $5.5 million; $376,848 GGR, down from $390,170)
- TwinSpires ($2.2 million handle, down from $3.2 million; $194,104 GGR, up from $120,582)
- Caesars ($1.5 million handle, down from $2.7 million; $56,986 GGR, up from -$65,823)
- Betfred ($771,648 handle, down from $2.5 million; $33,801 GGR, down from $101,781)
- Betway ($14,883 handle, $3,655 in GGR)
Meanwhile, retail sportsbooks continued on their road to health with $40.9 million in wagers in June, up from $40.1 million in May. Those bets yielded $4.9 million in taxable revenue, up from $5.2 million in May. Rivers-Philadelphia led the retail market with $8.0 million in bets, topping Parx Casino’s $6.4 million handle.
“With no Sixers to bet on and with the Phillies and Pirates sagging in the standings, sportsbooks will have to get creative in driving action in July and August,” Gouker said. “The Olympics later this month should help fill the gap, but it won’t be until football season that we see significant growth return to either retail or online sportsbooks.”
Online casinos and poker
Gross gaming revenue at online casinos and poker rooms topped $100 million for the fourth consecutive month, even as it fell to $100.8 million in June, down from $110.8 million in May. June’s Gross revenue produced $88.9 million in taxable revenue, down from $101.3 million in May, and $37.2 million in state and local taxes.
Pennsylvania’s online gambling market has boomed since the beginning of the pandemic, taking in more than $1 billion in gross revenue over the fiscal year. New Jersey’s $107.1 million in gross gaming revenue topped Pennsylvania in June, making the Garden State No. 1 among U.S. markets in June. But near the two-year anniversary of the launch of online casinos in Pennsylvania, which debuted on May 31, 2019, online gambling has generated more in monthly gross gaming revenue than New Jersey for two of the last seven months, including in May.
For fiscal year 2020-21, Pennsylvania’s online casinos and poker rooms generated:
- $1.1 billion in gross gaming revenue, up 259.8% from $297.3 million in FY 2019-20.
- $897.2 million in taxable revenue, up 272.5% from $240.9 million in FY 2019-20.
- $372.7 million in state and local taxes, up 283.4% from $97.2 million in FY 2019-20.
- $31.9 billion in online casino wagering, up 291.4% from $8.1 billion in FY 2019-20.
“The growth of online casinos over the past 15 months has forever altered the landscape of Pennsylvania’s gaming industry,” Cross said. “The potential of Pennsylvania was obvious from the start. But the expansion over the last year to the cusp of becoming the largest online gambling market in the country, capable of generating more than $1 billion in revenue in a single year, has been remarkable.”
Other highlights from May:
- Wagering on online casino games reached $3.1 billion in June, up from $1.7 billion in June 2020 but down from $3.3 billion in May.
- Online casino and poker rooms generated $3.4 million per day in gross gaming revenue over the 30 days in June, down from $3.6 million per day in May.
- Penn National, which includes the DraftKings, BetMGM, Barstool, and Hollywood casinos, topped the market with $37.2 million in revenue. Rivers-Philadelphia, which includes PlaySugarHouse, Borgata, and BetRivers casinos, was second with $27.3 million in revenue.
- Betway PA soft-launched its online casino and sportsbook in late June through its partnership with Live! Casino Philadelphia, adding another operator to the Pennsylvania landscape.
- Poker revenue in June fell to $2.4 million from $2.6 million in May. Mount Airy/PokerStars topped operators with $2.0 million in June.
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Governor Shapiro Signs Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, Bringing Pennsylvania into Shared Online Poker Market

Governor Josh Shapiro signed an agreement accepting Pennsylvania as the sixth member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for poker. This expansion of online gaming for poker creates more choice and freedom for an estimated 150,000 online poker players in Pennsylvania and expands the pool of online poker players by more than 50%. With the Commonwealth’s entry into MSIGA, Pennsylvania becomes the largest state in the shared market that now covers over 38 million Americans.
The Commonwealth joins New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan as participants in MSIGA, allowing the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to work with its online operators and the other state gaming agencies to ensure that Pennsylvania’s approximately 150,000 online poker players are provided with the same assurances offered through other online gaming options by using a fair and thoroughly tested platform. This expansion will also afford larger prize pools without requiring an increase in buy-in amounts.
“This is a commonsense step to support hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, grow our economy, and bring in more revenue to support our schools, our seniors, our small businesses, and more. Three of our neighbors are already part of this agreement – and with this action today, we’re making sure Pennsylvania remains competitive in a rapidly growing online market,” said Governor Shapiro.
Online Pennsylvania poker players will be able to participate in the multi-state games beginning on April 28, 2025 will include BetMGM and PA Borgata Online with others expected to join soon.
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Enthusiast Gaming’s Luminosity Crowns Three New Creators in Record-Breaking Rising Stars Campaign

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. announced the successful conclusion of Rising Stars 2025, its annual creator competition hosted by Luminosity Gaming. The event culminated with a high-energy livestream finale on April 18 that aired simultaneously on Twitch, Kick, and YouTube, spotlighting five standout finalists and capping off the most successful season in the program’s history.
The season was presented by Elgato, with key sponsorship from Cash App, Corsair, CTRL, Fisher College, FocusFuel, JLab, Juvee Energy Drink, PüK Gaming, Sprecher Brewing Company, Starforge Systems, and U.GG. Their support enabled brand-building opportunities, professional development and meaningful exposure for thousands of contestants, delivered through custom content, branded segments, logo placements, and social media activations that authentically connected each brand to a highly engaged creator audience.
After weeks of submissions, creative challenges and community engagement, the Rising Stars 2025 competition, featuring more than 5800 entrants from across the gaming landscape, culminated in a dramatic, high-energy finale live broadcast to fans worldwide. The final five creators, Shortypie, Astrobounder, BPala, CozyZozie, and BillyGoat, competed in a series of on-camera challenges before the final three advanced to the campaign’s final “Split or Steal” segment. In a powerful and unexpected twist, the three finalists—BillyGoat, CozyZozie, and BPala—chose to split the grand prize equally and each earned the title of Rising Star and a content creator agreement with Luminosity Gaming. This live decision, made in front of thousands of viewers, was widely celebrated by fans and reflected the spirit of collaboration, integrity and mutual respect that defined the entire season.
The Rising Stars 2025 campaign amassed over 500 million social media impressions, marking a new high for Luminosity’s creator programming. The campaign trended multiple times on X (formerly Twitter) and drew millions of views across platforms through short-form content, behind-the-scenes clips, sponsored livestreams, and community-driven storytelling.
“Rising Stars 2025 shattered every record we’ve had for a creator competition. More than just a competition, this season showcased the creativity, inclusivity, and collaborative spirit that define not only Luminosity, but the future of the creator economy. We’re extremely excited to welcome these three new Rising Stars to Luminosity,” said Alex Gonzalez, Chief Marketing Officer at Enthusiast Gaming.
“This whole experience still feels surreal. Joining Luminosity and getting the chance to collaborate with brands I’ve admired for years is truly a dream come true. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter where I can continue growing, create meaningful content alongside incredible creators, and stay true to what makes my content uniquely mine. I’m beyond excited to turn this passion into a sustainable, long-term career,” said Rising Stars 2025 Winner, Zoe ‘CozyZozie.
As newly signed creators, all three winners will immediately begin collaborating with Luminosity and its brand partners, launching new content series, engaging in brand campaigns, collaborating with Luminosity’s creator network, and continuing to grow their platforms within a professionally supported environment.
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As part of the expansion, guests can anticipate a multitude of exciting new slot machines added across both locations, bringing more variety and more chances to win at each stop. At Indian Head Casino, the excitement continues with the addition of craps and roulette providing even more ways to play and win. Spanish 21, 3-Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Mini-Baccarat will also be available in future expansions.
In addition to gaming enhancements, both Indian Head Casino and Plateau Travel Plaza are undergoing full restaurant remodels, with new dining options being introduced to serve up greater flavor and comfort for guests on the go or staying to play.
“These upgrades reflect our commitment to investing in both our communities and our guests. Whether you’re stopping at Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras or visiting Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs, you’ll see a fresh new look, new games, and new ways to enjoy your time with us,” said Shawn McDaniel, General Manager at Indian Head Gaming.
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