© Provided by WGAL Lancaster-Harrisburg The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Pa. hit record gaming revenue in March 2023.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said combined revenue from gaming in Pa. has hit an all-time high.
Total revenue topped the half-billion dollar mark last month for the first time since legalized gambling began in 2006.
- March 2023 total revenue: $515,278,831
- The total was an increase of 11.35% compared to March 2022
Sources of gaming in Pennsylvania include:
- Slot machines
- Table games
- Internet gaming
- Sports wagering
- Fantasy contests
- Video gaming terminals
Revenue last month at Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Dauphin County was nearly $81 million, which was up 27% from a year ago.
At Hollywood Casino in York, revenue was $9.3 million, an increase of 19%.
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