Pennsylvania gambling revenue rose 7% in April to $595.0 million, according to a media report.
The April revenue figure provides operators and investors a measure of Pennsylvania’s gambling market.
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported combined gaming and fantasy contest revenue of $535,268,188 in June 2026, down 1.73% from June 2025. Online casino games generated $242,529,493, a 14.10% year-on-year increase, while sports wagering taxable revenue was $30,962,098, down 39.57%.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks generated $77.2m in gross revenue in April, according to the report. Betting handle fell 9.8% year on year, while the reported hold was 12%.
Danish gambling spending totalled DKK680m in April, citing Spillemyndigheden figures. Spending increased 2.3% against the same month in 2025, with online gambling growing faster than other segments.
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