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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

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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:

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  • $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.”

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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:

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  • 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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Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.

Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.

Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.

Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.

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Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.

Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.

“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”

Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.

“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”

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Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].

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Registration and program details will be released later this fall.

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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.

Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestoneit’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

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On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”

Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.

 

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