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The stunning Maria Lapiedra is the new dealer in Grand Croupier Roulette from MGA Games

The table game includes the image and original voice-overs of the famous actress and television presenter Maria Lapiedra
MGA Games, experts in developing and distributing localised content for online casino operators, have turned famous actress and television presenter Maria Lapiedra into the latest croupier in their Grand Croupier Roulette game.
The authentic Greek goddess, Maria Lapiedra, welcomes players to her temple, guiding them in the roulette game like any good croupier. Players will love the realistic photography and special 3D scenes set in Ancient Greece that MGA Games used to produce the game.
María Lapiedra joins the cast of famous artists and personalities such as El Dioni, Sonia Monroy, Rebeca, and Chiquito, and for whom MGA Games hold intellectual property rights for their inclusion in the Grand Croupier Roulette table game. The original voiceover of Maria encourages and accompanies players while they play.
Grand Croupier Roulette from MGA Games is the first localised roulette game in the gambling sector that unites the European RNG roulette version with the MGA Games’ Spanish Celebrities concept. An original idea especially conceived for the Spanish market based on popular characters familiar to the general public.
This MGA Games roulette game uses a 3D engine unrivalled in the market. It also has multi-environment, multi-character options and is marketed in multiple languages, making it available to online casinos around the world.
Among other technical specifications for Grand Croupier Roulette, it is worth noting its top ratio of games per hour feature, the Quick Bet mode and ‘Turbo’ mode, as well as the configurable bet values. The game also offers the option for monitoring games and consulting statistics in real-time.
And in its mobile version, María Lapiedra Grand Croupier Roulette gives an admirable, fully immersive experience thanks to MGA Games’ Triple View design and the excellent usability of its menus and ergonomic buttons that adapt to any device.
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PGCB Reports Record Revenue of Nearly $6.4 Billion from Legal Gambling in State Fiscal Year

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) today reported that revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2024/2025 of gaming it regulates reached a record level of $6,394,641,819.
This figure consists of the combined revenue from casino slot machines and table games, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs) and fantasy sports contests. The amount eclipses the previous high for revenue in a fiscal year of $5,892,516,807 achieved in 2023/2024. Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30.
The resulting tax revenue from the play of these games in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 was $2,797,395,982. That figure eclipses the previous high for tax revenue in a fiscal year achieved during 2023/2024 of approximately $2.54 billion. The estimated amounts for revenue and taxes being reported are prior to any possible adjustments by the PA Department of Revenue.
Tax revenue from the various forms of gaming regulated by the PGCB is returned to Pennsylvanians in a number of ways. These include, but are not limited to:
- school property tax reduction on an owner’s primary residence;
- state, county, and local economic development, safety and recreational projects;
- support of the agricultural industry through support of horse racing; and,
- revenue toward the Commonwealth’s General Fund.
A comparison of combined revenue is below:
Fiscal Year |
Slot Machine Revenue |
iGaming Revenue |
Table Games Revenue |
Sports Wagering Revenue |
VGT’s Revenue |
Fantasy Sports Contests |
Total Gaming Revenue |
12/13 |
$2,428,887,430 |
|
$713,107,163 |
|
|
|
$3,141,994,593 |
13/14 |
$2,319,890,598 |
|
$731,874,861 |
|
|
|
$3,051,765,460 |
14/15 |
$2,335,787,919 |
|
$779,738,065 |
|
|
|
$3,115,525,984 |
15/16 |
$2,388,658,549 |
|
$839,177,086 |
|
|
|
$3,227,835,635 |
16/17 |
$2,336,152,508 |
|
$866,518,820 |
|
|
|
$3,202,671,328 |
17/18 |
$2,352,320,937 |
|
$895,278,806 |
|
|
$2,349,569 |
$3,249,949,311 |
18/19 |
$2,378,859,341 |
|
$885,588,231 |
$21,730,113 |
|
$23,588,490 |
$3,309,766,175 |
19/20 |
$1,697,955,473 |
$240,894,852 |
$644,543,736 |
$113,724,759 |
$6,798,123 |
$20,868,176 |
$2,724,785,117 |
20/21 |
$1,887,573,437 |
$897,216,020 |
$721,763,471 |
$308,849,184 |
$31,334,744 |
$28,186,529 |
$3,874,923,386 |
21/22 |
$2,410,313,212 |
$1,232,309,138 |
$1,015,735,661 |
$315,716,247 |
$41,584,158 |
$27,308,976 |
$5,042,967,392 |
22/23 |
$2,452,239,440 |
$1,532,761,065 |
$974,018,112 |
$491,960,612 |
$42,114,593 |
$20,668,195 |
$5,513,762,017 |
23/24 |
$2,438,537,357 |
$1,949,017,248 |
$958,027,818 |
$486,566,429 |
$41,105,387 |
$19,262,568 |
$5,892,516,807 |
24/25 |
$2,440,474,767 |
$2,477,083,825 |
$928,915,940 |
$487,639,844 |
$41,392,843 |
$19,134,601 |
$6,394,641,819 |
Retail Slot Machine Revenue
Fiscal Year 2024/25 gross revenue from slot machines at the casinos was $2,440,474,767, a 0.08% increase in revenue when compared to the $2,438,537,357 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Slot machine revenue for each of the casinos, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:
Retail Slot Machine Revenue by Operator |
Slot Machine Revenue FY2024/25 |
Slot Machine Revenue FY2023/24 |
% Change |
Parx Casino |
$377,741,868 |
$377,032,792 |
0.19% |
Wind Creek Bethlehem |
$281,813,834 |
$284,307,219 |
-0.88% |
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh |
$259,376,552 |
$265,520,300 |
-2.31% |
Mohegan Pennsylvania |
$175,512,043 |
$178,826,406 |
-1.85% |
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows |
$165,364,220 |
$162,709,117 |
1.63% |
Mount Airy Casino Resort |
$153,287,514 |
$155,143,779 |
-1.20% |
Live! Casino Philadelphia |
$152,124,613 |
$144,926,580 |
4.97% |
Rivers Casino Philadelphia |
$137,486,000 |
$133,819,461 |
2.74% |
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course |
$134,995,246 |
$137,320,744 |
-1.69% |
Harrah’s Philadelphia |
$105,042,096 |
$109,918,495 |
-4.44% |
Valley Forge Casino Resort |
$103,226,169 |
$103,889,859 |
-0.64% |
Live! Casino Pittsburgh |
$99,739,181 |
$99,808,958 |
-0.07% |
Presque Isle Downs and Casino |
$85,948,165 |
$89,925,305 |
-4.42% |
Hollywood Casino York |
$85,268,464 |
$80,121,662 |
6.42% |
Hollywood Casino Morgantown |
$61,408,784 |
$59,013,269 |
4.06% |
Parx Shippensburg |
$36,866,401 |
$34,471,430 |
6.95% |
The Casino at Nemacolin |
$25,273,617 |
$21,781,982 |
16.03% |
Statewide Total |
$2,440,474,767 |
$2,438,537,357 |
0.08% |
Tax revenue from the play of slots machines in Fiscal Year 2024/25, including mandated fees paid by some operators, amounted to $1,343,013,822.
Retail Table Games Revenue
Fiscal Year 2024/25 gross revenue from table games at the casinos was $928,915,940, a 3.04% decrease in revenue when compared to the $958,027,818 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Table games revenue for each of the casinos, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:
Retail Table Games Revenue by Operator |
Table Games Revenue FY2024/25 |
Table Games Revenue FY2023/24 |
% Change |
Wind Creek Bethlehem |
$248,027,460 |
$252,200,606 |
-1.65% |
Parx Casino |
$196,413,495 |
$199,049,817 |
-1.32% |
Live! Casino Philadelphia |
$104,163,224 |
$107,817,308 |
-3.39% |
Rivers Casino Philadelphia |
$82,091,166 |
$86,998,189 |
-5.64% |
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh |
$73,919,682 |
$79,129,580 |
-6.58% |
Valley Forge Casino Resort |
$37,167,593 |
$33,693,962 |
10.31% |
Mount Airy Casino Resort |
$35,514,513 |
$34,636,221 |
2.54% |
Mohegan Pennsylvania |
$28,386,495 |
$27,999,899 |
1.38% |
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course |
$24,867,554 |
$24,576,944 |
1.18% |
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino |
$22,172,289 |
$26,708,238 |
-16.98% |
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows |
$21,931,051 |
$28,181,270 |
-22.18% |
Live! Casino Pittsburgh |
$14,750,775 |
$15,535,302 |
-5.05% |
Hollywood Casino York |
$13,612,400 |
$15,918,424 |
-14.49% |
Presque Isle Downs and Casino |
$12,364,452 |
$13,038,895 |
-5.17% |
Hollywood Casino Morgantown |
$10,207,462 |
$9,272,263 |
10.09% |
The Casino at Nemacolin |
$2,552,301 |
$2,377,478 |
7.35% |
Parx Shippensburg |
$774,029 |
$893,423 |
-13.36% |
Statewide Total |
$928,915,940 |
$958,027,818 |
-3.04% |
Tax revenue from the play of table games in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $154,879,545.
Internet Casino-Type Gaming (iGaming) Revenue
Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue from iGaming was $2,477,083,825, a 27.09% increase in revenue when compared to the $1,949,017,248 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24. This revenue amount is a high mark for a fiscal year.
Operator |
FY2024/25 |
FY2023/24 |
% Change |
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course |
$935,823,045 |
$751,177,422 |
24.58% |
Valley Forge Casino Resort |
$675,170,190 |
$482,491,457 |
39.93% |
Rivers Casino Philadelphia |
$411,718,444 |
$356,647,653 |
15.44% |
Harrah’s Philadelphia |
$115,994,074 |
$102,020,334 |
13.70% |
Golden Nugget |
$79,696,001 |
$39,281,525 |
102.88% |
Parx Casino |
$58,964,411 |
$58,835,932 |
0.22% |
Live! Casino Philadelphia |
$54,177,983 |
$39,973,190 |
35.54% |
Mount Airy Casino Resort |
$42,559,169 |
$46,187,631 |
-7.86% |
Bally’s Pennsylvania |
$41,566,491 |
$32,518,516 |
27.82% |
Presque Isle Downs and Casino |
$23,128,408 |
n/a |
n/a |
Mohegan Pennsylvania |
$20,183,159 |
$17,081,366 |
18.16% |
Wind Creek Bethlehem |
$18,102,450 |
$22,802,222 |
-20.61% |
Statewide Total |
$2,477,083,825 |
$1,949,017,248 |
27.09% |
Tax revenue from iGaming in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $1,099,557,803.
Sports Wagering Revenue
Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue from sports wagering was $487,639,844, a 0.22% decrease in revenue when compared to the $486,566,429 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24. At the same time, the sports wagering handle increased between the two fiscal years from $8,169,540,520 to $8,721,795,533.
Sports wagering revenue for each of the casinos, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:
Sports Wagering Revenue by Operator |
Sports Wagering Revenue FY2024/25 |
Sports Wagering Revenue FY2023/24 |
% Change |
Valley Forge Casino Resort |
$250,290,144 |
$249,370,325 |
0.37% |
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows |
$131,189,196 |
$137,139,171 |
-4.34% |
Hollywood Casino Morgantown |
$19,991,392 |
$21,196,614 |
-5.69% |
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course |
$16,995,365 |
$4,701,217 |
261.51% |
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh |
$14,869,925 |
$16,901,149 |
-12.02% |
Parx Casino |
$12,466,404 |
$16,833,893 |
-25.94% |
Hollywood Casino York |
$10,753,708 |
$6,102,831 |
76.21% |
Harrah’s Philadelphia |
$9,983,926 |
$8,362,280 |
19.39% |
Rivers Casino Philadelphia |
$9,215,349 |
$8,289,394 |
11.17% |
Live! Casino Philadelphia |
$5,326,723 |
$6,331,196 |
-15.87% |
Presque Isle Downs and Casino |
$1,788,457 |
$1,043,731 |
71.35% |
Live! Casino Pittsburgh |
$1,518,356 |
$1,609,231 |
-5.65% |
Mohegan Sun Lehigh Valley |
$1,076,750 |
$1,397,927 |
-22.98% |
Mohegan Pennsylvania |
$973,182 |
$3,271,401 |
-70.25% |
Wind Creek Bethlehem |
$489,195 |
$1,072,775 |
-54.40% |
Mount Airy Casino Resort |
$357,192 |
$704,580 |
-49.30% |
South Philly Race & Sportsbook |
$250,878 |
$2,038,030 |
-87.69% |
Parx Shippensburg |
$103,704 |
$109,718 |
-5.48% |
Parx Malvern |
n/a |
$90,967 |
n/a |
Statewide Total |
$487,639,844 |
$486,566,429 |
0.22% |
Tax revenue from Sports Wagering in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $175,550,344.
Video Gaming Terminals
Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue for Video Gaming Terminals at Truck Stops was $41,392,843, a 0.70% increase when compared to the $41,105,387 in Fiscal Year 2023/24. At the end of this fiscal year, there were 75 VGT facilities operating in Pennsylvania compared to 74 facilities in operation at the end of Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
VGT revenue for each of the providers, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:
VGT Terminal Operator |
VGT Revenue FY2024/25 |
VGT Revenue FY2023/24 |
% Change |
Marquee by Penn1 |
$27,567,893 |
$25,876,995 |
6.53% |
J&J Ventures Gaming2 |
$10,410,895 |
$11,462,180 |
-9.17% |
Jango Entertainment3 |
$3,250,748 |
$3,419,612 |
-4.94% |
Venture Gaming LLC4 |
$109,734 |
$266,424 |
-58.81% |
Accel Entertainment Gaming5 |
$53,573 |
$80,177 |
-33.18% |
Statewide Total |
$41,392,843 |
$41,105,387 |
0.70% |
Tax revenue from VGTs in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $21,524,278.
Fantasy Contests Revenue
Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue from fantasy contests was $19,134,601, a 0.66% decrease in revenue when compared to the $19,262,568 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Fantasy contests revenue for each of the providers, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:
Fantasy Contests Operator |
Fantasy Revenue FY2024/25 |
Fantasy Revenue FY2023/24 |
% Change |
DraftKings |
$13,359,018 |
$13,585,594 |
-1.67% |
FanDuel |
$3,291,034 |
$3,685,166 |
-10.70% |
UnderDog Sports |
$1,900,354 |
$1,306,281 |
45.48% |
Fantasy Football Players Championship |
$255,652 |
$292,287 |
-12.53% |
Yahoo Fantasy Sports |
$152,853 |
$219,313 |
-30.30% |
Sportshub Technologies |
$72,239 |
$72,931 |
-0.95% |
Fantasy Sports Gaming, LLC |
$67,624 |
$69,398 |
-2.56% |
DataForce |
$38,216 |
$35,986 |
6.20% |
Jock MKT |
$0 |
-$131 |
-100.00% |
OwnersBox |
-$2,389 |
-$4,257 |
-43.88% |
Statewide Total |
$19,134,601 |
$19,262,568 |
-0.66% |
Tax revenue from Fantasy Contests in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $2,870,190.
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2025 WSOP
THE 56th ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER® SETS NEW RECORDS

The 2025 WSOP sets unprecedented benchmarks across entries, prize money, and payouts, solidifying its status as the pinnacle of live tournament poker
After eight weeks of thrilling competition, the 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) at the Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas officially concluded on July 16. The 2025 series has once again redefined live tournament poker, shattering multiple all-time records and further cementing its legendary status.
“The poker renaissance was on full display at the 2025 WSOP,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “If you missed the amazing action, the good news is that you can inevitably expect bigger and better next year. A sincere thank you to every player and staffer who came to Las Vegas and made this a summer to remember.”
The action-packed summer on the Las Vegas Strip featured appearances from a host of celebrities and poker legends, all vying for poker’s most coveted prize: the WSOP gold bracelet. In addition to the strong turnout, the 2025 WSOP will be remembered for the launch of the revolutionary WSOP+ app, which virtually eliminated registration lines throughout the summer and greatly enhanced the WSOP experience for the entire playing community.
2025 WSOP By the Numbers – A Historic Summer
This year’s WSOP delivered staggering figures, setting several new all-time records across the board:
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246,960 entries – The most all-time entries for a single WSOP series
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$481,761,879 – The largest total prize money awarded in WSOP history
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37,311 places paid – The highest number of unique payouts in series history
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43 – The number of $1M+ prizes won across the 2025 series
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Event #53: Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold’em attracted 11,996 entries, setting a new record for the largest $1,500 buy-in field in live tournament poker history
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Event #89: Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em saw 3,797 entries, becoming the largest $3,000 buy-in field ever
-
Event #86: Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha drew 5,284 entries, establishing itself as the largest PLO field in live tournament poker history
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57 events exceeded $2+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series
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9 events exceeded $10+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series
Although this year’s summer tournament is over, the excitement continues with the WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) 2025 Season Part 2 already underway, and the return of WSOP Paradise this winter in the Bahamas from Dec. 4 to 18. Additionally, WSOP Europe (WSOP-E) runs from Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, with the WSOP-E Main Event beginning on Oct. 3.
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WPT® Global Returns as Title Sponsor for Triton SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES Jeju II

The high-stakes action is back in South Korea on the heels of the recently
unveiled Triton One Series
The Super High Roller Series returns to Jeju, September 8–23, 2025, with another nosebleed schedule and non-stop live stream coverage. WPT® Global proudly continues its strong relationship with Triton as the event’s title sponsor.
Super High Roller Series Jeju II: What’s on the Cards
Super High Roller Series Jeju II brings a monolith of a schedule from September 8 to 23, with buy-ins ranging from $25,000 to $150,000. The action kicks off on September 9 with Event 1, the WPT Global Slam, featuring a $25,000 buy-in.
The $100,000 Main Event, Event 9, begins on September 16 and is expected to draw the biggest names and deepest stacks of the series. Players and fans can expect poker’s most notorious faces, from Phil Ivey to Jesse Lonis, chasing titles at one of the most prestigious series in the industry.
Xuan Liu Makes History for WPTG in Montenegro
Earlier this year, former WPT Global Ambassador Xuan Liu made poker history by becoming the first female Triton champion. She defeated Daniel Dvoress heads-up in the $25,000 WPT Global Slam in May, earning $860,000. The event drew 155 entries and generated a $3,875,000 prize pool, marking a career-best score for Liu and placing her 15th on the Women’s All-Time Money List.
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