Pennsylvania Casinos Make $279.6 million in October, New Casino Will Employ 300 People

Casinos in Pennsylvania generated $279.6 million in October, a 1.8% year-on-year increase from the $274.5 million generated in October 2024. 

Of the total, table games generated $76.1 million, up 3% year-on-year from $73.9 million, and slots also saw revenue increase 1.4% from $200.6 million to $203.5 million. 

In other news, Pennsylvania will soon be welcoming a new casino, after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously approved the casino, it is now scheduled for an April grand opening and has this month revealed new details on the site. 

Stability for Pennsylvania Casinos in October 

The latest report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows that of the 17 commercial casinos in the state, 10 reported year-on-year increases, with two reporting rises in the double-digits. 

The Hollywood Casino Morgantown reported the highest year-on-year revenue increase, rising by 15.6% from $5.5 million to $6.4 million. Despite being the lowest earning casino in the state, the Nemacolin Casino saw a similar revenue increase of 13.8%, rising from $2.3 million to $2.6 million. 

Other revenue increases came from the Parx Casino , which generated the highest revenue in October, and saw revenue rise 4.8% year-on-year from $46 million to $48.2 million. 

Additionally, the Hollywood Casino York saw revenue increase 9.8% from $7.6 million to $8.4 million, and Harrah’s Philadelphia casino which saw revenue increase 7.9% from just under $10 million to $10.8 million. 

The biggest loser in October was the Hollywood Casino Meadows, which saw revenue decline 6.9% from $15.7 million to $14.6 million. 

Other casinos to face losses in October include the Rivers Casino Philadelphia, which saw revenue decrease 6.4% from $19.3 million to $18.1 million and the Presque Isle Casino, which saw a decline of 3.1% year-on-year from $8.7 million to $8.4 million.

Happy Valley Casino Reveals Casino Plans  

Ahead of its scheduled opening in April, the Happy Valley Casino has revealed new details about its 94,000-square-foot venue. 

According to general manager Eric Pearson, along with attorney Michael Fabius of Ballard Spahr, the casino will feature a sports-themed sit-down restaurant, which Pearson said he “wouldn’t call it a sports bar” in an interview with statecollege.com. It will be serviced by a centralized bar that also covers the gaming floor, 

Additionally, the casino will also have a quick-service outlet, LuckyBreak Café, which will serve coffee, ice cream, pizza, burgers and sandwiches. 

The gaming floor is planned to feature 600 slots, for which Happy Valley has yet to request a license; however, this is expected to occur in December. Additionally, it will feature 30 table games, including two craps, three roulette, and two Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em. 

In its hiring process, the casino will offer a 12-week free Dealer School and has so far accepted over 250 applications, with an expected total of around 300 employees.