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PA Gaming Control Board Reports First $600 Million Revenue Month in May

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HARRISBURG, PA:   The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests during May 2025 was $601,833,369, an increase of 15.52% from last May. 

About the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is tasked to oversee all aspects of gambling involving 17 land-based casinos, online casino games, retail and online sports wagering, and Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) at qualified truck stops, along with the regulation of online fantasy sports contests.


The land-based casino industry in Pennsylvania consists of six racetrack (Category 1) casinos, five stand-alone (Category 2) casinos, two resort (Category 3) casinos and four mini-casinos (Category 4). A significant job generator in the Commonwealth, casinos and the other types of Board-regulated gaming generated $2.8 billion in tax revenue and fees in 2024/25.

Additional information about both the PGCB’s gaming regulatory efforts and Pennsylvania’s gaming industry can be found at gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov.

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All communication between the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and representatives of Cordish Companies, Stadium Casino RE, LLC, and or Live! Casino and Hotel in Philadelphia.

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1. Any and all complaints, investigation notes, emails, or written communication referencing or submitted by Marques Reavesto the PGCB, particularly regarding an incident at Live! Casino Philadelphia on or around February 9, 2025. 2. All correspondence between PGCB staff and representatives of Live! Casino Philadelphia related to the aforementioned incident. 3. Any documents, notes, or internal emails indicating the status, review, or disposition of the complaint I submitted on February 22, 2025, I also resubmitted again tonight. 4.

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