Pennsylvania sports betting revenue drops 35% in August
| By Robert Fletcher
Sports betting revenue in Pennsylvania declined 35.1% year-on-year in August, although the US state was still able to report an overall increase in gambling revenue.
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Total revenue from gambling in Pennsylvania hit $457.2m (£369.0m/€428.0m) in August. This was 7.5% more than $425.4m in August 2022 but 2.1% less than $467.0m in July this year.
Retail slots remain the primary source of gambling revenue in the state by some distance, drawing $203.2m. This is 1.0% higher than last year. Retail table games also jumped 5.4% to $82.7m.