The Keystone State’s online and retail sportsbooks didn’t feel the burn of a 10.7% year-over-year handle decrease in December, as gross revenue spiked a massive 118.5% from the same month in 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Pennsylvania operators produced back-to-back months with over $100 million in gross revenue.
- December’s handle was the lowest since August.
- Total gaming revenue reached an all-time yearly high.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently reported that sports betting operators hauled in $103.8 million in gross revenue, the second-highest total ever recorded behind November’s $119.5 million, and a significant rise from the $47.5 million produced in December 2024.
The final month of 2025 also marked the second consecutive time Pennsylvania sports betting revenue surpassed $100 million, thanks to a 13% hold that was the highest of 2025 and more than double December 2024’s win rate.
The $797.4-million handle was the lowest recorded since August. Pennsylvania online sports betting generated $763.5 million of the total amount wagered in December, while mobile operators brought in $99.4 million in gross revenue.
The Keystone State filled its coffers with $28.8 million in December.
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2025 in the books
Pennsylvania sports bettors wagered over $8.7 billion online in 2025, a 3.5% increase from 2024. Mobile sportsbooks generated $867.8 million in gross revenue over the 12 months. Profits were up 11.5% compared to the previous year and set a state record.
The yearly hold reached 10%, besting 2024’s 9.2% win rate. Operators experienced six double-digit holds during 2025, all between May and December. There were five win rates over 10% recorded in 2024.
Massive hold
| Online Operator | December Handle | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | $281.8 million | $45.4 million |
| DraftKings | $243.2 million | $28.4 million |
| BetMGM | $56 million | $5.6 million |
| Fanatics | $54.3 million | $6.2 million |
| bet365 | $36 million | $4.2 million |
FanDuel rode an incredible 16.1% hold on a state-leading $281.8-million handle to generate $45.4 million in gross revenue during December. Profits were nearly double from the same month in 2024, but gross revenue dipped over $12 million from November despite cutting promotional spending in half.
DraftKings produced a solid 11.7% win rate to capture $28.4 million of the $243.2 million wagered at the online sportsbook for the month. BetMGM finished third with a $56-million handle, but Fanatics used an 11.4% hold to turn a higher profit on a lesser handle.
bet365 accepted more than $35 million in wagers during December and won back 11.7% of the handle. theScoreBet, Caesars, and BetRivers all surpassed $20 million in wagers during the month.
Record revenue
The PGCB announced on Wednesday a new total gaming revenue record, as profits soared to $6.8 billion from slot machines, table games, sports betting, iGaming, video gaming terminals, and fantasy sports.
The Keystone State’s fifth consecutive year of gaming revenue growth was fueled by a 27% year-over-year spike in online casino profits. Pennsylvania collected nearly $3 billion in tax revenue in 2025, besting 2024’s $2.7 billion for the all-time mark.
December was a huge month for iGaming, which set a new monthly record with $259.7 million in revenue. Total gaming revenue of $616.7 million in December was the second highest all time.
