Pennsylvania’s iGaming Boom Reshapes U.S. Market Hierarchy
Pennsylvania’s gambling ecosystem has shattered records, reporting approximately $6.4 billion in total wagering receipts for fiscal year 2025 — a new lifetime high that overtakes rival states. Reuters+1
Notably, online casino (iGaming) revenue surged ~27% year-over-year to ~$2.47 billion, surpassing retail slot revenue, which stagnated. Reuters
The state also pulled in ~$2.8 billion in gaming tax revenue, which is being funneled into school property tax relief, municipal support, horse racing, and addiction treatment programs. Reuters
💥 TRI‑STATE HEAT
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Philadelphia / Pennsylvania — Digital overtakes bricks in Keystone State’s rise
Pennsylvania’s iGaming arm now leads its traditional gaming verticals, validating the state’s emphasis on online channels and regulatory capture of digital demand. Reuters
The spending mix tilt highlights a broader shift in consumer behavior toward remote play over physical casino venues. Reuters
🌍 GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
Tech giants forced into court over “casino-style” apps
A U.S. federal judge refused to dismiss lawsuits that accuse Apple, Google, and Meta of promoting illegal gambling via virtual slot and casino apps, ruling that their role in processing payments may strip them of Section 230 protections. Reuters+1
Estonia’s online casino market weathers tax hike, stays strong
Despite planning a further tax increase in 2026, Estonia’s remote gambling sector remains robust. The country now hosts 29 licensed online casino operators and collected ~€48.3 million in gambling taxes in 2023. Reuters
Self‑exclusion registrations have risen ~36% over five years, highlighting growing focus on responsible gaming even in regulated markets. Reuters
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Taurus: 3‑9‑4 / 2‑6‑0‑8
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Cancer: 6‑8‑3 / 0‑9‑7‑1
Leo: 2‑4‑9 / 5‑1‑8‑6
Virgo: 0‑7‑5 / 3‑2‑6‑4
Libra: 1‑6‑0 / 7‑3‑4‑8
Scorpio: 8‑3‑2 / 6‑4‑1‑0
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Capricorn: 4‑1‑6 / 9‑8‑3‑7
Aquarius: 3‑2‑8 / 1‑7‑5‑0
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