The virus-related closure of Pennsylvania’s casinos may be a good thing, given that sports bettors took the books for a downhill ride in February.

Figures released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) show the state’s 12 brick-and-mortar casino operators reported total gaming revenue of over $304.3m in February, a 13.75% rise over the same month last year and around $3.5m higher than January 2020’s total.

Parx Casino won February’s individual casino crown with overall revenue of $57.8m, up 17.5% year-on-year and over $20m higher than runner-up Wind Creek Bethlehem, which saw its revenue dip 12.2% from February 2019. Rush Street Gaming’s Rivers Casino Philadelphia placed third with $35m (+31.4%), just ahead of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh ($34.6m, +13%).

Statewide land-based slots revenue was up 5.1% to $199.7m, with Parx claiming the largest slice at $36.9m (+9.6%). Table games also had a solid month with $77.4m (+4.6%), with Parx again taking top honors with just over $17.6m (+17%).