Historic High: State Gaming Industry Breaks Single-Month Revenue Milestone!

Residents, local government representatives, and others across the state have ample reasons to express gratitude for the developments within the gaming sector last month.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board disclosed on Tuesday that the overall revenue generated from all gaming forms, along with fantasy contests, in November was $562,368,782.

That amounts to over half a billion dollars, setting a new record within the commonwealth. This figure marked a revenue increase of over 26% compared to November 2023.

PGCB oversees gaming revenue within Pennsylvania, which originates from slot machines, table games, online gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals. The board has published distinct reports for these gaming categories at

Tax revenue accrued from all gaming types and fantasy contests last month reached $232,800,147.

In Washington County, gaming earnings at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, located in North Strabane, contribute to the Washington County Local Share Account. LSA funds can be utilized for economic advancement, vocational training, community enhancement, and public interest initiatives in the county.

Washington County Redevelopment Authority manages the LSA program. The state Department of Community and Economic Development allocates LSA funds on an annual basis through grants.

Mohawk Construction

Mohawk Construction distinguished itself in an international contest.

The Canonsburg-based firm received the Project of the Year Award in the Metal Building category from IMPACT, the labor-management branch of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.

Mohawk Construction, situated on West McMurray Road, excelled in the Above 10,000-work-hours subcategory.

The company was honored alongside other businesses during a gathering in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12. IMPACT CEO Kevin Hilton presented awards to winners across six categories.

Robert J. Quarture Jr., the president of Mohawk, remarked in a prepared statement: “The projects we contended against were exceptional. Our team worked diligently in challenging circumstances, with foam panels surpassing figures in the 500s. They made the task appear effortless and accomplished it without any (lost-time) incidents.”

84 Lumber

84 Lumber has established a solid reputation with Forbes.

Forbes – a renowned American business magazine recognized for its news insights and analyses, along with lists of enterprises and individuals – has featured the North Strabane-based building supplier in its 2024 America’s Top Private Companies list. The publication placed 84 Lumber at No. 100 out of 275 firms.

Forbes has been ranking and releasing a compilation of the largest private businesses in the U.S. since 1985. Rankings are determined based on revenue of $2 billion or more from the previous fiscal year. (84 Lumber declared more than $6.3 billion in revenue for 2023.)

Forbes mentioned it utilizes data voluntarily provided by companies, Securities and Exchange Commission filings for private businesses, along with estimates from Forbes researchers and external sources.

Maggie Hardy, the owner and CEO of 84 Lumber, headquartered in the Eighty Four segment of the township, stated: “We are privileged to receive recognition once again from Forbes. This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our 84 Lumber family.”

84 Lumber has been featured in at least one Forbes list each year for the past 37 years, including America’s Best Midsize Employers in 2016 and 2017, and Best Large Employers in 2019.

AHN

Allegheny Health Network, a division of Highmark Health, has proclaimed it has been designated as a leading health system for Black America by BlackDoctor.org, a national authority in advocating for the health and wellness of Black Americans.

BlackDoctor.org acknowledges healthcare institutions that exhibit a commitment to enhancing health equity for Black clientele.

Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, and chief clinical diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at AHN/Highmark Health, stated: “It’s a privilege to be acknowledged as a top healthcare destination for Black patients. This accolade is a testament to the network’s continuous dedication to tackling racial disparities, social factors of health, and access issues that predominantly affect Black families across the region.”

AHN is among 76 hospitals nationwide to make the list, and one of only four in the state. It is the sole one in Western Pennsylvania to achieve such recognition.

AHN also revealed that three of its hospitals – Jefferson, Wexford, and West Penn – have attained a “High Performing” designation for maternity and perinatal care in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings.

AHN stands as the only health system in Western Pennsylvania to receive the U.S. News & World Report’s “High Performing” status for maternity care, determined solely by the quality of its metrics.