PGCB 19th Annual Diversity Report Shows 15,242 Casino Employees with Notable Executive Representation Gaps
The PGCB's 19th Diversity Report found Pennsylvania casinos employ 15,242 people, with women and minorities underrepresented in executive roles.Summary
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board published its 19th Annual Diversity Report, showing that as of June 30, 2026, licensed casinos employed 15,242 people, with 90% living in Pennsylvania. Women and racial minorities each make up about 42% of all employees, but among 2,359 executive, management, and professional positions, they hold only 39% and 28% respectively. Representation varies widely by property: racial minorities hold 53% of executive roles at Harrah's Philadelphia and Valley Forge Casino Resort but only 5% at Live! Casino Pittsburgh; The Casino at Nemacolin is the only property where women hold a majority (52%) of executive roles. Parx Casino is the largest employer with 1,872 workers, followed by Wind Creek Bethlehem (1,589) and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh (1,496); the newly opened Happy Valley Casino has 289 employees. Casino donations and community support rose to $15.1 million from $12.9 million, with cumulative contributions since 2006 exceeding $241 million. Operators have updated supplier databases, simplified bidding, and expanded mentoring to broaden participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses. The report signals persistent compliance gaps that the PGCB will continue to monitor.
(Source：Sccg Management)