(AsiaGameHub) – The American Gaming Association stated in its annual State of the States report that commercial gaming revenue in the United States totaled $78.6 billion in 2025, an increase of 9.1% from 2024.
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- Sports betting revenue rose 22.6% to $16.89 billion.
- Online casino revenue hit $10.73 billion across seven iGaming states.
- Commercial operators contributed $17.86 billion in state and local taxes.
Tax collections offer a clear indicator of the year. Commercial gaming operators transferred $17.86 billion to state and local governments, up 12.3%, while the AGA estimated that total U.S. gaming revenue could reach $125 billion once tribal gaming figures are included.
Bill Miller, president and CEO of the AGA, commented:
“These outcomes carry particular weight given the economic uncertainty present throughout much of 2025. They underscore the lasting appeal of legal, regulated gaming as entertainment and the resilience of the American gaming framework we have developed together over many years.”
Online Growth Shifted the Revenue Mix
Sports betting and iGaming delivered the strongest gains. Commercial sportsbooks generated $16.89 billion, with each of the 35 reporting states showing increased earnings. Missouri contributed modestly after launching in December. Florida was excluded from the AGA total because sports betting operates under the Seminole Tribe.
New York led in sports betting with $2.5 billion, representing 14.8% of the national total. Illinois, New Jersey, and Ohio also exceeded $1 billion.
Online casino activity remained concentrated. Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey accounted for 90% of U.S. iGaming revenue. Pennsylvania ranked first at $3.46 billion, up 28%, while Delaware, Rhode Island, and West Virginia posted the highest growth rates.
Land-based casinos continued to generate the largest share, though at a slower pace. The 493 commercial casinos produced $51.06 billion, up 2.3%. Revenue from electronic gaming devices rose 2.9% in states that report game-level data, while traditional table games declined by nearly 1%.
The Las Vegas Strip led among commercial casino markets with $8.6 billion. Atlantic City and Chicagoland followed. Queens and Yonkers placed fifth, though New York casino revenue may shift as Resorts World NYC expands live dealer operations and Bally Bronx plus Hard Rock Metropolitan Park open in 2027.
Across all legal gaming jurisdictions, 37 of 38 posted year-over-year gains. Mississippi was the only decliner, and only slightly. Nebraska recorded the highest rate of consumer spending growth.
The AGA also noted that 2025 unfolded amid a more complex policy landscape. Prediction market platforms offered sports event contracts nationwide, while sweepstakes casinos continued to compete with licensed online casino operators. Several states took action against sweepstakes operators, and the AGA maintained its support for gaming governed by state licensing, regulation, and taxation.
Miller added:
“Looking toward the remainder of 2026, the AGA will continue to advocate for state and tribal authority over gaming regulation and work to sustain a policy environment that allows legal gaming to innovate and invest in the communities we serve. I look forward to collaborating with all of you to uphold the American gaming model that has served both our industry and the states in which we operate.”
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