The U.S. commercial gaming industry reached $78.7 billion in gross gaming revenue, a 9.2% increase over the previous year and a record, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker.
In 2025, legal, state-regulated gaming generated $18.1 billion in gaming tax revenue, supporting state and local education, infrastructure, and other services across the country, a 15.1% increase over 2024.
"For another year, legal commercial gaming in the United States has delivered exceptional results for consumers, operators, and the communities we serve,” American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller said in a statement. "These record revenues and tax contributions demonstrate the broad appeal of regulated gaming markets and why strong state oversight remains essential as our industry evolves.”
Growth highlight in 2025 include:
- Traditional gaming generated $50.9 billion in revenue, up 2.3% while contributing $11.3 billion in taxes, a 7.2% increase.
- Sports betting revenue increased to just shy of $17 billion, a 22.8% increase, on a total handle of $166.9 billion, up 11%. State-regulated sportsbooks generated $3.7 billion in taxes, up 32.4% year-over-year.
- Revenue from igaming reached $10.7 billion, up 27.6%, and delivered $2.6 billion in taxes, a 36.9% increase.
All 38 commercial gaming markets saw annual revenue increases in 2025. The figures, according to the AGA, reinforce strong consumer enthusiasm for legal, regulated gaming and highlight the expanding economic effect of state-regulated markets.
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