U.S. commercial gaming revenue rose 9.2% year-over-year to a record $78.72 billion in 2025, while gaming tax contributions climbed 15.1% to $18.09 billion, according to data from the American Gaming Association.
The figures, released through the AGA’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, showed all 38 commercial gaming markets reported annual revenue increases, underscoring continued growth across traditional casino gaming, sports betting, and iGaming.
“For another year, legal commercial gaming in the United States has delivered exceptional results for consumers, operators, and the communities we serve,” said Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association.
Traditional gaming generated $50.94 billion in revenue, up 2.3%, and contributed $11.33 billion in taxes, a 7.2% increase.
Sports betting revenue jumped 22.8% to $16.96 billion on a total handle of $166.94 billion, up 11.0%. State-regulated sportsbooks generated $3.71 billion in taxes, a 32.4% year-over-year increase.
iGaming revenue rose 27.6% to $10.74 billion and delivered $2.59 billion in taxes, up 36.9%.
Miller said: “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.”
Tax revenue from legal, state-regulated gaming supports education, infrastructure, and other services across the country, the association highlighted.
However, the group warned about the challenge that the growing prediction markets sector poses to the regulated gaming industry. Gaming leaders and some lawmakers have raised concerns about these markets offering sports event contracts outside state and tribal regulatory frameworks.
“These platforms operate without state oversight, are not subject to the same consumer protection and responsible gaming standards, and do not contribute tax revenue,” AGA said.
The association estimates that prediction markets offering sports event contracts have diverted more than $500 million in potential sports betting tax revenue to date.
“With 2025 marking another record year, the industry’s performance reinforces a clear principle,” Miller added. “Sports betting belongs under state and tribal regulation. That’s how consumers are protected and how communities share in the benefits.”
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/02/27/117807-us-commercial-gaming-revenue-hits-record-7872-billion-in-2025-aga-reports
