US gaming cashes in: Record $6.73 billion in revenue for May
Growth driven by iGaming and sports betting. While Nevada slows, the digital revolution propels the United States into a new golden age of gaming.
The skies above Las Vegas may have dimmed, but there’s no sign of gloom for American gaming: May 2025 marks a new historic high for the commercial gambling sector in the United States. According to the Commercial Gaming Tracker from the , $6.73 billion in gaming revenue was recorded – an all-time high for the month, reflecting a +10.9% increase year-on-year.
Yet behind this record lies more than a strong economy: there are deeper trends at play, reshaping the very foundations of gaming in the US – and possibly beyond.
Winning momentum for traditional gaming
The traditional segment – slot machines and table games – remains the backbone of the industry, generating $4.45 billion alone. Slots, the undisputed queens of the 바카라 floor, rose by 4.4% year-on-year to reach $3.24 billion, while table games totalled $894 million, a 3.3% increase.
These figures reaffirm the resilience and enduring appeal of land-based 바카라s, which continue to deliver an immersive, social experience that digital platforms have yet to fully replicate. A solid foundation upon which the broader gaming ecosystem continues to thrive.
Digital drives the surge: iGaming and online betting
Digital continues to fuel the surge. The iGaming sector – comprising regulated online 바카라 platforms – reached $899.8 million, marking a 33% increase from May 2024. Meanwhile, online sports betting revenues jumped by 21.4%. Combined, iGaming and digital betting contributed $2.19 billion, nearly a third of total monthly revenue.
This data reflects a broader shift that SiGMA News has been monitoring closely: digitalisation in gaming is no longer a tech trend but a structural transformation, reshaping user behaviour, markets and the very framework of regulation.
Three states in reverse gear
Despite the national record, three states posted revenue declines:
- Nevada: – 3.4%
- South Dakota: – 2.7%
- Delaware: – 1.0%
The dip in Nevada, the global capital of gaming, is particularly symbolic. It signals that the land-based model alone may require strategic updates. Even the iconic Las Vegas Strip is struggling to match the immediacy and accessibility of online platforms in real time.
Boom in emerging markets
Conversely, several states are experiencing exponential growth:
- Nebraska: + 149.8%
- Virginia: + 36.1%
- West Virginia: + 24.4%
- Illinois: + 22.7%
- New Jersey: + 10.9%
These are states that have successfully integrated land-based and digital offerings, balancing innovation with regulatory alignment. Notably, New Jersey continues to set the benchmark for responsible and sustainable iGaming implementation.
Cumulative performance: January-May 2025
Between January and May 2025, commercial gaming revenue in the United States totalled $31.89 billion, reflecting a 7.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This consistent growth underpins the industry’s positive mid-term trajectory.
The Changing face of US gaming
May 2025’s figures are not just economic milestones – they are indicators of profound transformation: from physical to omnichannel experiences, from the centrality of 바카라s to the empowerment of the connected, mobile, and increasingly discerning player.
American gaming today is not merely entertainment – it is an ecosystem. One that commands attention from European operators and emerging markets in the Gulf, Asia and Latin America alike. Because those who adapt now, will lead tomorrow.
This article was first published in Italian on 28 July 2025.
