U.S. gaming revenue hits $6.18 billion in April as iGaming surges

The U.S. commercial gaming sector recorded $6.18 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in April 2025, a 5.6% increase compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). The figure sets a new April record and continues a multi-year growth streak for the industry, with year-to-date revenue reaching $25.11 billion, up 6.2% from 2024’s record pace.

Online gaming played a key role in the latest gains. iGaming alone generated $870.6 million across seven regulated states, marking a 32.5% year-over-year increase. When combined with online sports betting, total online revenue rose 10.9%, though the AGA clarified that “online revenue expansion was driven by iGaming (+32.5%), while online sports betting revenue grew by just 0.7%.”

Retail sports betting also delivered notable results, with revenue more than doubling, rising 128.7% from April 2024. Overall sports betting, combining land-based and online platforms, brought in $1.16 billion, representing a 3.4% increase. In total, Americans wagered $12.44 billion on sports during the month, 8.9% more than a year earlier.

Traditional land-based gaming, including slot machines and table games, continued to perform steadily. Slot machines accounted for $3.06 billion in revenue, up 2.5% from April 2024, while table games saw a slight decline of 2%, generating $761.8 million. Combined revenue from these channels reached $4.14 billion for the month, an overall rise of 1.9%.

Among states, Nevada retained its lead in total revenue, generating more than $5 billion from January to April. Pennsylvania followed with $2.4 billion, ahead of New Jersey ($2.1 billion) and New York ($1.8 billion). Of the 37 commercial gaming jurisdictions with complete data for April, 30 posted year-over-year revenue increases. Arizona’s data was not yet available.

Some of the most dramatic growth came from emerging markets. Nebraska led with a 154.7% jump in GGR, while the District of Columbia reported a 135% rise. Sixteen other states also achieved double-digit gains.

However, a handful of states reported declines. North Carolina experienced a 55% drop in GGR compared to April 2024, despite launching online sports betting just a year earlier. Vermont, which prohibited individual player prop bets in 2024, posted an 8.4% decline. Other states with modest decreases included Indiana (-3.3%), Florida (-1%), and Iowa (-0.3%).

On the brick-and-mortar front, 10 out of 27 states with traditional casino operations saw reduced revenue from slot and table games. Indiana and Rhode Island posted the steepest declines in this segment, while growth was strongest in states that recently expanded gaming offerings, such as Virginia, Illinois, and Nebraska.

The AGA noted that April’s performance demonstrates continued resilience and adaptability in the gaming sector. While online platforms, particularly iGaming, have shown rapid acceleration, steady land-based performance and strong sports betting activity continue to support the industry’s broader growth trajectory.