Research Report

Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker

September 14, 2026

The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker features state-by-state and nationwide financial performance data with breakdowns for individual gaming verticals.

Topline industry trends

Strong growth across all verticals: U.S. commercial gaming revenue grew 8.6 percent in July, driven by strong sports betting revenue that was boosted by the World Cup.

July 2026 and year-to-date gross gaming revenue by vertical

Traditional casino gaming expanded by 3.1 percent to $4.48 billion. Slot machines generated $3.25 billion and table games generated $876.8 million.

Sports betting revenue grew 27.0 percent in July to $1.27 billion on a handle of $11.60 billion. iGaming generated $1.01 billion, a 15.7 percent increase from the previous year.

July 2026 GGR per gaming vertical, annual change
Total GGR Traditional casino GGR Sports betting GGR iGaming GGR
$6.76B +8.6% $4.48B +3.1% $1.27B +27.0% $1.01B +15.7%

Regulated gaming generated $1.42 billion in gaming tax revenue for state programs in July, up 7.7% from last year.