The sector has grown significantly, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) October national gambling report. In comparison to the same period last year, total revenue for the month increased by 2% to an amazing $5.81 billion. The performance of iGaming, conventional casino games, and sports betting taken together is reflected in this milestone.
Continued Growth Across Key Segments
October’s revenue set a new high for the month, according to the AGA, which has been reporting consistent monthly growth for 44 months. Traditional casino gaming led the way, contributing nearly $4.03 billion to the total. This strong performance highlights the ongoing popularity of in-person casino experiences across the country.
The online gaming sector also showed remarkable expansion, with iGaming revenue climbing to $758.4 million—up 34.1% year-over-year. This surge reflects the growing appetite for online casino gaming, which continues to gain traction in several states. Sports betting, both online and land-based, contributed $1.02 billion in October, further cementing its place as a major component of the U.S. gambling landscape.
In total, U.S. gambling generated $1.08 billion in state taxes for October, underscoring the significant economic contribution of the industry.
According to the AGA’s report, U.S. gaming revenue for the first ten months of 2024 has reached $59.11 billion, a 7.3% rise over the previous year. The total amount of gaming taxes paid by regulated gambling businesses in 2024 to date is $12.61 billion. This consistent increase is a reflection of the U.S. gaming market’s ongoing development and maturing.
The recent legalization of a regulated market in Missouri is one noteworthy step in the sports betting industry. Voters in the November election approved legal sports betting, indicating the state’s intention to become one of the increasing number of states that have done so after the federal ban was lifted by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018.
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