In particular, Las Vegas is still trying to get back to normal. Miller said he’s “optimistic” that growth will continue this year, but that the gaming industry is “still reliant on the full return of travel and large events, which requires a safe health environment and open economy.” Sports betting also had an influx of growth in revenue, growing to more than $4 billion, and online gaming grew to $3.7 billion in revenue. Also, more states legalized gambling (up to 33 and the District of Columbia) and 23 of them set full-year revenue records.Ĭasinos continue to be the biggest money makers, with combined slot and table gaming revenue totaling about $45 billion, a 6.6% increase over 2019. In a press release, AGA CEO Bill Miller said last year’s results are “nothing short of remarkable.” Growth was spurred by a massive increases in sports betting, online gambling and traditional brick-and-mortar gaming at casinos. Last year’s record also shattered 2020 levels, when a Covid-affected industry struggled with a months-long shutdown and brought in just $30 billion.

The industry rolled in $53 billion in revenue last year - breaking the previous industry record by more than 20% registered in 2019, according to the American Gaming Association.

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