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The American Gaming Association maintains a Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker that compiles state-by-state and nationwide financial results and offers a breakdown by gaming vertical. This resource aggregates figures from traditional and emerging segments so readers can compare the performance of slot machines, table games, sports betting, and iGaming across jurisdictions. The tracker is designed to inform industry participants, regulators, and policymakers about trends in revenue generation and fiscal contributions to public programs.
In the most recent monthly review, total U.S. commercial gaming revenue rose by 4.6 percent in February, a gain driven primarily by land-based operations. That increase occurred despite a decline in the sports betting vertical, illustrating how strength in one area can offset weakness elsewhere. The tracker also provides context on wagering volumes, tax receipts, and metrics such as handle and hold that are central to interpreting why revenue moves up or down.
Brick-and-mortar momentum
The brick-and-mortar segment led February’s advance, with traditional casino gaming expanding by 3.9 percent to reach $4.00 billion. This uptick included a return to growth for stable game revenue for the first time since October of 2026, signaling renewed consumer interest in on-site gaming. Slot machines were the largest contributor, generating $2.95 billion, up about 5.0 percent, while table games produced $805.7 million, an increase of roughly 1.2 percent. These numbers underscore how casino floors continue to be a resilient revenue base even as digital and betting channels evolve.
Sports betting and iGaming dynamics
Sports betting performance
The sports betting category posted $1.17 billion in revenue, a decline of approximately 6.4 percent, while the national handle — the total amount wagered — reached $12.66 billion, up about 0.9 percent. The primary reason for the revenue shortfall was a reduction in hold, which fell by 73 basis points to 9.24 percent. Notably, the nationwide handle also declined sequentially for the fourth consecutive month in some reporting series, indicating mixed wagering activity even as total wagers remained near recent levels.
IGaming growth
Meanwhile, iGaming showed strong year-over-year momentum, generating $976.3 million in February—about a 25 percent increase from the prior year. The digital casino channel continues to attract players with convenience and new product offerings, complementing physical casino results rather than simply cannibalizing them. Growth in online verticals remains an important structural shift for the industry, influencing operator strategies and regulatory conversations at the state level.
State revenues and tax policy
Tax receipts and excluded activities
Regulated commercial gaming contributed $1.42 billion in gaming tax revenue for state programs, roughly a 10.5 percent increase from the comparable period last year. Those tax dollars fund a range of public priorities, including seniors’ pensions and responsible gaming initiatives. However, the reported tax take understates the potential fiscal impact because several types of operators fall outside state gaming tax regimes. Businesses operating skill machines, sweepstakes casinos, and alternative platforms for sports wagering do not remit standard gaming taxes in many states, creating gaps in expected revenue flows.
Fiscal losses tied to prediction markets
Of particular concern are prediction market platforms that have offered sports wagering-style products; since the start of 2026 they have cost state governments nearly $800 million in potential gaming taxes. That shortfall represents funding that would otherwise support pension systems, public health and safety programs, and responsible gaming efforts. Policymakers and regulators are increasingly focused on how these platforms are structured and the degree to which they should be treated like traditional sportsbooks for tax and consumer-protection purposes.