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. Here’s more proof that the house always wins: In 2021, America’s gaming industry had its highest-grossing year ever.

Sports betting industry revenue by year