Page 3 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Summer, 2026

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U.S. gaming
industry hits
record high
in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. commercial gaming industry reached a record high in 2025, generating $78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a 9.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. In 2025, legal, state- regulated gaming generated $18.09 billion in gaming tax revenue, supporting state and local education, infrastructure, and other services across the country, up 15.1 percent over last year.
“For another year, legal commercial gaming in the United States has delivered exceptional results for consumers, operators, and the communities we serve,” said Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association. “These record revenues and tax contributions demonstrate the broad appeal of regulated gaming markets and why strong state oversight remains essential as our industry evolves.”
Growth Across the Industry in 2025:
Traditional Gaming generated $50.94 billion in revenue, up 2.3 percent, while contributing $11.33 billion in taxes, a 7.2 percent increase.
Sports Betting revenue rose
to $16.96 billion, a 22.8 percent increase, on a total handle of $166.94 billion (+11.0 percent). State-regulated sportsbooks generated $3.71 billion in taxes, up 32.4 percent year-over-year.
iGaming reached $10.74 billion
in revenue (+27.6 percent) and delivered $2.59 billion in taxes, a 36.9 percent increase.
Not one of the 38 commercial gaming markets saw annual revenue decreases in 2025. These figures reinforce strong consumer enthusiasm for legal, regulated gaming.
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COVER STORY
7 Sharing Report
MS Legislature learns about gaming industry’s impact
FEATURES
5 Go Red For Women Casino employees show their colors in support of American Heart Association.
6 Showing Off
From taco champs to best of, casinos show off around the state.
16 Fun On The Job
Games, food and gifts all part of employee appreciation events.
4 From the MGHA
MS Gaming Hall of Fame inductees announced.
8 Moving Ahead
Casinos add to executive teams.
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10 People In The News
Annual recognition paid, plus quarterly awards given out.
17 Contributions &
Donations
Casinos lead the way in raising money and then donating to help others.
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