The comeback of U.S. casino revenues after last year’s Covid-19 shutdowns is complete, as the American Gaming Association has reported that 2021 will go down as the top year for casino win in the history of the U.S. casino business.
The AGA reported last week that U.S. casinos broke the record for casino revenue at $44.15 billion based only on report through October, plus early November results from a handful of states. The total eclipse the previous record of $43.65 billion, for the entire year of 2019.
According to the AGA, in-person gambling has driven the industry’s comeback, generating $3.987 billion. That tops 2019 by 16 percent on stats through October. Additionally, Americans wagered a record $7.05 billion on sports in 25 jurisdictions through October, resulting in a hold of $408 million after winning bet were paid out. Internet gambling generated another $357 million in revenue.
The industry has surpassed $4 billion in monthly gaming revenue for eight consecutive months. Before 2021, monthly revenue never exceeded $4 billion.
