Out of the 27 U.S. states with commercial casinos, 14 reported year-over-year revenue growth in Q3. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 performers.
On November 21, the American Gaming Association (AGA) released its third-quarter report on commercial gaming in the United States, revealing mixed results for traditional brick-and-mortar casinos.
Retail revenue saw a slight decline compared to Q3 2023, dipping by less than 1%. Slot machine revenue rose by 1.3% to $9.1 billion (£7.23 billion/€8.67 billion) year-over-year, while table game revenue fell 8.3% to $2.42 billion during the same period.
Among the 27 markets with brick-and-mortar commercial casinos, 13 reported year-over-year revenue declines, while 14 experienced growth, averaging an 8.5% increase, according to the AGA.
Here’s a breakdown of the 10 states with the highest annual revenue growth from their retail casino operations.
Nebraska
Nebraska’s rise in gaming revenue is no surprise.
In August, Omaha welcomed its first casino, WarHorse Casino, featuring 800 slot machines, 20 table games, a sportsbook, and over 110 simulcast screens.
This momentum is likely to carry into Q4, with WarHorse Casino in Lincoln expanding this month to include an additional 400 slot machines and 10 table games.
Nebraska recorded a 74.7% increase in commercial gaming revenue from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024, the second-highest growth rate among U.S. states, trailing only Oregon (77.5%).
Virginia
Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia has had an impressive 2024, driving the state’s year-over-year retail casino revenue growth to nearly 9% in Q3—second-highest in the U.S.
In August, the casino posted a significant 23.7% revenue increase, generating $26.65 million.
Virginia’s casino revenue is set to rise further with the permanent Caesars Virginia opening in December and new casinos planned for Norfolk and Petersburg.
