Another record year for Indian gaming operations in the US as total GGR climbs 5.3%
Tribal gaming revenue across the United States hit a record high of $46.16 billion in FY 2025, according to latest figures from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
Total gross gaming revenue (GGR) rose 5.3 per cent in the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2025, up from $43.85 billion a year earlier, with seven of the NIGC’s eight regions posting year-on-year growth.
The GGR figure is calculated from 545 independently audited gaming operations, owned by 246 tribes across 29 states.
“The continued success of Indian gaming further underscores its importance as a means to support self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments,” said NIGC vice chair William Kirkland. “The agency is proud to work alongside tribal leaders to uphold a regulatory framework that protects these achievements and ensures the benefits endure for future generations.”
The Sacramento region (88 operations including California) continued to generate the highest GGR, which climbed 4.1 per cent to $12.63 billion in FY 2025.
The biggest year-on-year growth was seen in the Washington DC region (46 operations including New York, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida), as GGR rose by 9.8 per cent to $11.22 billion.
The St. Paul region (101 operations including Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska) saw GGR rise 2.9 per cent to $5.32 billion, while the Portland region (58 operations including Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho) grew GGR by 5.3 per cent to $4.94 billion.
Revenue from the Phoenix region (54 operations including Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico) was up 5.3 per cent at $4.21 billion, and GGR from the Oklahoma City region (80 operations including Texas and parts of Oklahoma) climbed 3.3 per cent to $3.74 billion.
The Tulsa region (74 operations including Kansas and parts of Oklahoma) contributed GGR of $3.65 billion, up by 2.5 per cent versus the previous year.
The Rapid City region (44 operations including Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming) was the only region to post a decline in FY 2025, as GGR fell by 0.9 per cent to $439.8 million.
Approximately 9 per cent of gaming operations reported more than $250 million of GGR in FY 2025, with their aggregate revenue making up 56 per cent of the total GGR.
In comparison, just over 54 per cent of Tribal gaming facilities reported less than $25 million in revenue, representing about 5 per cent of the total GGR share. These percentages have been relatively consistent over the past few years.
“I would like to wish the Indian gaming community a job well done on another strong year,” said NIGC associate commissioner Sharon Avery. “These GGR results reflect the continued commitment of tribal regulators and operators to responsible growth and community benefit.”