U.S. commercial gaming closes 2025 at a record $78.7 billion

The headline numbers

The American Gaming Association’s February 2026 release put 2025 commercial gaming revenue at $78.72 billion, up 9.2 percent from the previous year. The figures cover several gambling categories, rather than blackjack alone.

Inside the total

Traditional gaming generated $50.94 billion, a 2.3 percent increase. Online gaming reached $10.74 billion, up 27.6 percent. Those broad categories should not be read as a measure of blackjack’s individual performance.

Reading the release

This brief preserves the numbers in the dated February announcement. Later annual reports can revise totals as more information becomes available. Readers comparing datasets should check publication dates and definitions.