Tribal gaming casinos reported a document $46.2 billion in gross gaming income (GGR) in 2025, a year-over-year improve of 5.3%, in response to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
The numbers come from 545 tribal gaming operations throughout the nation and mark the fifth straight 12 months of development. That streak stretches again to 2010 when taking out the COVID-19 12 months of 2020. The 2025 GGR is $2.3 billion greater than the business noticed in 2024
“I would like to wish the Indian gaming community a job well done on another strong year,” NIGC Associate Commissioner Sharon Avery stated.
“These GGR results reflect the continued commitment of tribal regulators and operators to responsible growth and community benefit.”
Inside The Numbers
The NIGC report divides the nation into eight areas. The Sacramento area, which incorporates California and the northern half of Nevada, completed as the largest performer with $12.6 billion in income from 88 gaming operations.
That was adopted by the Washington D.C. area, which incorporates properties within the south and japanese elements of the U.S. (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New York, and Connecticut) and noticed income of $11.2 billion from 46 operations.
Just one area noticed a income decline in 2025.
Here’s a take a look at outcomes from all areas so as of whole income:
| Region | States lined | 2025 GGR | 2024 GGR | Percent change |
| Sacramento | California, northern half of Nevada (88 operations) | $12.6 billion | $12.1 billion | 4.1% |
| D.C. | Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New York, and Connecticut (46 operations) | $11.2 billion | $10.2 billion | 9.8% |
| St. Paul | Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska (101 operations) | $5.3 billion | $5.2 billion | 2.9% |
| Portland | Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho (58 operations) | $4.9 billion | $4.7 billion | 5.3% |
| Phoenix | Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, southern half of Nevada (54 operations) | $4.2 billion | $4 billion | 5.3% |
| Oklahoma City | Western half of Oklahoma and Texas (80 operations) | $3.7 billion | $3.6 billion | 3.3% |
| Tulsa | Eastern half of Oklahoma and Kansas (74 operations) | $3.7 billion | $3.6 billion | 2.5% |
| Rapid City | Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming (55 operations) | $439.8 million | $443.9 million | (0.9%) |
A Few Properties Dominate
The report detailed {that a} small variety of properties make up the most important quantity of total income. The NIGC report notes that 8.6% of all of the tribal casinos ended up incomes 55.8% of the whole income.
Gaming operations assist present well being care, housing, jobs, and different wants for tribes throughout the nation. In current years, a few of these teams have expanded past casinos on their conventional lands to supply different gaming operations in addition to on-line gaming and sports activities betting.
“Indian gaming is an important contributor to tribal economies that empowers sovereign tribal governments to invest in their communities and provide their citizens with essential services,” NIGC Vice Chair Billy Kirkland stated.
Despite the constructive numbers, some tribal leaders have been involved in regards to the development of prediction markets and the way they may influence tribal gaming operations.
The tribal numbers comply with the discharge of 2025 industrial on line casino income in May by the American Gaming Association. The affiliation reported whole income from industrial operations reached $783.6 billion in 2025, a 9.1% improve from 2024. Combined with tribal gaming income, whole on line casino gaming was round $829.8 billion.
NIGC Still In Need Of New Leader
Beyond the income report, the NIGC continues to be with no chief. Avery started serving as chairwoman in May 2024 however stepped down in January and the place stays vacant.
The fee is made up of three members and was created in 1988 to control tribal gaming and to advertise financial improvement for tribes. Under federal regulation, the fee’s enforcement powers are held solely by the chairperson.
The Trump administration has but to appoint a brand new chief for the group and that leaves the NIGC unable to carry out some features. Those embody implementing authorized and security violations, approving tribal gaming legal guidelines, and certifying administration agreements between tribes and on line casino operators.
“At this crucial time, the (National Indian Gaming Commission) is operating with one arm tied behind its back,” former NIGC chair (2013-19) and Muscogee (Creek) Nation member Jonodev Chaudhuri advised the Associated Press.
“That’s a very precarious position for tribes and Indian gaming.”
