The commercial casino sector in New York had its second best month in history in May, generating gross gaming revenue of $62.9 million, up 10.2% compared to last year’s $57.1 million.
The figures were published by New York’s gambling regulator, the New York State Gaming Commission, which showed that May revenue was up 10.7% month-over-month compared to April’s $56.8 million return.
Slot machines accounted for most of the gaming revenue. This segment generated $45.3 million in gross gaming revenue, up 11.6% from the $40.6 million it recorded last May. Table game revenue was up 7.3% year-over-year to $16.2 million, while poker gaming ($974,765) and retail sports wagering ($406,160) made smaller contributions.
Of New York’s four commercial casinos, each reported year-over-year revenue increases.
Rivers Casino and Resort led the way with $19.6 million, rising from $17.6 million in May 2024. This was followed by Resorts World Catskills, which generated $18.1 million, up 5.8% year-over-year, del Lago Resort and Casino at $15.4 million, up 19% year-over-year, and Tioga Downs, which rose from $9.3 million to $9.7 million, a year-over-year increase of 4.3%.
