New York: Despite big jump from Rivers Casino, statewide casino revenue dips in December

Friday, January 9, 2026 11:01 AM
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  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Full-scale commercial casinos in New York generated $53.3 million in revenue in December, a 3% year-over-year decline from the $54.9 million generated in November 2024.

According to the latest report from the New York Gaming Commission, statewide slot revenue was $38.6 million, down 1.6% from the $39.2 million generated in December 2024. Table games revenue dropped 11.6% from $15.1 million to $13.3 million.

Rivers Casino was the only venue to see revenue rise, with a 17.1% increase from $16.6 million in 2024 to $19.4 million in 2025. Table games and slots revenue rose for the casino, with table games revenue increasing 43.7% year-over-year from $3.2 million to $4.5 million.

Resorts World Catskills saw revenue falling 22% from $17.1 million to $13.3 million. Additional with revenue drops were Tioga Downs Casino, which saw a 5.8% decline in revenue from $8.6 million to $8.1 million, and Del Lago Resort, down 1.6% from $12.7 million to $12.5 million.

 

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.