Casino revenue in New York's commercial sector peaks at its highest in August 2025

New York Casinos Break August Record with $65 Million in Revenue

In August 2025, the state's casinos collectively generated a record-breaking $65 million, marking a 7.3% month-over-month increase from $60.6 million in July. This growth was seen across three out of the four casinos, according to the New York State Gaming Commission's latest report.

The Revenue Leader

The Rivers Casino, owned by MGM Resorts International, led the pack with a revenue of $20.1 million, a 7.3% increase from the $18.7 million generated in August the year prior. Rivers Casino also saw the highest absolute increase in revenue among the four casinos.

The Del Lago casino followed closely behind, with a year-over-year percentage increase of 9% in revenue. Del Lago's revenue rose from $14.2 million in 2024 to $15.5 million in 2025.

Slots and Table Games

The revenue from slots in August 2025 was the highest of any month in the year, generating $46.9 million, an increase of 9.5% compared to the $42.9 million generated in August 2024. On the other hand, table games in New York generated $16.5 million in August 2025, a year-over-year decrease of 4.2%.

Notable Performers

Tioga Downs, despite being the lowest among the four casinos, still managed to increase its revenue from August 2024 to August 2025. It generated $10.5 million, up from $9.6 million the year before.

However, Resorts World Catskills experienced a year-over-year revenue loss of 1.4%, generating the lowest revenue among the four casinos in August 2025. The report does not provide information about the fourth casino's revenue growth.

Overall Growth

The four commercial casinos in New York experienced a 4.7% year-over-year revenue growth in August, collectively generating more revenue in August 2025 than any other month in the year. Despite this, Resorts World Catskills was the only casino to experience a revenue decrease.

The month-over-month revenue increase in August 2025 was higher for the state's casinos as a whole than for individual casinos. The revenue from table games in August 2025 was lower than the revenue from table games in any other month in the year.

Conclusion

The strong performance of New York's casinos in August 2025, particularly the Rivers Casino and Del Lago, signals a positive trend for the state's gaming industry. Despite Resorts World Catskills experiencing a revenue decrease, the overall growth in the sector is promising. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends develop in the coming months.