New York, October 27, 2026. New York's five commercial casinos generated US$184.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in September, representing 219.8% year-over-year growth, while mobile sports betting handle reached US$2.5926 billion (+13%), according to reports from the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC).
Land-based growth was driven by Resorts World New York City, owned by the Genting Group, which contributed US$126.7 million, accounting for 68.7% of the total, despite declining 6.9% compared with August.
The Queens property introduced traditional gaming tables on April 28, 2026, and expanded its facilities in July, adding more than 1,400 slot machines. Rivers Casino & Resort reported US$20.1 million (+5.5%); del Lago Resort & Casino, US$15 million (+10.1%); Resorts World Catskills, US$13.4 million (-13.4%); and Tioga Downs, US$9 million (-4.3%).
By gaming category, slot machines and electronic table games generated US$129.3 million (+217.8%); traditional table games, US$53.6 million (+252.7%); poker, US$798,510; and retail sports betting, US$641,480 (-30.8%). Casinos contributed approximately US$74.7 million in taxes.
In mobile betting, wagering volume exceeded the US$2.2934 billion recorded in September 2025, but GGR declined 9% to US$176.34 million, compared with US$193.76 million a year earlier. Operators' hold fell from 8.45% to 6.80%, reducing tax revenue from US$98.82 million to US$89.93 million, under the state's 51% tax on GGR. Participating in sportsbooks include DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, theScore Bet, and Bally Bet. The NYSGC, chaired by Brian O'Dwyer, with Robert Williams serving as Executive Director, oversees both segments.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reported on September 16 that mobile sports betting generated US$1.3 billion in taxes during fiscal year 2026, while warning about social risks. Under Governor Kathy Hochul's administration, New York is also considering restrictions on artificial intelligence in gambling promotions and additional measures to identify problematic betting behavior.
