The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released its latest gross gaming revenue report, providing key stakeholders in the industry with insights into tribal gaming.
According to the NIGC’s latest revenue report, total gross gaming revenue for tribes reached a record $46.2 billion for FY2025, a $2.3 billion increase compared to the fiscal year prior.
The NIGC drafted its report using the audited financial statements of 545 gaming operations. The operations are supported by 250 tribal governments across 29 states. The financial statements the NIGC received were for Class II and Class III tribal gaming.
“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,” said NIGC Vice Chair Billy Kirkland. “The Trump Administration is proud to work alongside tribal leaders to ensure these benefits endure for future generations.”
US tribes generate record gross revenue
The NIGC measures gross gaming revenue as the amount wagered by players with tribal operations minus winnings that are returned to players.
“I would like to wish the Indian gaming community a job well done on another strong year,” said NIGC Associate Commissioner Sharon Avery. “These GGR results reflect the continued commitment of tribal regulators and operators to responsible growth and community benefit.”
NIGC provides region-by-region data
The NIGC separates U.S. tribal gaming into eight regions, with seven of the regions reporting year-over-year gross revenue growth in FY2025.
The commission’s Sacramento region led the group with $12.6 billion in gross revenue derived from 88 operations. The region encompasses California and a portion of Nevada.
By comparison, the Sacramento region posted $12.1 billion in revenue in FY2024. The NIGC notes that year-over-year results do not indicate the strength of any local economy.
DC region reports largest YoY growth
The NIGC’S D.C. region finished second for total gross gaming revenue in FY2025 at $11.2 billion, a 9.8% increase compared to the fiscal year prior. The NIGC’s D.C. region includes seven U.S. markets and features two of the most populous states in the U.S:
- Florida
- New York
- North Carolina
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Connecticut
The seven states support 46 tribal gaming operations.
St. Paul region reports growth, Rapid City revenue slows
The D.C. and Sacramento regions closed far ahead of the third-ranking region for gross revenue, St. Paul. In FY2025, the St. Paul region posted $5.3 billion in revenue. During the fiscal year, the St. Paul region was home to 101 tribal gaming operations. The states included in the region were Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. Revenue increased by $148 million compared to FY2024.
Rapid City was the only region to not report a year-over-year increase in revenue.
In FY2025, the region generated $439.7 million in gross revenue behind 44 operations. By comparison, Rapid City’s revenue in FY2024 reached $443.8 million. Rapid City includes Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
The NIGC released its latest revenue report after adding new leadership last month.
On June 1, Kirkland joined the NIGC as its new associate commissioner. He was appointed to a three-year term and continues to hold his role as the assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. Kirkland is a member of the Navajo Nation.
