US commercial gaming revenue rose 4.6% year on year in February, reaching $6.22 billion, even as sports betting revenue fell. The American Gaming Association said growth came from retail casino and iGaming, while sportsbooks had a weaker month.
Traditional casino revenue reached $4.00 billion in February, up 0.9%, while iGaming climbed 25.0% to $976.3 million. Sports betting revenue dropped 6.4% to $1.17 billion. These figures show that overall market growth continued, but some parts of the market performed better than others.
Retail casino and iGaming led growth in February
Retail casino remained the largest part of the market in February. Land-based gaming still brought in the biggest share of commercial revenue and helped push the wider market higher.
iGaming again posted the fastest growth rate. Its 25.0% rise shows how important online casino has become in the states where it is legal. The segment is still smaller than retail casino, but it is making a bigger contribution to monthly growth.
US gaming is no longer relying on one segment alone. Casino floors still provide the largest revenue base, while iGaming is becoming a bigger source of growth.
Sports betting had a weaker February
Sports betting was the weakest of the main commercial segments in February. Revenue fell 6.4% from a year earlier, even though the wider market still expanded.
The softer result points to the pressure sportsbooks can face even in a growing market. Sports betting revenue can swing more sharply from month to month than casino revenue, especially when results are better for customers and operator margins come under pressure. That makes February a reminder that sportsbook growth is not always steady, even in a mature and expanding US market.
Year-to-date revenue remains above 2025
Year-to-date growth was still positive through the first two months of 2026. Total US commercial gaming revenue reached $13.04 billion, up 6.8% from the same period a year earlier.
Traditional gaming revenue reached $8.00 billion, up 2.2%. Sports betting revenue rose 8.1% to $2.86 billion, while iGaming increased 25.1% to $1.98 billion.
The February report shows a market that is still growing, but growth is not the same across every segment. Retail casino and iGaming were stronger, while sports betting had a more difficult month.
