GGR of 7 U.S. States Reached $868.6M (+32.5% YoY) in April 2025
According to a report by Casino Reports, all seven states with legalized online casinos showed at least 25% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching a combined total of $868.6 million in April 2025.
Overall Figures for April 2025
In April 2025, the seven U.S. states where online casinos are allowed reported a total GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) of $868.6 million, which is 32.5% more than in April of the previous year. That’s an increase of more than $213 million compared to 2024.
Taxable operator revenue amounted to $787.9 million, and states collected $169.3 million in tax revenue (+$43.9 million YoY). The figures do not include local taxes and tribal contributions.
Handle
- Total handle — $10.2 billion
- Pennsylvania — over $7.5 billion
- Connecticut — $1.6 billion (third time in 4 months)
State-by-State Results
| State | GGR ($M) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 282.8 | +34.8% |
| Michigan | 248.1 | +21%+ |
| New Jersey | 235.2 | +21%+ |
| Connecticut | 61 | +47% |
| Delaware | 9.9 | +95.7% |
| Rhode Island | 4.7 | 2× growth |
Connecticut: Clash of the Giants
The state is dominated by two operators — DraftKings and FanDuel.
- DraftKings: $31.6M GGR (+38.3% YoY), $11M spent on promos. A record high for the company. Hold — 3.9%.
- FanDuel: $29.2M GGR (+57.6% YoY), promo budget exceeds $6M, but remains under 1% of total handle.
Total GGR for the state reached $61 million (+47% YoY), while handle rose 23.1% to $1.6 billion.
Small States Also Growing
States with single operators also showed notable growth:
- Delaware: Operator BetRivers generated $9.9M in GGR, nearly doubling its result from 2024. Handle for the first four months of 2025 reached $1.01 billion.
- Rhode Island: Bally’s earned $4.7M, more than double the $2.1M from April 2024.
Revenue Leaders: “Big Three”
All three largest states — Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey — surpassed the $200 million GGR threshold in April 2025:
- Pennsylvania: $282.8M
- Michigan: $248.1M
- New Jersey: $235.2M
All three states show steady annual revenue growth of more than 21%.
Summary: Steady Growth and Records
April 2025 was a successful month for legalized online gambling in the U.S. Most states set new records or came close, showing strong growth both in revenue and handle.
Connecticut stands out with aggressive marketing and record-breaking operator performance, while even smaller states are seeing strong upward trends.
Growth in GGR, handle, and tax revenue confirms the trend of continued strengthening of online casinos in the U.S.