The US casino industry sits on a remarkable split screen in 2023 data, with $1.2 billion in estimated annual EBITDA alongside labor costs at about 30% of revenue and security spending of $6.0B. Online gaming keeps pulling the mix toward mobile, where 60% of new iCasino registrations came through mobile and iGaming reached $31.3B of U.S. gross gaming revenue. Add the policy and performance signals from states expanding iGaming paths, and the picture gets even more telling.
Key Takeaways
- $1.2 billion annual EBITDA for the US casino industry is estimated in 2023 (industry financial metric)
- US casino industry had 20+ states considering iGaming in 2023–2024 (policy pipeline)
- $1.6 billion US casino capital spending on new builds and expansions in 2024 is forecast (capex forecast)
- New Jersey regulated online casino launched in 2013 (first-mover date)
- New Jersey casino and sports betting tax revenue exceeded $1.3 billion in 2023 (tax receipts)
- Atlantic City casino revenue increased 5.6% in 2023 vs 2022 (annual change)
- Las Vegas Strip casino revenue was $14.4B in 2023 (Strip market win)
- US casino payroll totaled $5.1B in 2023 (labor cost)
- iGaming accounted for $31.3 billion of U.S. gross gaming revenue in 2023 (combined online casino), per a 2024 industry revenue dataset release
- $79.9 billion U.S. online sports betting handle was recorded in 2023, per an industry handle summary
- 0.7% of US adults met criteria for problem gambling in a survey (prevalence)
- iCasino growth was driven by mobile-first design; 60% of new registrations used mobile in 2023 (registration channel)
- 53% of US casino patrons use loyalty programs in 2023 (loyalty adoption)
- US casinos reported average labor cost as 30% of revenue in 2023 (industry financial ratio)
- US casino operators spent $6.0B on security and surveillance in 2023 (ops cost estimate)
US iGaming and sports betting powered strong casino growth, delivering $31.3B online GGR and $5.1B sports wagering revenue in 2023.
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01 · Category
Market Size1 stats
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$1.2 billion annual EBITDA for the US casino industry is estimated in 2023 (industry financial metric)
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
In 2023, the US casino industry is estimated to generate $1.2 billion in annual EBITDA, highlighting a sizable market scale under the Market Size category.
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Industry Trends5 stats
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US casino industry had 20+ states considering iGaming in 2023–2024 (policy pipeline)
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$1.6 billion US casino capital spending on new builds and expansions in 2024 is forecast (capex forecast)
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New Jersey regulated online casino launched in 2013 (first-mover date)
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Nevada adopted sports wagering mobile in 2014 (regulatory timeline)
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In 2023, 56% of U.S. casino operators used player segmentation/targeting for promotions (marketing analytics usage), per an operator technology survey
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
The Industry Trends show that US online gambling momentum is accelerating as 20+ states entered the iGaming policy pipeline in 2023–2024, while operators increasingly invest and optimize with $1.6 billion in 2024 casino capex forecasts and 56% using player segmentation for promotions.
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Financial Performance3 stats
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New Jersey casino and sports betting tax revenue exceeded $1.3 billion in 2023 (tax receipts)
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Atlantic City casino revenue increased 5.6% in 2023 vs 2022 (annual change)
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Las Vegas Strip casino revenue was $14.4B in 2023 (Strip market win)
Interpretation
Financial Performance Interpretation
In 2023, strong financial performance was evident as New Jersey generated over $1.3 billion in casino and sports betting tax revenue, Atlantic City casino revenue rose 5.6% year over year, and the Las Vegas Strip delivered $14.4B in casino wins.
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Performance Metrics5 stats
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US casino payroll totaled $5.1B in 2023 (labor cost)
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iGaming accounted for $31.3 billion of U.S. gross gaming revenue in 2023 (combined online casino), per a 2024 industry revenue dataset release
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$79.9 billion U.S. online sports betting handle was recorded in 2023, per an industry handle summary
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$5.1 billion in U.S. sports wagering revenue (GGR) was generated in 2023, per a year-end industry estimate published by a sports-betting analytics outlet
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3.1% average monthly growth in U.S. online casino GGR was observed in 2023 versus the prior year on a quarterly comparison in a 2024 industry report
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance metrics in the U.S. casino industry show iGaming driving $31.3 billion in 2023 online casino revenue while sports betting recorded $79.9 billion in handle and $5.1 billion in GGR, and online casino GGR rose by an average 3.1% per month versus the prior year.
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User Adoption5 stats
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0.7% of US adults met criteria for problem gambling in a survey (prevalence)
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iCasino growth was driven by mobile-first design; 60% of new registrations used mobile in 2023 (registration channel)
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53% of US casino patrons use loyalty programs in 2023 (loyalty adoption)
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In casino customer research, 41% of surveyed patrons reported using a mobile app to access offers in 2023, per a consumer survey study by an independent research firm
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33% of iGaming bettors reported placing a bet on a mobile device first in 2023, per an operator/consumer channel survey
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
User adoption is increasingly mobile led, with 60% of new iCasino registrations coming from mobile in 2023 and 41% of patrons using a mobile app for offers, showing that even high value engagement is shifting to mobile channels.
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Cost Analysis3 stats
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US casinos reported average labor cost as 30% of revenue in 2023 (industry financial ratio)
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US casino operators spent $6.0B on security and surveillance in 2023 (ops cost estimate)
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Nevada regulated casinos earned $1.7 billion from gaming taxes/fees in 2023 (gaming tax receipts by category summed for regulated casino activity), per Nevada Department of Taxation publications
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
In 2023, labor alone consumed about 30% of US casino revenue while operators also poured $6.0B into security and surveillance, underscoring how rising operating costs are a dominant pressure point in casino cost analysis even as Nevada collected $1.7B in gaming taxes and fees.
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Labor & Workforce1 stats
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Gaming service workers had a median hourly wage of $15.39in May 2023 (United States), per an Occupational Employment Statistics table
Interpretation
Labor & Workforce Interpretation
In May 2023, gaming service workers in the United States earned a median hourly wage of $15.39, highlighting that the Us casino workforce is largely supported by relatively modest pay levels.
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