The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported the industry’s fiscal year 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR), as 545 operations across 29 US states combined to generate a record-high $46.2bn, equating to an increase of 5.3%.
Tribal gaming’s total GGR figure for FY2025 represents the industry’s fifth consecutive year achieving the record, a streak only broken by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
The NIGC’s report consists of operations in eight regions across the US, including Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix, St. Paul, Rapid City, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Washington DC.
Tribal Gaming Revenue History - FY
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Seven of the eight regions managed to report increases in FY2025 GGR, with Rapid City marking the only exception after witnessing a fall of 0.9% year-over-year to nearly $439.8m.
Sacramento and Washington DC led all regions in GGR with respective FY2025 figures of $12.6bn and $11.2bn, representing increases of 4.1% and 9.8%. St. Paul followed the duo with just over $5.3bn of GGR, having risen 2.9%.
The Portland region generated $4.9bn of Indian gaming’s total GGR for FY2025 and rose 5.3%, an increase matched by the Phoenix region which accounted for $4.2bn of revenue.
Tulsa and Oklahoma City each reported $3.7bn of revenue during the fiscal year period, representing increases of 2.5% and 3.3%, respectively.
According to the NIGC, just over 54% of Tribal gaming facilities reported less than $25m in GGR for FY2025, while approximately 9% of operators reported a GGR greater than $25m, making up 56% of the industry’s total.
Tribal Gaming GGR Split - FY2025
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"The continued success of Indian gaming further underscores its importance as a means to support self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments," NIGC Vice Chair William Kirkland said.
"The agency is proud to work alongside tribal leaders to uphold a regulatory framework that protects these achievements and ensures the benefits endure for future generations."
The US Department of the Interior proposed appointing Kirkland as an associate member of the NIGC for a three-year term in April 2026, serving as an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department.
NIGC Vice Chair Jean Hovland announced her departure from the organization after five years in the position on April 7, having worked to promote the integrity and progression of the $44bn industry
