Resorts World NYC helps state’s casino revenue grow 219.8% to $184.3m for September

The New York State Gaming Commission has reported the state’s total casino activity for September 2026, as revenue grew by a significant 219.8% to $184.3m, assisted by the recent debut of Resorts World NYC. 

Despite propelling New York’s casino revenue during 2026, Resorts World NYC still witnessed a decrease of 6.9% month-over-month for September, totaling $126.7m. The operator’s Catskills property reported just over $13.4m of revenue and decreased 13.4% from September 2025. 

In July, Resorts World NYC expanded its casino floor space to the newly renovated first floor, adding more than 1,400 slot machines to its portfolio of electronic table games (ETGs) and live dealer offerings following its April launch. 

Rivers Casino & Resort followed Resorts World NYC with $20.1m of revenue during the monthly period, equating to growth of 5.5%. 

Tioga Downs Casino and del Lago Resort & Casino reported September revenues of $9m and $15m, respectively, representing a decrease of 4.3% for Tioga Downs but a 10.1% rise for the latter. 

Slots and electronic table game revenue in New York climbed 217.8% to $129.3m, while table games drove $53.6m and increased 252.7% for September. Retail sports wagering accounted for just $641,480 of New York’s commercial revenue for September, decreasing 30.8%. 

For individual poker tables located across the Empire State, the gaming type generated $798,510 during the monthly period, representing a decrease of 30.8%. 

Concerning New York’s online gambling operations, the Gaming Commission unanimously advanced two proposed regulations that would change how licensed entities target customers and how mobile sportsbooks respond to signs of risky betting on October 12. 

One proposal would restrict the use of artificial intelligence to deliver individualized promotions or suggested wagers, including casino, sportsbook and racing operators, as well as lottery courier services. 

The second proposal would require mobile sportsbooks to identify customers who may be at risk and take appropriate steps after reviewing their activity.