In a press release, AGA CEO Bill Miller said last year’s results are “nothing short of remarkable.” Growth was spurred by a massive increases in sports betting, online gambling and traditional brick-and-mortar gaming at casinos. Last year’s record also shattered 2020 levels, when a Covid-affected industry struggled with a months-long shutdown and brought in just $30 billion.
The industry rolled in $53 billion in revenue last year - breaking the previous industry record by more than 20% registered in 2019, according to the American Gaming Association. Here’s more proof that the house always wins: In 2021, America’s gaming industry had its highest-grossing year ever.
