New York’s casino industry experienced a slight downturn in June 2025, reporting $55.1 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a 2.2% year-over-year decrease. This figure represents the third lowest monthly GGR total for the year, surpassed only by January and February’s results. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) released these figures.
Slot machine performance remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, generating $41.8 million in GGR from $526.7 million in slot credits – a minor increase of $700,000. However, table games showed a significant decline, with GGR falling 16.8% to $11.8 million on $69.4 million in wagers, a 9.1% decrease. Poker tables contributed $862,000 to the GGR, while retail sports betting added $677,400 from a $3.8 million handle. Land-based casinos generated $13.9 million in gaming taxes for the state, resulting in $41.3 million in net revenue – a 3% decrease compared to the previous year.
Despite a seasonal dip, the online sports betting sector exhibited continued growth. Online sportsbooks processed a $1.6 billion handle in June 2025, the lowest monthly total since August 2024, yet still a 12% year-over-year increase. Online GGR reached $206.5 million, a substantial 54.2% rise, indicating improved operator win rates. Market leaders FanDuel generated $86.3 million in GGR on a $563.7 million handle, while DraftKings, despite having the highest handle at $607 million, achieved a lower GGR of $69.8 million. Fanatics Betting and Gaming and Caesars reported $17.3 million and $13.8 million in GGR, respectively. Platform providers earned $101.2 million in June, with $105.3 million allocated to the state’s education fund.
June’s figures contrast sharply with the record-breaking $248.9 million in online GGR reported in May 2025, the highest monthly total since the launch of mobile betting in 2022. May’s handle reached $2.21 billion. The June downturn reflects typical seasonal trends and reduced wagering activity as summer approached. Similarly, retail casino revenue declined to $55.1 million in June, compared to May’s $176.4 million. May saw nearly all casinos experience year-over-year growth, highlighting the broader slowdown affecting both land-based and online sectors in June.
Ongoing legislative discussions include a potential ban on sweepstakes casinos and the finalization of approvals for a new land-based resort. The summer slowdown, coupled with pending legislative decisions, has operators and analysts closely monitoring the ability of online sportsbooks to sustain margin growth in the third quarter. Regulatory changes, such as potential adjustments to deposit limits and casino expansion approvals, will significantly influence industry performance in the latter half of 2025.
