New York Commercial Casino Revenue Jumps 248% in October

New York’s five commercial casinos generated $194.9 million in gross gaming revenue in October, according to the New York State Gaming Commission, an increase of 248% over the $56 million recorded in October 2025. The dramatic year-over-year growth reflects a structural change in the state’s gaming landscape rather than an organic surge: October marked the first full month in which Resorts World New York City operated as a full-scale commercial casino, contributing approximately $134.3 million to the statewide total.

A New Era for Downstate Gaming

Resorts World NYC ceased operations as a video lottery terminal facility on April 27, 2026, and transitioned to a commercial casino the following day. The property received one of three downstate commercial casino licenses awarded by state regulators in December 2025, alongside licenses for Bally’s Bronx and the Metropolitan Park development associated with Hard Rock. The transition allowed the Queens-based venue to offer live table games for the first time, adding hundreds of gaming tables and thousands of slot machines to its offering.

The results of that expansion have been immediate and substantial. In September, Resorts World NYC added $126.7 million as statewide commercial casino revenue rose 219.8% to $184.3 million. October’s figures continued that trajectory, with table games driving much of the new property’s performance.

Upstate Performance: Modest but Steady Growth

While the statewide headline number was shaped largely by the New York City property, the four upstate commercial casinos – Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady, del Lago Resort and Casino, Tioga Downs, and Resorts World Catskills – continued to post incremental gains against the $56 million baseline set a year earlier.

Del Lago Resort and Casino recorded a 3.9% increase for October, with revenue rising to just under $15 million. Tioga Downs also posted a positive year-over-year result, ranking among the properties with the strongest relative growth for the month. The upstate segment’s performance stands in contrast to the concentrated growth at Resorts World NYC, whose scale has shifted the composition of the state’s commercial gaming market considerably.

Sports Betting and Market Dynamics

The casino figures arrived alongside continued strength in New York’s sports betting market. Statewide sports betting handle reached approximately $2.8 billion for October, with online sports betting revenue reported at $258.1 million, according to figures circulated by industry outlets. Together, the data underscore the expanding footprint of regulated gaming across the state, from commercial casinos to mobile wagering.