New York commercial casinos generated $57.6 million in September, a 3.1% increase from the $55.9 million generated in 2024.
The figures, published by the New York State Gaming Commission, revealed that of this total, slots generated $40.7 million, a 3.5% increase year-on-year, and table games also saw a 5.9% rise, generating $15.2 million.
Rivers Casino & Resort recorded the highest revenue in September, up 15.1% to $19.1 million. The only other casino to report a year-on-year revenue rise was Tioga Downs, up 3.9% to $9.4 million.
In contrast, both Del Lago Resort and Casino and Resorts World Catskills reported year-on-year revenue declines. Del Lago dropped 0.7% to $13.7 million, while Resorts World declined 6.2% to $15.5 million.
Meanwhile, the casino license race in New York City is nearing the December 1 deadline.
Only four casinos remain in the running for the three casino licenses on offer, including two existing racinos, Resorts World and MGM Empire City, along with two newly proposed casinos, Metropolitan Park and Bally’s Bronx.
All three proposed casinos in Manhattan, including Caesars Times Square, backed by Jay-Z, Freedom Plaza, and the Avenir, were rejected. The only would-be Brooklyn casino, The Coney, was rejected too.