Facts and Statistics on Which US States Have Casinos in 2023

Many factors drive the US gambling scene, with its major driving force being its Casinos. Gambling halls have existed in the US since the 1800s and have only spread across the country since.

The status behind the legalities of Casinos in the US states is a bit complex as different areas have different policies and perspectives on the matter.

Yet, the industry is only growing, with more and more states allowing Casinos, with experts forecasting the market in the US to reach $145.92 billion by the end of 2023.

This article shall explore the numbers, statistics, and legal implications to highlight which US states have Casinos and which areas will allow the market to exist in the coming years.

Highlights of the Article

• There are around 1,500 – 2,200 casinos all across the US.
• 44 US states have some form of casino, whether commercial, tribal, or both.
• Nevada and New Jersey are two of the most recognized US casino tourism states.
• One of the biggest casinos in the world is found in the US, specifically the WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma, scaling up to 600,000 sq. ft. of gaming floor space.
• Georgia doesn’t have land-based casinos; they have cruise ships that sail three miles into international waters where gambling is legal.
• The US had 523 Tribal casinos in 2022, which generated around $32 billion, accounting for 43% of all US casino gaming revenue.
• In 2022, the US GGR stood at $60.42 billion, marking a 14% growth from the previous year.
• Pennsylvania generated the most tax revenue in 2021, with $2 billion, double that of Nevada’s $1 billion.
• 34% of adult Americans visited casinos in 2022, a 6% increase from 2021.

Casino-Friendly US States

Homing in on the US states that accept Casinos, there are differing records on how many exist.

One data indicates around 1,455 Land-Based Casinos spread across 44 states. Another suggests around 2,154 Casinos in the US.

With different areas having differing policies and regulations on how they categorize the various types of gambling, it highlights just how complex the issue is in the country.

Side Note

Learn extensively about the complexities behind the Gambling Regulations in the US State with this article.

Discover which areas allow specific types of gambling and which states profit from the industry in the billions.

Alabama

(Casinos Avenue, Montgomery Advertiser)

The state’s Code Title 13A governs its gambling scene.

There are 4 Casinos in Alabama; Native Americans own 3. Alabama casinos feature around 10,000 slot machines and 15 gaming tables, with bets ranging from $0.01 to $10.

Victoryland offers Electronic Bingoes, which were legalized on September 14, 2016.

The state also offers Greyhound Racing with two racetracks for those who enjoy this game.

Arizona

(500nations, Legal Gambling Age)

AZ’s State criminal code under ARS 13.3301 regulates its gambling industry.

The state’s gambling scene is filled with Tribal land-based casinos compliant with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act since Arizona has the largest Native American land in the US.

There are around 27 casinos in AZ owned by Tribes:

• Ak-Chin Casino
• Apache Gold Casino Resort
• Blue Water Casino
• Bucky’s Casino
• Casino Arizona
• Casino Del Sol
• Casino of the Sun
• Cliff Castle Casino
• Cocopah Casino
• Del Sol Marketplace
• Desert Diamond Casino Tucson
• Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita
• Desert Diamond West Valley Casino
• Desert Diamond Casino Why
• Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
• Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
• Gila River Casino Lone Butte
• Gila River Casino Santan Mountain Project
• Gila River Casino Hotel Vee Quiva
• Gila River Casino Hotel Wild Horse Pass
• Mazatzal Casino
• Paradise Casino
• New Prescott Casino Project
• Spirit Mountain Casino
• Talking Stick Resort
• Twin Arrows Casino Resort
• Yavapai Casino

Arkansas

(500nations, Lets Gamble USA)

The state currently has three licensed casinos as of 2023, with one owned and managed by a Native American tribe. There is a fourth one awaiting approval from the Arkansas Racing Commission.

Code Sec. 5-66-101 et seq. and 23-110 et seq. regulates gambling in Arkansas, with casinos outlawed by the state up until 2019.

California

(500nations, Casinos in California)

The “Golden State” is the US’ largest Indian gaming state, with yearly Casino earnings of around $9 billion. California has 76 Indian casinos and five mini-casinos, owned mainly by its 109 tribes.

The state-managed Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Trust Fund (RSTF) distributes a portion of casino proceeds to non-casino tribes.

California Indian casinos include over 70,000 slot machines and over 2,000 table games, outnumbering any other US state.

Colorado

(Uncover Colorado, Casinos, Colorado)

Colorado casinos opened in 1991 with a restricted selection of table and electronic games and a $5 single wager restriction.

The maximum betting limit was eliminated in 2021, allowing casinos to offer a variety of activities, including poker, blackjack, and electronic games, to anybody over the age of 21.

Quick Tip

Knowing which casinos offer which games is half the battle; the next is knowing which casino games are better suited for your preference.

Discover which game between Blackjack and Roulette would give you the most enjoyable time and which can make you more money.

There are around 33 casinos in the state, including two gambling hubs owned by tribes.

Most casinos stand in Black Hawk, Cripple Creek, and Central City, except for the two Native American casinos.

Connecticut

(500nations, Casinos Avenue)

Connecticut is one of the smallest states in the US. Yet, it is home to two of the largest casinos in the country.

Another kind of legal gambling in Connecticut is bingo, which has halls in many towns and cities.

Its two casinos are:

• Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, and;
• Mohegan Sun in Uncasville.

The state’s two federally recognized tribes, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe, run the casino on tribal territory under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Delaware

(Lets Gamble USA, American Casino Guide)

“The First State” is known for being the earliest in the US to ratify the constitution. Delaware is also the first to legalize online gambling.

Side Note

Delaware is among the few US states to legalize all kinds of online gambling, namely:

• Online Casinos
• Online Poker
• Online Sports Betting
• Online Horse Racing
• Online Fantasy Sports
• Online Lottery

Delaware’s 3 gambling houses combine Race Tracks and Casinos, aka Racinos, offering over 1,500 terminals on their gaming floors.

The casinos also offer table games like blackjack, roulette, and craps. The RTP on land-based slots is legally required to fall within the 87%-95% range.

Florida

(Visit Florida, 500nations, Casinos Avenue, Miami Herald)

One of the US’ most-visited states due to its iconic beaches and attractions, Florida is also a target for gamblers for its many Casinos, hosting over 60 establishments.

Georgia

(American Casino Guide)

Unlike the others on this list, there are no land-based Casinos in Georgia, instead, the state has a cruise ship which sails three miles off the coast into international waters where gambling is legal.

The Emerald Princess Casino is a four-decker cruise ship for adults (21-above). The casino boat offers table games and slots located in Brunswick.

Georgia is also embedded in gambling history as this is the state wherein Edwin Lowe first coined the term “Bingo.”

Idaho

(500nations, American Casino Guidebook, World Casino Directory)

The US’ “Gem State” has a rich casino legacy concerning Native American ancestry. Idaho’s Indian Casinos offer around 4,000 slots, table games, and even lottery games.

The Tribal casinos also have video poker, video keno, bingo halls, roulette, and galaxy gaming virtual blackjack.

Illinois

(500nations, World Casino Directory, Casinos Avenue)

The Prarie State has around 13 casinos, with more soon to open around 2025 – 2026. The state casinos offer slot machines, gaming tables, live poker tables, sports betting, and horseracing bets.

Illinois is closely tied to the US casino industry as it is where Bally Manufacturing originated from. The company revolutionized many casino machines and even had a part in establishing the MGM.

Fun Fact

Illinois is the US’s second highest-earning sports betting market, trailing Nevada with $452 million in mobile bets in 2021.

Indiana

(Casinos, Casinos Avenue, World Casino Directory, 500nations)

Early legalization efforts behind Casino developments in Indiana were primarily challenging for the state, taking almost a decade to get on track.

Since the early license applications in 1994, the state has not looked back, establishing around 13 casinos, ranging from Tribal, to Commercial, to Riverboats.

Iowa

(Casinos Avenue, Casinos, 500nations, World Casino Directory)

The state has around 23 casinos, four of which are Native American. Iowa hosts 18 land-based casinos and one riverboat casino.

Iowa casinos offer many games, such as:

• Pai Gow Poker
• Craps
• Bingo
• Keno
• Three-card Poker
• Four-card Poker
• Spanish 21
• Blackjack
• Mississippi Stud
• Big 6
• Caribbean Stud
• Roulette
• Poker
• Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em
• Let It Ride
• Slots
• Video Poker
• Mini-Baccarat
• Off-Track Betting

Quick Tip

Since Iowa offers many forms of Poker, gamblers in the state should learn how to master one of the most beloved gambling games.

Managing one’s bankroll in Poker and learning the rates, blinds, and buy-ins is a significant aspect of mastering the game.

Kansas

(World Casino Directory, Casinos Avenue)

Casinos in this state operate on the usual 24/7 schedule, offering various games like slots, table games, and even greyhound and horse racing.

Kentucky

(Casinos, Casinos Avenue)

The state’s most prominent form of gambling is horse racing, aka pari-mutuel betting, hosting the iconic Kentucky Derby since 1875.

Most gambling hubs in the state are Racetracks, while only two are land-based casinos, Derby City Gaming and Kentucky Downs Gaming.

Louisiana

(World Casino Directory, Casinos Avenue, Explore Louisiana)

While Louisiana is known for Zydeco, its cajun and creole food, and Mardi Gras, the Pelican State also hosts one of the most gambling locations in the US.

Casinos in the state are a mix of riverboats, tribal, racinos, and state-licensed casinos, offering all kinds of games, including slots, table games, and horse racing.

The state’s casinos are some of the most interestingly built structures due to the mixes of influences such as French, Creole, and Southern.

Maine

(AGA, World Casino Directory, American Casino Guide)

In early 2000, Maine’s gambling rules were eased, allowing slot machines on Racino floors and the development of new casinos, letting locals engage in pari-mutuel betting.

The state has two gambling hubs, Hollywood Casino and Oxford Casino, which reportedly combined for an annual net gaming revenue of $165 million in 2022.

Maryland

(Visit Maryland, Casinos, World Casino Directory) 

The “Free State” boasts six casinos, with its MGM National Harbour Casino & Hotel featuring slots, gaming tables, Asian-themed gaming, and two high-limit gaming sections.

Massachusetts

(Visit Massachusetts, Massachusetts Gambling, World Casino Directory)

In 2011, the state introduced casino gambling through the Expanded Gaming Act, establishing three fully functioning casinos offering slots, poker, table games, horse racing, and bingo.

Two federally recognized tribes, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, plan to open gambling facilities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Michigan

(Michigan, Casinos Avenue, 500nations)

The state’s 12 Native American tribes own 26 casinos, with four tribes owning more than half—the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians owns the most, with five Kewadin casinos.

The only casinos not on Tribal reservations are in Detroit, which offers blackjack, roulette, craps,  and various types of poker.

Minnesota

(500nations, Casinos Avenue)

Most casinos in Minnesota are owned and operated by Native Americans, except for Racinos in Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces in Columbus.

Mississippi

(Casinos, Casinos Avenue)

The Magnolia State has around 30 casinos offering slot machines, table games, and poker tables.

The Island View Casino is one of Mississippi’s largest gambling hubs, with around 2,000 slots, 45 gaming tables, and a high-limit gaming room.

With that many progressive slot games to play, gamblers should learn the basics and simple strategies behind the game to seize the opportunity when playing in the state.

• Ameristar Casino Vicksburg
• Bally’s Vicksburg
• Beau Rivage
• Bok Homa Casino
• Boomtown Biloxi
• 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica
• Fitzgeralds Casino Tunica
• Gold Strike Tunica
• Golden Moon Casino
• Golden Nugget Biloxi
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
• Harlow’s Casino
• Harrah’s Gulf Coast
• Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
• Hollywood Casino Tunica
• Horseshoe Casino Tunica
• IP Casino Resort Spa
• Island View Casino
• Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lula
• Magnolia Bluffs Casino
• Palace Casino Biloxi
• Riverwalk Casino and Hotel
• Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica
• Scarlet Pearl Casino
• Silver Slipper Casino
• Silver Star Casino
• Treasure Bay Casino Biloxi
• Trop Casino Greenville
• WaterView Casino & Hotel

Missouri

(500nations, Missouri Casinos)

The “Show-Me” state’s government regulates the casinos, limiting licenses to 13, and requiring operators to build them near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.

Missouri taxes the casinos around 21% of their annual gambling income.

Montana

(Lets Gamble USA, 500nations, Casinos, American Casino Guidebook, Discovering Montana)

Montana Code sections 23-5-110 et seq. and 23-4-101 et seq. regulate the state’s gambling. People ages 18 and above can gamble, while those under 18 can participate in church, school, and charity raffles.

The Treasure State is home to over 150 casinos and gambling facilities, some owned and operated by federally recognized Montana tribes.

Below are some of the most recommended and highly-rated casinos the state has to offer, based on numerous sources:

Quick Tip

With that many choices of casino games to gamble their hard-earned cash, gamblers should know which game they should play.

Games such as keno and bingo might seem similar in gameplay but have varying aspects that gamblers should learn before choosing.

Nebraska

(500nations, Casinos)

All five casinos within the Cornhusker State are owned and operated by Native Americans, as the state doesn’t permit commercial casinos.

• Iron Horse Bar & Casino
• Lucky 77 Casino
• Native Star Casino
• Ohiya Casino
• Prairie Flower Casino

The Gambling Complex in Nevada

(Casinos, Casinos Avenue)

No other US state is more associated with casinos other than Nevada, as the state is home to one of the most famous gambling havens in the world, Las Vegas.

Around 350 casinos in the Silver State are scattered around its 14 counties.

Casinos in Carson City, Nevada

(Nevada Gaming Control Board)

An independent city in the state of Nevada, Carson is located in the Carson Valley Area, home to 6 casinos, with a combined revenue of around $185.3 million in 2022.

• Bodines Casino
• Cactus Jack’s Senator Club
• Carson Nugget
• Casino Fandango
• Gold Dust West Carson
• Max Casino

Casinos in Churchill County, Nevada

There are four casinos in this country, all located in Fallon:

• Bonanza Casino
• Churchill Station
• Depot Casino
• Stockman’s Casino

Casinos in Clark County, Nevada

(The Nevada Independent)

Clark contains most of the biggest casinos in Nevada, with a combined gaming revenue worth $12.8 billion in 2022.

Below are some of the casinos in Clark not found in the county’s main gambling destinations.

• Silverton – Enterprise
• South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa – Enterprise
• Indian Springs Casino – Indian Springs
• CasaBlanca – Mesquite
• Eureka – Mesquite
• Stateline Casino – Mesquite
• Virgin River Casino – Mesquite
• Hoover Dam Lodge – Outside Boulder City limits
• Buffalo Bill’s – Primm
• Primm Valley Resort & Casino – Primm
• Whiskey Pete’s – Primm
• Searchlight Nugget Casino – Searchlight
• Terrible’s Casino Searchlight – Searchlight
• Rampart Casino – Summerlin
• Red Rock Resort – Summerlin
• Boulder Station – Sunrise Manor
• Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall – Sunrise Manor
• Circus Circus Las Vegas – Winchester
• Resorts World – Winchester
• Sahara Las Vegas – Winchester
• Slots-A-Fun Casino – Winchester
• Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – Winchester
• Wildfire Casino – Balance of Clark County

The next sections will discuss the casinos located in Clark County’s main betting areas: the Las Vegas Strip, Laughlin, Reno, and Lake Tahoe.

Henderson

(Nevada Appeal)

The city has casinos that are part of the Boulder Strip, responsible for a 5.7% revenue increase for Clark County in May 2023.

• Barley’s
• Gold Rush Casino
• Green Valley Ranch
• Jokers Wild Casino
• Klondike Sunset Casino
• M Resort
• Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino
• Roadhouse Casino
• Skyline Casino
• Sunset Station
• The Pass

Las Vegas

(Pymnts)

One of the most famous places in the world, Las Vegas has a rich history closely knit with gambling. The city is among the places responsible for the gambling boom in the US.

Many casinos on the LV are some of the largest and most prestigious gambling houses ever built worldwide. It is also home to one of the oldest casinos worldwide, the Golden Gate Casino.

The city is one of Nevada’s biggest earners in casino revenue, making around $8.3 Billion in 2022.

• Aztec Inn
• Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel
• California Hotel and Casino
• Circa Resort & Casino
• Downtown Grand
• El Cortez
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas
• Four Queens
• Fremont Hotel and Casino
• Golden Gate Casino
• Golden Nugget Las Vegas
• Main Street Station Hotel
• Palace Station
• Plaza Hotel & Casino
• Suncoast
• The D Las Vegas
• The Strat

Laughlin

(Nevada Gaming Control Board)

In 2022, the city garnered around $663.5 million total revenue from casinos, a 12% increase from the previous year.

• Aquarius
• Avi
• Edgewater Hotel and Casino
• Golden Nugget Laughlin
• Harrah’s Laughlin
• Laughlin River Lodge
• Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall
• Regency Casino
• Tropicana Laughlin

North Las Vegas

(Nevada Independent)

Like Henderson, North Las Vegas has many casinos yet generates far less revenue. In 2022, casino income from the city dropped to $24.6 million, less than 1% from 2021.

• Aliante Casino and Hotel
• Bighorn Casino
• Cannery Casino and Hotel
• Jerry’s Nugget
• Lucky Club Hotel & Casino
• Poker Palace
• Santa Fe Station
• Silver Nugget

Paradise

(Nevada Gaming Control Board)

Contrary to public knowledge, the Las Vegas Strip isn’t located in Las Vegas, instead, history mentions the Strip to be mainly in parts of Paradise City, as a census-designated place in Nevada.

Owning a large part of the Strip, the city has a casino revenue of around  $17 billion.

• Aria Resort and Casino
• Arizona Charlie’s Boulder
• Arizona Charlie’s Decatur
• Bellagio
• Caesars Palace
• Casino Royale
• Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
• Ellis Island Casino & Brewery
• Encore
• Excalibur
• Flamingo Las Vegas
• Gold Coast
• Harrah’s Las Vegas
• Horseshoe Las Vegas
• Luxor Las Vegas
• Mandalay Bay
• MGM Grand Las Vegas
• New York-New York
• Oyo Hotel & Casino
• Paris Las Vegas
• Park MGM
• Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
• Rio
• Silver Sevens
• Stage Door Casino
• The Cromwell Las Vegas
• The Linq
• The Mirage
• The Orleans
• The Palazzo
• The Venetian
• Treasure Island
• Tropicana Las Vegas
• Tuscany Suites and Casino
• Wild Wild West
• Wynn Las Vegas

Casinos in Douglas County, Nevada

(Nevada Gaming Control Board)

Combining the revenues for Carson Valley and South Lake Tahoe, Douglas county’s casino industry made around $546 million.

• Bally’s Lake Tahoe
• Carson Valley Inn
• Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
• Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
• Harveys Lake Tahoe
• Sharkeys Casino
• Topaz Lodge

Casinos in Elko County, Nevada

(Nevada Gaming Control Board)

Consisting of the Wendover and Balance of Elko, this county has around 16 casinos, which generated around $23.5 billion in 2022.

• Barton’s Club 93
• Cactus Pete’s
• Four Jacks Hotel & Casino
• Gold County Inn & Casino
• Gold Dust West Elko
• High Desert Casino
• Horseshoe Hotel & Casino
• Montego Bay Resort
• Peppermill Wendover
• Rainbow Casino
• Red Garter
• Red Lion Casino
• Scoreboard Sports Lounge
• Stockmen’s Casino & Hotel
• The Pony Express Casino
• Wendover Nugget

Casinos in Eureka County, Nevada

Eureka only has one casino, the Owl Club Bar and Restaurant.

Casinos in Humboldt County, Nevada

Most casinos from this county stand in Winnemucca, with Say When Casino the only facility from McDermitt City.

• Model T Casino
• Pete’s Gambling Hall
• Say When Casino
• Sundance Casino
• Winnemucca Inn & Casino
• Winners Inn Casino

Casinos in Lander County, Nevada

Lander’s Battle Mountain City hosts three casinos:

• Colt Casino
• Owl Club Casino & Restaurant
• The Nevada Casino & Bar

Casinos in Lyon County, Nevada

Three casinos are in Lyon:

• Casino West
• Dini’s Lucky Club
• Gold Ranch Dayton

Casinos in Hawthorne County, Nevada

Hawthorne only has one casino, El Capitan Hotel & Casino.

Casinos in Nye County, Nevada

All 11 casinos in Nye are under the Balance of State District.

• Longstreet Hotel, Casino, and RV Resort
• Mountain View Casino
• Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall
• Pahrump Station Hotel & Casino
• Saddle West Casino
• Stagestop Casino
• Stagecoach Hotel & Casino
• Terrible’s Town Pahrump
• Terrible’s Lakeside
• The Station House
• Tonopah Station

Casinos in Pershing County, Nevada

Pershing’s sole casino is the C Punch Inn & Casino, a recently renovated facility providing luxury accommodations, gastronomic services, and casino games.

Casinos in Storey County, Nevada

(World Casino Directory)

Virginia City’s Delta Saloon and Casino boasts one of the most mystical stories in Casino folklore, the “Suicide Table,” where locals reported gamblers to have taken their lives.

Casinos in Washoe County, Nevada

Home to parts of Reno and Salt Lake Tahoe, the county hosts around 30 casinos, such as the Alamo and Reno’s El Dorado.

• Atlantis
• Baldini’s Sports Casino
• Bonanza Casino
• Boomtown Reno
• Buffalo Club Casino
• Circus Circus Reno
• Club Cal Neva
• Crystal Bay Club Casino
• Diamond Casino
• Eldorado Resort Casino
• Gold Dust West Reno
• Gold Ranch Sparks
• Gold Ranch Verdi
• Grand Sierra Resort
• Grand Lodge Casino at Hyatt Regency
• Jim Kelley’s Nugget Casino
• Mint Casino
• Nugget Casino Resort
• Peppermill Reno
• Rail City Casino
• Reno Nugget Casino
• Sands Regency
• Sierra Sid’s 76
• Silver Legacy Reno
• Siena Reno
• Tamarack Junction
• Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino
• The Alamo Casino
• Western Village

Casinos in White Pine County, Nevada

Four casinos are located in this county, all in the city of Ely.

• Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall
• Jail House Motel & Casino
• Prospectors Casino
• Ramada/Copper Queen Casino

New Jersey

(NJ.Gov, Casinos, NJOAG)

A pioneer in online casinos and one of the highest-earning US gambling states, worth around $5.21 billion in 2022, the Garden State is home to some of the world’s most famous casinos.

NJ Casinos are known for their themes, offering Slots, Casino Poker, Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Blackjack, Dice Games, NJ Lottery Games, and Sports Betting.

Many of the biggest online casinos originate from and operate in the Garden State, such as Bet365, which earns around $1 billion yearly, adding to their already lucrative gambling market.

New Mexico

(500nations, Casinos)

Dubbed the “Land of Enchantment,” this state is home to 23 Tribal casinos and 5 Racinos.

Its casinos offer Blackjack, Poker, Dice Games, Lottery Games, Roulette, Slots, and Sports Betting.

New York

(500nations, Casinos, American Casinos Guidebook)

NYC’s Upstate hosts many casinos, from Racinos to Tribal. These gambling hubs offer various games such as blackjack, poker, slots, dice games, and high-stakes table games.

Most of the commercial casinos in the state are Class II, and its Tribal casinos are Class II and Class III.

NY State Gaming Commission governs the Big Apple’s gambling, including casinos, charitable, horse racing, and video lottery terminals.

North Carolina

(Casinos, American Casinos Guidebook)

The Tarheel State is one of the US’ more progressive areas for gambling, aiming to leverage the industry to increase the state’s revenue.

North Carolina offers charity bingo and the state lottery. The state has three casinos operating through tribal gaming compacts under the US Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

• Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort
• Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
• Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel

North Dakota

(Casinos, 500nations)

The Peace Garden State is home to highly-rated Indian casinos and charitable land-based casinos.

Ohio

(500nations, Casinos, Casinos Avenue)

The Buckeye State hosts around ten casinos, each offering slot machines, high-stakes table games, poker tables, and racetracks (Racinos).

Ohio’s biggest casino is the Columbus Hollywood Casino & Hotel, which has around 2,200 slots, 70 table games, and 35 poker tables.

Oklahoma

(AGA, 500nations, American Casinos Guidebook)

OKC hosts over 100 casinos and is home to one of the biggest gambling floors worldwide, the 370,000 sq. ft. WinStar World Casino.

The Sooner State’s casinos are primarily owned and operated by Native American tribes, with the industry reportedly worth $4.51 Billion in 2022. The Chickasaw Nation owns some of its biggest.

Below are some of the most massive casinos OKC has to offer.

Oregon

(Statista, 500nations)

Casinos in the Beaver State are owned and operated by Native Americans, with around 9 gambling havens.

The state’s casino industry was worth around $49.52 million in 2022.

Pennsylvania

(Visit PA, Statista)

Keystone State casinos offer gaming machines and table games and access to horse racing venues. Its casino industry is worth $5.34 Billion in Gross Gaming Revenue, second to Nevada.

Rhode Island

(World Casino Directory, Visit RI)

The Ocean State hosts two commercial casinos, both owned by Bally’s Corporation: Twin River Lincoln and Tiverton Casino Hotel.

RI casinos offer Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, Let It Ride Poker, Three Card Poker, and Spanish 21.

Perhaps there are only two casinos because of the significant financial expenses of building and operating casinos in Rhode Island and their expensive tax rates.

Rhode Island taxes around 72% on their e-gambling machines and 18% on table games, the highest of all US states.

Side Note

Aside from taxes and licensing, construction costs, real estate, and many other factors should be considered when planning to operate a land-based casino.

Luckily, our article provides a detailed breakdown of the different factors to be considered in owning a casino.

South Carolina

(Casinos)

Gambling in the Palmetto State requires pundits to try their luck in international waters, namely Cruise Gambling in the port of Charleston.

Alt Tag: View of the Big M Casino Cruise Ship Docked

• Big M Casino – Ship I
• Big M Casino – Ship II
• Carnival Ecstasy Casino
• Carnival Sunshine Casino

South Dakota

(Casinos, American Casinos Guidebook)

Most of the casinos in the Mt. Rushmore State sit in Deadwood, 9 of which are Tribal casinos.

South Dakota is one of the few US states that limit the maximum bets of its pundits to $1,000.

Texas

(500nations, American Casinos Guidebook)

The Lone Star is the second-largest US state, offering 3 Tribal casinos: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel, Naskila Gaming, and Speaking Rock Casino.

Virgin Islands

(Lets Gamble USA)

The state only has one official casino, the Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino, located in St. Croix.

Washington

(500nations, WSGC)

Most casinos in the state are owned by Native Americans and regulated by the US Interior Department, many of which are Class III gaming compacts.

West Virginia

(Play WV, World Casino Directory)

The state has five casinos spread across the state’s border communities, all contributing to $769.2 million of West Virginia’s gambling revenue.

Wisconsin

(American Casinos Guidebook)

The Badger State has 22 Indian casinos, the largest being downtown Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. All casinos have slot machines, video poker, blackjack, and other table games.

Wyoming

(Casinos, Statista)

The Equality State hosts 4 casinos, all Native American. Revenue for Wyoming’s casino industry was at $14.79 million in 2022.

Wyoming is also one of the two US states that allow online sports bets but not in-person, aside from Tennesse.

Statistics on Land-Based Casinos in the US

Now that we’ve answered the main question, it’s time we looked at some interesting facts and statistics related to land-based casinos in the US.

1. The Nevada gambling market generated around $14.84 Billion from casinos in 2022.

(Statista)

Home to the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada takes the top spot as the US’ highest-earning state from Casinos in 2022.

The closest state after Nevada was Pennsylvania, with $5.34 billion, and New Jersey, with $5.21 billion.

2. The number of Tribal casinos in the US rose to 523 in 2022.

(Statista, 500nations, NIGC)

Native Americans own and operate a large percentage of US casinos and gambling halls. Of the 574 federally recognized tribes, 245 manage casinos all across the US.

In 2022, the income from all Tribal casinos reached $32 billion, making up 43% of all casino gaming revenue in the US.

The amount of Native American casinos has been maintained to over 500 in the last five years, playing a crucial role in the US gambling market.

3. For 2022, the United States’ Gross Gaming Revenue grew to $60.42 billion.

(Statista, US News)

The US recorded a 14% increase in GGR in 2022, from $52.99 billion to $60.42 billion in a year. This amount substantially trumps the record from 2020, which was around $27.04 billion.

The figures above do not include the revenue gained from Tribal casinos, which report their income separately.

Below are the top 10 earners in the US gambling market:

4. WinStar World Casino & Resort is the biggest casino in the US, with a floor space of 400,000 square feet.

(Gambling.com)

With a nearly 400,000 sq. ft. gambling floor, OKC’s WinStar is one of the largest casinos in the US and the world, with over 10,000 slot machines and 155 table games, 55 of which are poker tables.

The two closest contenders for this title are the Mohegan Sun and the Foxwoods Resort Casino, boasting gaming floor areas of 364,000 and 344,000, respectively.

5. Pennsylvania received $2 billion in tax revenue from commercial casinos in 2021.

(Statista)

Though Nevada may be the dominant state in most respects regarding casino gambling, Pennsylvania makes the most money from the industry.

Even though its gross gambling revenue for 2021 was less than half of Nevada’s, Pennsylvania’s tax revenue was twice that of the Silver State – $2 billion compared to $1 billion.

This drastic contrast comes down to Pennsylvania’s stricter laws and tax rates imposed on gambling, which ensure the state profits well from the industry.

6. 34% of Americans visited casinos in 2022.

(American Gaming Association)

Given the size of the gambling industry in the US, it’s unsurprising that 34% of adult Americans went to casinos in 2022, making for a noticeable increase of 6% compared to the previous year.

Over 60% of Americans acknowledged the gambling industry’s positive economic impact and potential to create high-quality jobs, with 42% participating in some form of gambling in the past year.

This number of gamblers might seem alarming to US legislators as data suggests that 3 million Americans go into debt because of gambling, with average losses of around $55,000.

7. Gambling is entirely illegal in only two US states.

(The Daily Gazette)

Gambling is permitted in 48 of the 50 states, with Utah and Hawaii being the only exceptions.

Hawaii may legalize gambling in the future, but Utah’s large Mormon population and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ strong resistance make it impossible.

The Bottom Line

The US gambling industry is thriving in the aftermath of the pandemic, and we’re optimistic that the upward trend will continue in the future.

Judging by the stats, it’s unlikely to see drastic changes in the number of traditional casinos. Yet, more and more states are seeing the exponential profitability of casinos.

The development should pave the way for more online and traditional gambling opportunities that use cryptocurrencies, including blockchain casinos that rely on BTC, DOGE, and others.