The seven states with regulated online casino markets — Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, West Virginia, Delaware and Rhode Island — have combined for more than $6 billion in iGaming revenue through the first half of 2026, putting the industry on pace to clear $12 billion for the year for the first time.
Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey continue to account for roughly 90% of that total between them, with all three markets setting fresh monthly records throughout the year. Pennsylvania leads the pack and could be on track to top $4 billion for the year if current growth holds, while Michigan sits close behind in the $3.7-4 billion range. New Jersey is expected to clear $3 billion for the first time in state history, a milestone that would have seemed unthinkable just a few years into the market’s existence.
Smaller markets are quietly outperforming on a per-resident basis. Connecticut leads the group of smaller states at $114 million in revenue, followed by West Virginia at $61 million, Delaware at $50 million and Rhode Island at $32 million — all strong hauls given each state’s comparatively small population.
Industry-wide, 2026 growth is tracking close to the roughly 28% annual pace iGaming has averaged since Michigan and Connecticut first launched their markets, a rate that continues to outstrip growth in traditional sports betting. Unlike sports betting, which draws headlines through legislative fights and celebrity marketing campaigns, online casino revenue has climbed steadily and quietly — but the numbers now speak for themselves.
With the final months of the year traditionally the strongest for iGaming revenue across all major markets, 2026 is shaping up to be the online casino industry’s biggest year yet.
