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Legal online casinos set record revenue mark in Q1 2026
Real money online casinos in the regulated U.S. market continue to generate record-setting revenue numbers, with seven states combining for over $3 billion for the first time ever in the first quarter of 2026.
Never before has the legal online casino industry in the U.S. started a calendar year with as much gusto as in 2026, as regulated operators surpassed $3 billion over the first three months of the year. It marks the first time the legal online casino landscape has seen a total that high in the first quarter, plus it represents a significant 20% year-over-year increase compared with Q1 2025.
US online casinos set Q1 record after landmark March
As it stands, the country features seven states with legal iGaming, with the Maine online casino industry expected to join the mix later in 2026.
This list of states with real money online casino operators includes:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- West Virginia
The first quarter of 2026 closed with a record-setting March, which saw $1.06 billion in revenue, resulting in more than $287 million in taxes. That overall revenue total reflects a 17% spike compared with March 2025 and makes it the third time in four months that the bottom line topped $1 billion.