By The Numbers: Illegal Gaming

What is happening? American Gaming Association estimates $511 Billion in illegal gaming occurs annually in the US, which accounts for $13.3 billion in tax revenue each year. For those keeping count, this is $2.5 billion more than the state revenue generated by legal operators in 2021.

Why is this important? While state legislative coffers may be flush this year thanks to federal IRA funding, leaving tax revenue on the table isn’t something to scoff at in most states.

AGA reports illegal gambling of $511 billion annually captures $13.3 billion in tax revenue in U.S.