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New York gambling showed mixed results in June 2025, with online sportsbooks continuing to grow while retail casino revenue dipped slightly. The state’s Gaming Commission released the latest numbers, offering a full snapshot of betting activity across digital and brick-and-mortar venues.
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Online sports betting remained strong, with operators pulling in $206.5 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for June. Though the total handle was $1.6 billion—the lowest since August 2024—it still marked a 12% increase from the same time last year. Online wagering GGR rose by more than 54% year-over-year, reaching $161.8 million.
Operators contributed over $105.3 million to education funds and sent another $101.2 million to platform providers, making online betting a major revenue stream for the state.
FanDuel, owned by Flutter Entertainment, reported the highest GGR at $86.3 million from a $563.7 million handle. Even though DraftKings accepted more bets—$607 million—it trailed with $69.8 million in GGR. Fanatics Betting and Gaming followed with $17.3 million in revenue from $151.7 million wagered. Caesars accepted a slightly higher handle at $152.3 million but brought in less, earning just $13.8 million in GGR.
Retail casinos did not fare as well. Casino revenue dropped 2.2% year-over-year to $55.1 million. While slot machines held steady with $526.7 million in handle and brought in $41.8 million in GGR (a modest $700k increase), table games struggled. Credits dropped 9.1% to $69.4 million, and GGR for table play fell by 16.8%, totaling $11.8 million. Poker added $862,000 in GGR, and retail sports betting generated $677,400 from a $3.8 million handle.
Retail casinos paid nearly $13.9 million in gaming taxes and produced $41.3 million in net revenue during the month, reflecting a 3% decline from June 2024.
Meanwhile, legislative shifts are in motion. Lawmakers recently passed a bill aimed at banning sweepstakes casinos in the state. At the same time, final proposals for a new land-based casino complex are still under review.
In a separate development, FanDuel celebrated its new office in New York City’s Flatiron District on June 23. The ribbon-cutting event marked another milestone for the company, which has operated in the Empire State for over a decade.