The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) communicated Gross Gaming Revenues (GGR) of USD 43.9 billion for fiscal year 2024. This historic figure reflects a USD 2.0 billion increase over FY 2023, representing an overall growth of 4.6% across the Indian gaming industry.
In this sense, the GGR figure is calculated from audited financial statements from 532 independently audited gaming operations owned by 243 federally recognized tribes across 29 states. Two NIGC regions, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C., reported double-digit growth over the previous fiscal year.
NIGC uses GGR as a key industry measure, defining it as the amount wagered minus winnings returned to players. The agency collects this information annually to assess trends and help guide regulatory policy in support of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Sharon Avery, Acting Chairwoman at NIGC, stated: “Last year’s GGR reflects not only the resilience of the tribal gaming industry, but also the dedication of tribal leadership in preserving and growing this important economic driver for their communities. The continued success of Indian gaming is a testament to the strong tribal governance and the sound regulation that protects the integrity of the industry.”
For her part, Jeannie Hovland, Vice Chair at NIGC, added: “These revenue numbers demonstrate the positive impacts of tribal gaming and the essential role it plays supporting tribal sovereignty, job growth, infrastructure, education, and important social, health, and welfare programs in tribal communities, just to name a few. NIGC remains committed to working with Tribes and their regulators to ensure the long-term integrity and success of Indian gaming.”
The full data, including a regional breakdown, is available at the Commission’s website.