AGA: Illegal Gambling Accounts for One-Third of U.S. Market

U.S.- August 15, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com – A new American Gaming Association (AGA) study found that Americans wager $673.6 billion annually with illegal and unregulated operators, diverting revenue from licensed businesses and depriving states of funds for infrastructure, education, and public safety.

Illegal Market Impact

The illegal market has grown 22% since 2022, but its share of total gaming revenue has remained stable due to the legal sector’s growth. Unregulated operators now hold 31.9% of market share, generating $53.9 billion annually and costing states $15.3 billion in lost taxes.

Unregulated Machines and Illegal iGaming Growth

  • Unregulated machines: over 625,000 units in bars, restaurants, and convenience stores, generating $30.3 billion in revenue and causing $9.5 billion in tax losses.
  • Illegal iGaming: $18.6 billion in revenue, up nearly 38% since 2022.
  • Illegal sports betting: $84 billion wagered, $5 billion in revenue, and $1 billion in lost taxes.

Call to Action

AGA President and CEO Bill Miller urged a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling, warning these operations “put consumers at risk” and offer no economic return to the communities they exploit.

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