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New York casinos hit £56M in October as slots surge and tables slump

Slot machines powered New York's casino growth, but table games hit a seven-year low. Which venues came out on top—and why?

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New York casinos hit £56M in October as slots surge and tables slump

New York's commercial casinos saw a rise in revenue during October 2025, with total earnings reaching £56 million. This marked a 4.3% increase from the same month in 2024, when casinos brought in £53.7 million. Slot machines led the growth, while table games faced a decline in popularity. Slot machines remained the biggest source of income, generating £43.1 million across the state in October 2025. This was a 7.1% jump from £40.2 million in October 2024. Analysts expect slots to stay a major revenue driver for the rest of the year.

Table games, however, struggled, with earnings dropping by 7.7% to £11.7 million. This was down from £12.6 million in October 2024. No earlier trends were available to explain the decline. Among individual casinos, Rivers Casino in Schenectady topped the list with £17.7 million in revenue, a 2.4% increase from £17.3 million the previous year. Del Lago Casino and Resort saw the largest growth, rising by 10.6% from £13 million to £14.4 million. Tioga Downs also performed well, with a 6.5% increase from £9.1 million to £9.6 million. Resorts World Catskills was the only casino to report a drop, falling slightly by 0.7% from £14.3 million to £14.2 million. Meanwhile, poker and retail sports betting contributed £831,340 and £438,556 respectively in October 2025.

The overall performance of New York's casinos in October 2025 reflected mixed trends. While slot machines and some venues thrived, table games and one casino saw declines. Future revenue will likely depend on consumer spending and confidence in the months ahead.

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