Betting Billions: U.S. Gaming Spend in 2021
An annual report from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming breaks down how Americans wagered more than $147 billion on gambling activities in 2021.
The study highlights the dominance of commercial and tribal casinos, the role of lotteries, and the rapid growth of online betting channels across the U.S. market.
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📖 Published: December 10th, 2025
✍️ Updated: December 10th, 2025
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Overview of the Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Report
A new annual report issued by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming outlines the total gaming spend by category in the United States.
Key Findings for 2021
The first report for 2021 reveals that Americans spent more than $147 billion on gambling activities last year, and also demonstrates that commercial and tribal gaming enterprises encompass 58 percent of all gaming spend.
Lottery is the next largest category at 25 percent.
The report also separates online spend from traditional wagering, and estimates online spend at 7 percent of the market.
Growth Across Gaming Segments
Most categories increased significantly in a five-year cycle, with sports betting (+112 percent), online casino and poker (+82 percent) and online lottery (+56 percent) leading the way.
Only card clubs (-1.5 percent) and parimutuel racing (-6.2 percent) experienced a decline during that period.
Accessing the Full Report
To obtain a copy of total gaming spend by category report, contact Rick Eckert, managing director, slot performance and analytics for Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.
