Last year’s record also shattered 2020 levels, when a Covid-affected industry struggled with a months-long shutdown and brought in just $30 billion. The industry rolled in $53 billion in revenue last year - breaking the previous industry record by more than 20% registered in 2019, according to the American Gaming Association.
Here’s more proof that the house always wins: In 2021, America’s gaming industry had its highest-grossing year ever.