The numbers are in for online and land-based gambling revenue in both New York and Michigan for the month of May. And from all indications, online gambling continues to be profitable in both states and speaks to changing consumer trends.

It is no secret that online gambling has become a favorite of consumers these days, with things like social casinos especially gaining favor. As gambling expert Andreea Stanescu explains in an article for CardPlayer.com, the variety of games, convenience, and bonuses are some of the biggest selling points of these casinos.

And clearly, the gambling audience in New York and Michigan has taken well to it, given the reported numbers. Stats from the New York State Gaming Commission show that the total gross gaming revenue for the state’s four commercial casinos was $62.9 million in May 2025. This represents a year-on-year rise of 10.2%, as well as a rise of 10.7% from April 2025, which was $56.7 million.

When looked at closer, it is clear that slots were one of the biggest money-makers, with a revenue of $45.3 million. Table games were also quite profitable, with $16.2 million in revenue, representing a rise of 7.3% on return since last year.

Naturally, the casino establishments in New York have seen a big boost from the enthusiasm. Del Lago Resort and Casino, Resorts World Catskills, Rivers Casino and Resort, and Tioga Downs have reported an increase in revenue from last year, and this demand is evident in both online and offline establishments.

But while New York is celebrating gambling revenue success, Michigan is trying to get its online gambling numbers up. While the figures for May were impressive, they were slightly short of expectations. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the total revenue for online gambling for the month was $290.7 million. While this was significantly higher than last year’s figure, by 23.8% exactly, it is still slightly short of March 2025.

March represented an all-time high in online gambling revenue, with $260.5 million seen that month. Some gambling fans within the state hope that the same magic would be recreated, but it was not meant to be. Either way, it is clear that iGaming is succeeding in Michigan, with $248.1 million in revenue and $48.2 million collected in taxes.

While online gambling has certainly seen a boost, land-based casinos in Michigan are not faring badly as well. As per the numbers for April 2025, the total revenue was $109.8 million, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year but 6.5% lower than March. Table games brought in $109.5 million in revenue, and taxes collected for the month were $8.9 million for state gaming taxes and $13 million to the state of Detroit.

These numbers have massive implications for the future of gambling within Michigan and New York, and beyond. First, it shows that there are no limits to just how profitable online gambling can be. Being able to place wagers from anywhere has been a major selling point for consumers, and clearly, this interest hasn’t waned. At the same time, land-based establishments have not exactly fallen by the wayside.

At worst, there have been slight declines in income from month to month, but nothing that should cause worry just yet. As long as these physical establishments continue to exist, there will be a consumer demographic that leans towards them, as will the online gambling enthusiasts.

There has been speculation that as online gambling becomes more popular, it will take away business from land-based casinos and eventually leave them obsolete. While there is no clear consensus of opinion, both continue to exist within the gambling market, serving their respective customer bases.

In any case, both online and in-person gambling establishments continue to generate revenue for their respective states, and this is a net positive for the people. As more gambling-related laws are being passed, both online and in-person establishments will be better governed, and consumers will not only be able to play the games they love but also remain protected as they do so.