In 2009, profits obtained by casino operators in those markets reached $21.8 billion, while gambling revenue in the United States was $52.7 billion, counting commercial and American Indian casinos in the country. According to the report, profits in the US will climb to $68.3 billion by 2014.

While profits obtained by American Indian casinos amounted to $26.5 billion in 2009, the revenue obtained by commercial casinos was equal to $30.7 billion. Regional casinos located outside Nevada and New Jersey are expected to grow 6.1 per cent per year. On the other hand, gambling revenue in Atlantic City will drop 3.2 per cent per year.

Meanwhile, the report shows high expectations for Macau, which is expected to grow almost 25 per cent during the next five years, to reach profits of $45.1 billion. Top casino operators Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts are already established in Macau and the profit they get in the Chinese territory surpasses the profit they get in the USA.

As to the online gaming market, the report points out that it is quite difficult to predict the way in which it will develop due to the uncertainty regarding legal issues in the United States and the possible approval of legislation that allows online gambling in the country.