Top 10 Most Sustainable Gaming Companies Revealed in 2025 Rankings

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• The 2025 SustainabilityPlus rankings highlight a significant shift as online gaming operators break into the top 10 for sustainability, reflecting growing environmental and social responsibility in the gambling industry.
• Land-based giants continue to lead, but digital firms like Flutter Entertainment and Playtech are making notable progress, signaling a broader industry commitment to sustainable practices across the US and global markets.

The annual SustainabilityPlus rundown assesses the sustainability performance of top gaming companies on a 0.00-5.00 scale, with higher scores indicating better environmental and social governance.

This year, Las Vegas Sands retained the top spot with a score of 4.13, praised for sustained improvements in land-based operations and governance.

Aristocrat followed closely with 4.05, improving across multiple areas, especially with online casino gaming.

Everi Holdings and IGT, both acquired by Apollo in July 2025, showed remarkable advancements, moving up the ranks significantly.

Notably, online operators Flutter Entertainment and Playtech joined the top 10, demonstrating increasing focus on climate goals and sustainability targets such as net-zero emissions.

Successful companies prioritize responsible gambling

These rankings emphasize the increasing importance of sustainability in gaming. Leading companies are integrating energy efficiency, water conservation, and comprehensive sustainability programs into their operations, which can influence regulatory outlooks and consumer preferences.

Online operators joining the top ranks highlight a digital shift toward responsible gaming practices, potentially shaping market competition and investor expectations. Gamblers may see evolving industry standards that favor companies committed to sustainability and ethical governance.

The continued rise of online operators in the rankings suggests a trend toward digital-first companies prioritizing environmental and social governance, which could redefine competitive dynamics in US gaming markets.

The top 10 in the rankings were:

1. Las Vegas Sands
2. Aristocrat
3. Everi Holdings
4. Wynn Resorts
5. Light & Wonder
6. IGT
7. Flutter Entertainment
8. Boyd Gaming
9. MGM Resorts International
10. Playtech

Based on reporting by iGaming Business.