Illinois casinos raise October revenue 10.4% to $182.9 million
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Illinois casinos generated $182.9 million in October revenue, up 10.4% year on year, Illinois Gaming Board figures showed. Slots accounted for $140.7 million, up 11.3%, and table games contributed $42.2 million, up 7.2%; revenue increased at 14 of the state’s 17 casinos.
Illinois casinos took in $182.9 million in October, a 10.4% increase from a year earlier. Slots accounted for $140.7 million, up 11.3%, and table games for $42.2 million, up 7.2%, according to Illinois Gaming Board figures.
Rivers Casino had the highest October revenue among the state's 17 casinos, at $43.6m, up 1.1%. Wind Creek followed with $20.2m, ahead of Hollywood Casino Aurora at $14.7m and Hard Rock Casino Rockford at $13m. Bally’s Chicago generated $12.1m, Grand Victoria $11.9m, Hollywood Casino Joliet $11.7m, Full House Resorts $11m and Harrah’s Joliet $9.8m.
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino had the largest year-on-year decline, with revenue falling 6.5% to $5m. Revenue at Walkers Bluff fell 1.6%, while Argosy Casino Alton recorded a 0.7% decrease.