Illinois casinos generated $159.1 million in adjusted gross receipts in June 2025, according to an Illinois Gaming Board report. Receipts rose 15.1% from June 2024 but fell 9.8% from May; Rivers Casino led with $40.3 million, while Fairmount Park contributed $1.2 million after launching in April.
The figures show how recent casino openings contributed to Illinois operators’ June market receipts.
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $555 million in gaming revenue for September, up 4.1% year over year. The state generated $242.6 million in gaming tax revenue, while iGaming revenue reached $249.3 million, a 6.8% increase. The board also reported $196.1 million in slot revenue, up 2.4%.
Illinois casinos generated September revenue of $178.2m, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%, citing IGB figures. Slots contributed $134.6m, rising 12.4%, while table games brought in $43.6m, increasing 13.8%. Rivers Casino recorded the largest revenue total at $44.1m.
Illinois casinos recorded August revenue of $192.8m, a 10.8% annual increase, citing IGB figures. Slots contributed $146.6m, rising 7%, while table games brought in $46.2m, an increase of 24.6%.
The Illinois Gaming Board authorised its administrator to give Bally's Chicago until 9 September 2027 to complete its permanent casino, extending the temporary venue's operating period. The extension follows state lawmakers' approval of authority for the board, but Senate Bill 3019 had not yet been signed by Governor JB Pritzker, according to the report.
Illinois lawmakers adjourned for the summer without advancing Governor JB Pritzker's proposal to replace the Illinois Gaming Board and Racing Board with a Department of Gaming Regulation and Enforcement. House Speaker Emanuel Welch said legislators needed more time and information; State Senator Bill Cunningham said the proposal could return during the autumn veto session or next year.