Illinois casinos generated $165.8 million in October, up 21.2% from the same month a year earlier, according to figures attributed to the Illinois Gaming Board. Hollywood Joliet recorded the largest increase, rising 46.3% to $10.8 million, while Rivers Casino had the highest revenue at $43.2 million.
The figures give operators and investors a measure of Illinois casino revenue and competition across venues.
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Illinois casinos generated $173.6m in June, up 9.1% year on year, according to Illinois Gaming Board figures. Slots contributed $132.4m and table games $41.2m; Rivers Casino led with $44m. Harrah’s Metropolis recorded the steepest decline, with revenue down 13.9% to $3.9m.
Illinois casinos generated $192.8 million in revenue in May, up 9.2% year over year, according to Illinois Gaming Board figures. Slots accounted for $146.5 million, an increase of 10.3%, while table-game revenue rose 6% to $46.2 million; Rivers Casino led with $48.7 million.
Illinois commercial casinos generated $183.1m in March, according to figures published by the Illinois Gaming Board. Slot revenue reached $140.7m, up 6.6% year on year, while table games generated $42.4m, up 9.1%. Rivers Casino led properties with $44.6m in revenue.
New York’s full-scale casinos generated $58.7 million in revenue in January, up 8.7% year on year, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. Slots revenue rose 14.6% to $42.8 million, while table games revenue fell 1.6% to $14.6 million. Del Lago recorded the largest reported increase, rising 15.2% to $12.7 million.
New York’s full-scale commercial casinos generated $53.3 million in December, down 3% year over year, according to the New York Gaming Commission report cited in the coverage. Slot revenue fell 1.6% to $38.6 million and table games revenue dropped 11.6% to $13.3 million; Rivers Casino was the only venue whose revenue rose, increasing 17.1% to $19.4 million.