Illinois casinos generated $176.5 million in adjusted gross receipts in May, up 22.7% year over year, according to reported figures. The two casinos that opened in April accounted for about 61% of the increase against May 2024; Wind Creek Illinois generated $18.6 million and Fairmount Park Casino & Racing reported $1.2 million.
The figures show how two new casino openings contributed to Illinois market growth in May.
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Illinois’ 16 commercial casinos reported more than $143.9 million in adjusted gross receipts in January 2025, according to figures attributed to the Illinois Gaming Board. That was 21.3% above January 2024 but below December’s total; electronic gaming devices generated $108.8 million and table games more than $31.6 million.
Michigan’s Gaming Control Board reported that iGaming gross receipts reached $322.1 million in March, above the previous monthly record of $315.8 million set in December 2025. Online sports betting gross receipts were $50.0 million, bringing combined gross receipts to $372.1 million for the month.
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.
Candidates in Bristol are seeking a larger share of tax revenue from Hard Rock Casino, according to the headline and feed snippet. Bristol currently receives just over 7% of casino tax revenue, like 13 other localities, and any change requires approval from the General Assembly.
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%.