Iowa casinos generated $136.9 million in June, a 2.7% decrease from $140.7 million in June 2024, according to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission report. Eleven of the state’s 19 casinos recorded lower revenue year on year; Prairie Meadows led with $19.2 million.
The figures show operators the direction of Iowa casino revenue and differences between properties.
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Iowa casinos generated $138.6 million in revenue in June, according to figures from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Slots brought in $126.2 million, up 1.7%, while table games generated $12.4 million, down 3.3%. Prairie Meadows led the state's 19 casinos with $19.7 million.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported combined casino revenue of $151.5m for March, down 2.1% year on year. Slots generated $137.5m, while table games brought in $14m; 13 of the state’s 19 casinos recorded annual declines.
Polk County supervisors are due to consider a new lease for Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Iowa, which could support a renovation costing up to $300 million. The proposed 15-year lease includes two possible five-year extensions; the casino’s board approved it on 27 August, and the project remains in planning. Prairie Meadows expects greater clarity on design, cost and financing by year-end, according to the report.
Citigroup said Macau casino gross gaming revenue reached an estimated MOP9 billion in the first 14 days of June, while the daily average for the week ended 14 June was about MOP586 million. The bank attributed the slowdown partly to the FIFA World Cup and maintained its June revenue forecast of MOP19 billion, 10% below a year earlier.
Iowa casinos recorded $132.63 million in adjusted gross revenue in October 2026, while sports wagering revenue was $28.18 million, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said. The state collected $27.20 million in casino gaming taxes and $1.90 million in sports wagering taxes; the commission said promotional play has been excluded from monthly and fiscal-year figures since July 2026.
Iowa casino gaming revenue fell 6.15% to $132.63m in October 2026 compared with October 2025, according to figures provided to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Licensed casinos and sports wagering operators generated $29.10m in Iowa state tax revenue in October 2026.