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 figures show June revenue and contrasting performance across Iowa casino segments and properties.
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IRGC said July 2026 casino revenue fell 6.0% to $136.1m, while casino tax receipts increased 0.54%. July was the first month to exclude all promotional play from taxable casino revenue.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said casinos and sports betting operators generated $331.3m in state taxes in fiscal 2026. Casino revenue reached $1.70bn, while sports wagering revenue increased 18.46% to $284.45m.
Iowa and Indiana will bring laws restricting sweepstakes casino operations into effect on 1 July, according to the article. Iowa's law authorises the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to issue cease-and-desist letters, while Indiana's law allows civil penalties of up to $100,000 for knowingly offering prohibited games to residents. Several operators have begun restricting access in the states, reportedly.
Iowa's licensed casinos and sports wagering operators generated more than $30m in state tax revenue for May 2026, according to figures provided to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Casino revenue rose 1.78% year on year to $152.15m, while sports wagering revenue increased 3.62% to $20.8m.
Iowa's licensed casinos reported $146.3m in adjusted gross revenue for April 2026, up 3.67% on April 2025, according to figures provided to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Sports wagering revenue rose 16.51% year on year to $21.86m, and the state collected over $29m in combined gaming and sports wagering taxes.