Missouri casinos see revenues rise 9% year-over-year in August

Summary

Riverboat casinos in Missouri reported total revenues of $177.5 million in August, a 9% year-on-year increase from $163.3 million and a 5.8% rise month-on-month from July’s $167.7 million. The Missouri Gaming Commission’s report shows nine of the state’s 13 riverboat casinos posted year-on-year gains, two were flat and two posted declines.

Top performers included Ameristar St. Charles with $27.3 million (up 7%) and River City with just under $24.1 million. Century Caruthersville posted the biggest percentage gain, up 37% to $5.4 million. Several properties—Horseshoe St. Louis, Harrah’s Kansas City, IOC Boonville and Mark Twain—also delivered double-digit increases. Bally’s Kansas City and St. Jo Frontier recorded the largest declines. Slot revenue rose 9% to $151.8 million, while table games revenue climbed 21.5% to $25.7 million.

Key Points

Total riverboat casino revenue: $177.5 million in August, up 9% year-on-year.
Month-on-month increase: 5.8% from July’s $167.7 million.
Out of 13 casinos: 9 rose year-on-year, 2 were flat, 2 declined.
Top revenue generators: Ameristar St. Charles ($27.3M, +7%) and River City (~$24.1M).
Biggest percentage gain: Century Caruthersville (+37% to $5.4M).
Other double-digit winners: Horseshoe St. Louis (+32%), Harrah’s KC (+17%), IOC Boonville (+16%), Mark Twain (+11%).
Largest declines: Bally’s Kansas City (down 5% to $11.3M) and St. Jo Frontier (down 2% to $4.2M).
Slot revenue: $151.8M, up 9% year-on-year; table games: $25.7M, up 21.5%.

Why should I read this?

Quick take: Missouri’s riverboat casinos had a solid August — more revenue overall, stronger slot and table-game performance, and a handful of big winners. If you track regional gaming trends, operators’ performance or local market health, this is a neat snapshot that saves you sifting through the full commission report.

Source

Source: https://cdcgaming.com/missouri-casinos-see-revenues-rise-9-year-over-year-in-august/