Missouri casinos see revenues rise 9% year-on-year in August
Summary
Riverboat casinos in Missouri generated $177.5 million in revenue in August, a 9% year-on-year increase from $163.3 million and a 5.8% month-on-month rise from July’s $167.7 million. Of the state’s 13 riverboat casinos, nine reported year-on-year gains, two were flat and two saw declines.
Ameristar St. Charles led with $27.3 million (up 7% year-on-year), followed by River City at just under $24.1 million. Century Caruthersville posted the biggest jump (+37%, from $3.9m to $5.4m). Slot revenue rose 9% to $151.8 million and table games revenue climbed 21.5% to $25.7 million.
Key Points
- Statewide casino revenue: $177.5m in August, up 9% year-on-year and 5.8% month-on-month.
- 13 riverboat casinos: nine gains, two flat, two declines.
- Top earners: Ameristar St. Charles ($27.3m) and River City (~$24.1m).
- Biggest year-on-year increase: Century Caruthersville +37% (to $5.4m).
- Notable gains: Horseshoe St. Louis +32%, Harrah’s KC +17%, IOC Boonville +16%, Mark Twain +11%.
- Largest declines: Bally’s Kansas City -5% ($11.9m to $11.3m), St. Jo Frontier -2% ($4.3m to $4.2m).
- Slot revenue +9% to $151.8m; table games +21.5% to $25.7m.
Content summary
The Missouri Gaming Commission’s latest report shows steady month-on-month and year-on-year growth across the state’s riverboat casinos in August. While most properties recorded gains, a couple of venues experienced small declines. The boost was driven by both slots and table games, with table games showing particularly strong growth.
Context and relevance
This data highlights continued resilience in regional gaming markets amid broader economic uncertainty. Rising table-game revenue suggests higher-stakes play or improved table-game performance, while slot increases point to sustained footfall and engagement. The figures matter to operators, investors and regulators tracking market health and revenue trends in the US commercial casino sector.
Why should I read this?
Quick and useful: if you follow US gaming markets, this is the monthly health check — money’s up, most casinos are doing better, and table games are booming. Saves you digging through the full MGC report yourself.
Source
Source: https://cdcgaming.com/missouri-casinos-see-revenues-rise-9-year-over-year-in-august/
