Missouri Gambling Income Surges to $169.1 Million in April, Representing a 9% Increase
UnleashingGambling Gains in Missouri: April 2025's Casino Boom
Missouri's casinos went wild in April 2025, raking in some serious dough! Most establishments reported a freakin' sweet year-over-year boost, particularly in the table game realm. Check out the deets below on how this month went down!
Good to Know- Missouri's total casino revenue skyrocketed to $169.1 million in April, a gleeful 9% surge compared to April 2024.- Table game revenue shot up by a whopping 33% year-over-year, hitting $28.3 million.- Slot machines, the old faithfuls, still brought in the big bucks with $140.8 million—a pleasant 5% increase.
The juiciest gains came from those blasted table games! Revenue from these bad boys grew to $28.3 million in April, skyrocketing 33% from the previous year. Slot machines, the assumed cash cows, raked in $140.8 million, albeit at a more modest 5% increase.
This combined growth pushed the state's total casino revenue to a jaw-dropping $169.1 million for the month—clearly a 9% year-over-year win!
Top Dog CasinosOut of the 13 casinos reporting to the Missouri Gaming Commission, Ameristar Casino Resort St. Charles reigned supreme with $26.2 million in April 2025 revenues, a solid 9% rise. Right on its tail were River City Casino Hotel, pocketing $22.6 million (up 7%), and Hollywood Casino St. Louis snagging $21.7 million (up a lusty 10%).
Harrah's Kansas City: The Gambling GiantIf there was a hardcore champion this month, it's gotta be Harrah's Kansas City! This casino bragged about earning just over $18.8 million in April revenues—a mind-blowing 47% year-over-year increase! Century Casino Caruthersville also went beast mode, zooming 19% to hit $4.8 million in April.
Clockin' Out EarlyWell, ain't no party for three casinos. Argosy Casino Riverside, Century Casino Cape, and Mark Twain Casino dropped the ball this month, posting declines. Argosy Casino Riverside dipped 4% to $13.4 million, Century Casino Cape took a nose-dive 11% to $5.4 million, and Mark Twain Casino struggled with a 4% drop to $2.8 million.
Despite these slumps, overall, the Missouri gambling scene remained steadily in the green. The vast majority of properties noted substantial gains in both table and slot game action.
Casino Handle and Win RatesMissouri's casinos recorded $1.5 billion in slot handle for April 2025, yielding a snappy 9.6% win rate. Table game drop came in at $123.4 million, boasting a hefty win percentage of 22.9%. These numbers suggest that players were engaged and the casinos had a blast, wetting their beaks with winnings!
The growth in revenue from casino table games was the most significant, with a staggering 33% increase in April 2025 compared to the previous year. Additionally, some casinos such as Harrah's Kansas City and Century Casino Caruthersville experienced remarkable year-over-year growth in revenue, indicating positive trends in Missouri's casino-and-gambling industry.
