Missouri Casino Revenue Declines 5% in February, Slot Wins Drop

Missouri’s casino industry recorded a downturn in February, as the state’s 13 licensed riverboat casinos saw a 5% year-over-year decline in adjusted gross revenue (AGR). The Missouri Gaming Commission reported that casinos generated $149.3 million in AGR, a drop from the $157 million reported in February 2024.

Slot Revenue Sees Notable Decline

A significant factor in the overall decrease was the decline in revenue from electronic gaming devices. Slot machine wins totaled $127 million for the month, marking a 6% reduction from the $135.6 million recorded in the same period last year. Despite the drop in slot revenue, table games experienced a slight improvement, bringing in $22.2 million, which represented a 4% increase from February 2024’s $21.3 million.

Four casinos in the state sured the $15 million revenue mark for the month. Ameristar St. Charles led the market with $23.3 million in revenue, followed by River City Casino at $21.5 million. Hollywood Casino reported $19 million, while Ameristar Kansas City generated $15 million.

While Ameristar St. Charles remained Missouri’s highest-grossing casino, its revenue saw a 3% dip from the previous year’s $23.9 million. River City Casino, on the other hand, experienced a 6% increase in earnings, rising from $20.3 million in February 2024.

Revenue Declines for Hollywood Casino and Ameristar Kansas City

Among the leading casinos, Hollywood Casino and Ameristar Kansas City both recorded revenue declines in February. Hollywood Casino saw an 8% drop in revenue, falling from $20.6 million in February 2024 to $19 million. Ameristar Kansas City experienced the most significant decline among the top earners, with revenue decreasing by 11% from $16.8 million to $15 million.

Source:

‘’FISCAL 2025 YTD ISSIONS, PATRONS AND AGR SUMMARY‘’, mgc.dps.mo.gov.