Missouri's casinos rake in a record $167.7 million in July, marking an 8% increase from the same period last year.
The Missouri Gaming Commission recently reported the revenue figures for the state's commercial casinos in July 2025, revealing a mix of positive and negative trends.
The standout performer was Ameristar's St. Charles location, which recorded the highest revenue of all the casinos, amounting to $25.6 million. This figure represents a 6% increase from the $24.1 million generated in July 2024. Ameristar Kansas City also reported a 4% year-over-year revenue increase, from $16.8 million to $17.5 million.
However, not all casinos saw growth. Bally's Kansas City was the only casino to see a revenue decrease year-over-year, dropping 6% from $11.8 million to $11.1 million. The specific casino that saw a revenue loss year-over-year was not identified in the article.
The Missouri riverboat casinos' revenues do not include online or land-based casinos. The combined revenue for these casinos amounted to $167.7 million in July 2025, representing an 8% increase from the $155.2 million generated in July 2024.
Table games reported a 1% increase, rising from $21.5 million to $21.7 million year-over-year. Electronic gaming devices recorded $145.9 million last month, up 9% year-on-year.
Isle of Capri Boonville and Century Caruthersville saw double-digit percentage increases. Isle of Capri Boonville's revenues rose 25% from $6.7 million to $8.4 million, while Century Caruthersville saw the highest percentage increase year-over-year, with revenue increasing by 32% from $3.9 million to $5.1 million.
St. Jo Frontier Casino generated the least revenue for the state, with revenue of $4.3 million, up 8% year-over-year from the $4 million generated in July 2024.
It is worth noting that the trend in revenue for Missouri commercial casinos from 2023 to 2024 shows a slight decline, with June 2024 revenue reported at approximately $154.7 million, down about 0.2% from the previous year. This suggests relatively flat to slightly negative growth in casino revenue during that period.
The overall U.S. commercial casino market is generally experiencing modest growth in 2024, with revenues in several states increasing due to expansion and new markets. However, Missouri's commercial casinos are not among the fastest-growing markets.
Missouri has not legalized sports betting during 2023-2024, but multiple legislative efforts were made in 2024 to legalize retail and mobile sports betting, potentially impacting future revenue growth if approved.
The article does not provide information about the impact of the increased revenue on Missouri's economy. The trend in revenue for Missouri's tribal casinos was not specifically detailed in these sources.
In light of the Missouri Gaming Commission's report, the casino culture in Missouri is witnessing a mix of gambling trends, as some casinos like Ameristar St. Charles and Isle of Capri Boonville are thriving with significant revenue increases, while others like Bally's Kansas City are experiencing decreases. Furthermore, the casino-games sector is also a focus point, with table games witnessing a minor uptick and electronic gaming devices reporting a more substantial 9% growth.
