Iowa’s August casino gaming revenue down from July, up year over year

Sunday, September 22, 2024 5:57 PM
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This past month, Iowa casinos had difficulty keeping pace with their July revenue, falling 0.4% from $144.7 million to $144.2 million. Though revenue was down slightly, a couple of casinos had excellent months…

Wild Rose Emmetsburg put together a fantastic month in August. The casino’s revenue rose 15%, making it the property to post double-digit revenue growth.

The casino’s two sister properties, Wild Rose Jefferson and Wild Rose Clinton, also posted positive numbers in August, making it a standout month for Wild Rose.

According to the latest Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission data, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City also had a great month. Its revenue rose from $7.3 million to $7.9 million, a 7.8% increase over Iowa’s July 2024 gaming revenue.