Colorado’s three gaming regions, Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, have generated $103.8 million in revenue for August, up 3.9% from last year’s $99.9 million.
The figures, published by the Colorado Department of Revenue, show that all three regions experienced year-over-year revenue growth. Black Hawk casinos led the way, reporting $78.6 million, up 3.9% year-over-year from $75.9 million. Slots generated $66.5 million, up 6.9%, and table games produced $12.1 million, down 11.6% year-over-year.
Cripple Creek casinos recorded $18.1 million, up 5.7% year-over-year from $17.1 million. Slots accounted for most of the total, generating $17.1 million, up 5.3% year-over-year. Table games generated $1.2 million, a rise of 13.2% year-over-year.
Central City casinos saw revenue increase3% from $6.8 million to $7 million. Slots generated $6.9 million in revenue, up 4% year-over-year. Table games revenue dropped 25% from $214,283 to $159,337.
Total combined slot revenue was $90.5 million last month, up 6.4% from $85.1 million. Table games recorded $14.8 million in revenue, down 10.3% from $13.3 million.