Illinois’ casinos recorded $182.9 million in revenue during October, up 10.4% year over year.
The Illinois Gaming Board figures showed that slots brought in $140.7 million, up 11.3%, while table games generating $42.2 million, up 7.2%.
Among the state’s 17 casinos, Rivers Casino brought in the highest revenue, $43.6 million, up 1.1%.
Illinois’ other leading revenue generators included Wind Creek ($20.2 million), Hollywood Casino Aurora ($14.7 million), Hard Rock Casino Rockford ($13 million), Bally’s Chicago ($12.1 million), Grand Victoria ($11.9 million), Hollywood Casino Joliet ($11.7 million), Full House Resorts ($11 million), and Harrah’s Joliet ($9.8 million).
Revenue increased year-over-year at 14 of the state’s 17 casinos, with Hollywood Casino Aurora recording the strongest growth, with revenue rising 75.2%. This was followed by Fairmount Park (up 57.8%), Golden Nugget Danville (up 23.2%), Wind Creek (up 16.8%), Bally’s Chicago (up 16.0%), and Harrah’s Joliet (up 12.2%).
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino recorded the largest year-over-year decline, with revenue dropping 6.5% to $5 million. Walkers Bluff and Argosy Casino Alton also reported decreases of 1.6% and 0.7%, respectively.
