Indiana casino revenue takes a hit in December, with only two venues seeing gains year-over-year

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:19 PM
Photo: RIsing Star Casino Resort courtesy photo

Indiana casino revenue declined 3.7% year-over-year in December, falling from $210.3 million in 2024 to $202.4 million in 2025.

According to the latest report from the Indiana Gaming Commission, slot revenue statewide totaled $168.1 million, down 3.3% from the $173.8 million generated in 2024. Table games revenue also declined, falling 5.7% from $36.5 million to $34.4 million.

Of the state’s 13 casinos, Rising Star Casino saw the most significant gain in December, rising 12.1% year-over-year from $3.6 million to $4.1 million. The only other casino to see revenue rise year-over-year was Terre Haute Casino, which saw a 4.4% increase from $11.2 million to $11.7 million.

Harrah’s Hoosier Park Casino and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana each saw a 0.8% year-over-year revenue increase.

Ameristar Casino East Chicago experiencing the most significant decline, dropping 12.9% from $13.5 million to $11.8 million, with table games declining by 25.8% and slots falling 9.8% year-over-year.

Four other casinos reported double-digit losses, including French Lick Resort, Horseshoe Hammond, and the Blue Chip Casino, which fell by 10.8%, 10.7%, and 10.2%, respectively.

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.