Iowa casinos brought in a combined revenue of $132.6 million in October, down 6.2% year over year.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures show that slots generated $119 million, down 7%, while table games generated $13.6 million, up 1.9%.
Five of the state’s 15 casinos reported year-over-year revenue growth, with Bally’s Marquette leading with revenues climbing 49.3% to $2.5 million.
Q Casino followed with a 6.6% increase to $4.5 million, while Isle of Capri – Bettendorf rose 4.7% to $6.2 million. Diamond Jo – Dubuque was up 3.9% to $6.6 million, and Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs was up 1% to $13.8 million.
The steepest year-over-year revenue decreases came from Ameristar II, down 23.2% to $10.3 million, Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel down 20.8% to $4.5 million, and Rhythm City Casino was down 19.1% to $7.6 million.
The state’s highest revenue generators in October included Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino ($19.8 million), Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs ($13.8 million), Ameristar II ($10.3 million), and Riverside Casino and Golf Resort ($9.4 million).
