Iowa casinos see revenue drop 2.1% year-over-year in December

Monday, January 12, 2026 8:40 PM
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  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Iowa casinos generated $139.6 million in revenue in December, down 2.1% from the $142.6 million generated in December 2024.

According to the latest report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, statewide slot revenue declined by 2.1%, falling from $128.7 million to $126.0 million. Table game revenue was down 2.4%, from $13.9 million to $13.6 million.

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino generated the highest revenue in December with $20.7 million.

Harrah’s Council Bluffs saw the most significant drop in revenue in December, down 9.9% from $5.9 million to $5.3 million, with other drops from Catfish Bend, which fell 9.8%, and 8% dips from Diamond Jo Dubuque and Horseshoe Council Bluffs.

Gains were reported by Lakeside Casino, up 9.2% from $3.9 million to $4.3 million, Isle of Capri Bettendorf, up 7.6% from $5.5 million to $5.9 million, and Wild Rose Clinton, up 5.4% from $2.6 million to $2.7 million.

Wild Rose Emmetsburg and Casino Queen Marquette each saw revenue decline 0.5%.

 

 

 

 

 

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.