Mississippi gaming revenue was down in May after two consecutive months of increases.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported Wednesday that total revenue from the state’s casinos was $245.1 million, a 6.2% decrease from April’s $261.4 million. Gaming revenue in March was $248.9 million.
Casinos in Mississippi’s Coastal Region, which includes Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis, brought in the most revenue with $144.0 million, compared to $151.7 million in revenue in April, a 5.0% drop.
The Northern Tier, which includes Tunica and Lula counties, reported $64.6 million in revenue, a decrease of 7.6% from April’s $69.5 million.
The Central Region of Adams, Warren, and Washington counties reported $36.4 million in May revenue, down 10.4% from April’s $40.2 million.
Sports betting did increase in the state. Mississippi’s total handle from sports betting in May was $38.1 million, compared to $32.9 million in April. Taxable revenue from sports betting was $3.9 million.
Sports bettors in the Coastal Region wagered $20.6 million, bringing in taxable revenue of $1.8 million. The total handle in the Northern Tier was $5.6 million, with taxable revenue of $574,932. Central Region sports bettors wagered $9.9 million; taxable revenue was $1.5 million.
