In June, the state of Illinois saw a significant decrease in casino revenue, with a nearly 4% decrease from the previous month. According to data from PlayUSA, a leading source for gambling news and analysis, the total revenue for Illinois casinos in June was $138.8 million.
This decline in revenue comes as a surprise to many in the industry, as the summer months are typically a busy time for casinos. The decrease could be attributed to a variety of factors, including increased competition from neighboring states, economic downturn, or even just a run of bad luck for the casinos.
One of the biggest contributors to the decline in revenue was the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, which saw a significant drop in revenue from the previous month. The casino, which is one of the most popular in the state, posted a 6% decrease in revenue, bringing in just $33.6 million in June.
Other casinos in Illinois also saw decreases in revenue, with the Hollywood Casino in Aurora posting a 3% decrease and the Harrah’s Joliet Casino posting a 2% decrease. The only casino that saw an increase in revenue was the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, which saw a 1% increase from the previous month.
Despite the decrease in revenue, some experts believe that this may just be a temporary setback for Illinois casinos. With the economy starting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and more people starting to venture out and spend money at casinos again, there is hope that revenue will start to increase in the coming months.
Overall, Illinois casinos are still a major player in the gambling industry, and the state is home to some of the most popular and successful casinos in the country. While the decrease in revenue in June is certainly cause for concern, many are optimistic that things will start to turn around soon. Only time will tell if Illinois casinos can bounce back from this setback and continue to thrive in the future.