Missouri casino revenues climbed to $161.4 million in June, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year. However, this figure represented a 9.1% decline from May, highlighting a mixed performance for the state’s gaming sector.
Conclusion of the Missouri Gaming Commission’s fiscal year signals a significant milestone with Missouri casinos generating $1.91 billion. This represents a 1% growth from the $1.89 billion reported in the previous fiscal year, affirming a steady rise in casino revenues.
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles led the way as the top revenue generator in June, collecting $25.1 million, a 1% increase year-on-year. River City Casino Hotel was the only other establishment to surpass the $20 million benchmark, securing $21.5 million.
Missouri Casino Revenues: A Detailed Performance Review
Horseshoe St. Louis enjoyed the most substantial growth percentage-wise, with revenues increasing by 24%, from $11 million to $13.7 million. Similarly, Harrah’s Kansas City experienced a notable 22% revenue surge, reaching $15.3 million.
Not all casinos enjoyed growth. Argosy Casino & Hotel reported a 7% dip in revenues, while both Bally’s Kansas City and St. Jo Frontier experienced 5% declines.
Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau saw a slight 1% revenue decrease in June but announced a strategic partnership with BetMGM to deploy its online sportsbook platform in the state. This deal positions them favorably when sports betting launches later this year.
Missouri players who prefer a no-stakes entertainment option have a growing number of social casino platforms available to them statewide. Social casinos operate on virtual currencies only — no real money, no deposits, no withdrawals — making them a clean legal option in a state without regulated online casino gambling. A breakdown of the top social casino platforms for Missouri residents is available at missourisocialcasino.com
