casinos in Iowa experienced a minor 0.1% boost in monthly revenue compared to the same period last year during July.
Iowa Casinos See Mixed Results in 2025
Iowa's casino industry saw a collective revenue of $144.9 million in July 2025, a slight increase of 0.1% from the previous year, according to the latest revenue figures published by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. However, the data reveals a mixed picture of growth and decline among the state's casinos.
While 13 out of the 19 casinos reported an increase in revenue year-over-year, some notable establishments experienced a decrease. For instance, the Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs saw a 16.7% drop in revenue, and the Queen Marquette, rebranded and brought to shore by Bally's, had a 7.1% decrease.
One of the standout performers was the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, which recorded the highest revenue increase, with a 16.8% rise year-over-year, from $7.8 million in 2024 to $9 million in 2025. The Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg also showed significant growth, with a 15.6% rise in revenue.
On the other hand, the table games generated $13 million in revenue, a year-over-year decrease of 11.3%. Despite this decline, the overall gambling tax revenue in Iowa for fiscal year 2025 exceeded forecasts, reflecting growth compared to prior years.
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino earned $20.3 million in July 2025, a 1.6% increase from the year prior. Ameristar II, however, saw a 12.1% decrease in revenue year-over-year.
The Wild Rose Casinos in Clinton, Emmetsburg, and Jefferson saw increased revenue year-over-year, but specific revenue figures for each casino are not available from the current sources. Slots generated $131.9 million in revenue, a 1.4% increase year-over-year.
In summary, while the total revenue for Iowa's casino and sports betting industry in 2025 is estimated at about $240 million in tax revenue, specific revenue figures by each Iowa casino and their respective year-over-year changes in 2025 are not available from the current sources. For precise casino-level data, one would typically consult the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports or state gaming revenue disclosures.
- In the heart of entertainment, Las Vegas, a global hub for casino-and-gambling, trends demonstrate a significant debate between growth and decline in casino-games revenue, reverberating sentiments seen in Iowa's casinos.
- Amidst the swirl of casino-culture, discussions about the impact of lotteries have surfaced, as the overall gambling tax revenue in Iowa for fiscal year 2025 exceeded forecasts, despite a year-over-year decrease in table games revenue.
- As casino-games innovations evolve, a deeper exploration of the trends and factors affecting revenue in prominent gambling hotspots such as Las Vegas, and even Iowa's casinos, could pave the way for strategies to enhance player engagement and profitability.
