Gambling revenues from casinos in Missouri witness a 4% increase in June compared to the same period last year.
Missouri's casino industry ended June 2025 on a mixed note, with some casinos experiencing revenue growth and others witnessing declines. The fiscal year 2025, which concluded in June, saw overall casino revenue of $1.91 billion, a 1% increase compared to the previous fiscal year's $1.89 billion.
Harrah's Kansas City led the pack with a 22% increase in revenue, generating $15.3 million. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles was the highest revenue generator in June, collecting $25.1 million, representing a 5% increase compared to June 2024's $154.7 million. River City Casino Hotel was the only other casino to bring in over $20 million, with $21.5 million in revenue, although it represents a 9.1% decrease from May's revenue.
However, other casinos such as Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau, Bally's Kansas City, and St. Jo Frontier experienced a decline in revenue. Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau saw a 1% decline in June revenue, while Bally's Kansas City posted a 5% decline. St. Jo Frontier also had a 5% decline in revenue.
As Missouri prepares for the launch of sports betting on December 1, 2025, leading operators like DraftKings and FanDuel are expected to make significant contributions to the state's revenue. Projected total sports betting revenue from these operators is expected to reach nearly $600 million combined, with DraftKings alone forecasting about $175 million annually at market maturity within five years. FanDuel forecasts roughly $400 million annual revenue from Missouri sports betting by the end of the decade.
With the awarding of two untethered mobile sports betting licenses by the Missouri Gaming Commission in August 2025, operators like DraftKings will be able to offer online betting statewide without being tied to specific casinos or teams. This move is expected to significantly boost the state's tax revenue, with an estimated $60 million annually at a 10% tax rate on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) when the sportsbooks reach maturity.
It is worth noting that the focus of the Missouri Gaming Commission hearings and operator presentations has mainly been on the emerging sports betting segment rather than traditional casino gaming revenue. As a result, specific data for land-based casino revenues for fiscal 2025 are not clearly reported in the latest available information.
As we move towards the launch of sports betting, comprehensive revenue data for all casinos may be published after the fiscal year completes. Until then, the Missouri casino industry will continue to navigate the changing landscape, with the potential for significant growth on the horizon.
- As the Missouri casino industry progresses towards the introduction of sports betting, casino-culture and gambling-trends will continue to evolve.
- With the launch of sports betting on December 1, 2025, casino-personalities like DraftKings and FanDuel are expected to dominate casino-games and lotteries, potentially generating billions in revenue.
- As responsible-gambling remains a key concern, the Missouri Gaming Commission should consider providing thorough, regular reports of all casino revenues to ensure transparency and promote responsible gambling practices in casino-and-gambling industries.
