Casino earnings in Indiana decreased by 1.5% compared to the same period last year in June.
Indiana Casinos Show Modest Growth in July 2025
Indiana's casino industry is experiencing a steady growth, with total statewide revenue ranging from $192.9 million to $208.9 million in July 2025. This represents a slight year-over-year increase of about 1.4% to 0.4%, according to various sources [1][2][3].
Leading the pack is the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (Gary), which generated approximately $35.4 million to $37.3 million in revenue for the month. Despite a very small year-over-year decline ranging from 0.1% to 2.2%, the casino remains the top-performing casino in the state [1][2][3].
Following closely is the Horseshoe Indianapolis, which posted around $28.2 million in July 2025, marking a strong 9.5% increase year-over-year [2][3]. Other casinos saw declines, with notable losses reported by Ameristar Casino (-14.1%) and Horseshoe Hammond (-9.8%), while five out of 13 casinos overall reported revenue declines compared to the previous year [3].
The state's 13 casinos contributed to the overall revenue, with the Hard Rock Casino accounting for roughly 18% of the total Indiana casino revenue for the month [1]. The Horseshoe Indianapolis followed with $26.6 million, showing a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year [2][3]. Other notable performances include Hollywood Lawrenceburg with $11.9 million in revenue and Harrah's Hoosier Park, which was third with $20.6 million, marking a 10% increase year-over-year [2][3].
In terms of gaming, slot revenue rose by about 1.7% year-over-year to $173.5 million, whereas table games revenue increased slightly by 0.1% to $35.4 million [3]. The state's 601 table games generated $32.6 million in wins, a decrease of 2.4% compared to June 2021 [3]. A total of 14,688 electronic gaming devices and slots delivered $162.9 million in slot win, a decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year [3].
The taxable Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) for July 2025 was $192.8 million to $208.8 million, a decrease of 1.6% to 0.4% compared to the same month in 2024 [3]. Notable declines were reported by Caesars Southern Indiana ($18.9 million, down 3.9% year-over-year) and Blue Chip Casino ($10.1 million) [3]. However, Horseshoe Hammond generated $20.4 million, showing a 5.1% increase compared to the previous year [3].
The tax revenue from the casinos will be used for various purposes, with the city council of Evansville approving the use of the tax revenue to purchase ambulances and medical equipment [4]. The tax revenue for June will be directed to new funds [5].
In summary, Indiana's casino market is showing stable to modest growth overall, led by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana maintaining top earnings despite a very narrow revenue dip, and Horseshoe Indianapolis seeing significant growth [1][2][3]. The declines reported by some casinos are offset by the strong performances of others, resulting in a positive outlook for the industry.
| Casino | July 2025 Revenue (Approx.) | Year-over-Year Change | |------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------| | Hard Rock Casino Northern IN | $35.4M - $37.3M | Slight decline (~0.1%-2.2%) | | Horseshoe Indianapolis | $28.2M | Up 9.5% | | Ameristar Casino | $11.2M | Down 14.1% | | Horseshoe Hammond | $16.4M - $20.4M | Up 5.1% - 9.8% | | Indiana total | $192.9M - $208.9M | Up 0.4% - 1.4% |
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Casino-and-gambling activities continued to thrive in Indiana, with casino games, such as slot and table games, contributing to the steady growth in July 2025. The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and Horseshoe Indianapolis were the standout performers, with the former generating significant revenue while the latter saw a notable increase year-over-year.
