Casino earnings in Indiana increase by 3.3% compared to the same period last year in March
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Share the heatIndiana's gaming juggernauts collectively raked in a staggering $220.6 million in March, marking a 3.3% climb from the $213.5 million brought home in March 2024.
Ready to spill some secrets? Here's the scoop. The Indiana Gaming Commission unfurled some figures revealing that table games accounted for $36.1 million of the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), slipping from $38.6 million the preceding year. Electronic gaming devices, on the other hand, contributed $191.4 million to AGR, inching up from $184.7 million reported in 2024, making for a 3.6% increase.
The Hoosier State's 13 casinos saw ten of its crown jewels clearing more than $10 million, with five exceeding the $20 million mark. Crown rulers included: Caesars Southern Indiana ($22 million), Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana ($37.1 million), Harrah's Hoosier Park ($24.5 million), Horseshoe Hammond ($23.9 million), and Horseshoe Indianapolis ($31.2 million).
The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and Horseshoe Indianapolis endured a slump in March, with Hard Rock collapsing from $40.5 million to $37.1 million (-8.2%) and Horseshoe Indianapolis dropping from $32.4 million to $31.2 million (-3.8%).
Bet on changeSportsbooks across Indiana reported an impressive handle (total amount wagered) of $553.5 million in March, soaring 10.5% from the handle registered in March 2024. However, the AGR for March took a nosedive, plummeting from $39.4 million to $35.7 million, amounting to a 9.2% free-fall.
Basketball seized the spotlight amongst local bettors in March, with the Indiana Gaming Commission announcing a handle of $270 million, a significant leap from the previous year's handle of $167.9 million.
Now, here's where things get juicy. While the casino AGR surged by 3.3%, the sports betting revenue stumbled in March 2025, hinting at potential decreased revenue as compared to previous years, though specific year-over-year comparisons for sports betting do not provide a direct avenue for calculating the change without the March 2024 figures. Trust us—this is some fascinating stuff (even if the numbers aren't flawless). Keep your eyes peeled for more updates, Hoosier fans!
- The collective revenue of Indiana's casinos, known as gaming juggernauts, reached an impressive $220.6 million in March, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
- Table games generated $36.1 million of the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) in March, a decrease from the previous year's AGR, while electronic gaming devices contributed $191.4 million, marking a 3.6% increase.
- In March, 10 out of Indiana's 13 casinos surpassed $10 million, with five generating over $20 million, including Caesars Southern Indiana, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Harrah's Hoosier Park, Horseshoe Hammond, and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
- Despite a significant increase in sportsbook handle in March to $553.5 million, the AGR for sports betting dropped by 9.2%, indicating potential decreased revenue compared to previous years.
- Basketball was the most popular sport among local bettors in March, with a handle of $270 million, representing a significant leap from the previous year's handle.
