Indiana Casino Revenues Rise 0.4% in July, Gary Council Funds Hard Rock Project

^{The Hard Rock Northern Indiana is still the biggest revenue generator in the state, despite showing a slight dip year-over-year in July. (Photo: courtesy of South Shore CVA)}

Indiana casinos generated $192.9 million in revenue in July, up 0.4% from the $192.1 million generated in July the previous year. 

The figures, published by the Indiana Gaming Commission, show that slot revenue for July totaled $173.5 million, up 1.7% from the $170.6 million the year prior, and table revenue of $35.4 million, up 0.1%. 

Mixed Results for Indiana Casinos 

Of the 13 casinos in the state, five reported year-on-year losses. Still, this is down from the seven that reported losses in June. 

The most significant decline was reported by Ameristar Casino, which saw revenue decrease 14.1% year-on-year from $13.1 million to $11.2 million. This was followed by Horseshoe Hammond, which saw a decline of 9.8%, with revenue dropping from $18.2 million in July 2024 to $16.4 million in July 2025. 

However, its sister casino, Horseshoe Indianapolis, generated the second-highest revenue in the state, with income in July totaling $28.2 million, up 9.5% year-on-year from the $16.4 million generated the year prior. 

The most significant revenue generated was from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, totaling $35.4 million, although this is a decrease of 2% from the $36.1 million the casino generated the previous year. 

Terre Haute Casino saw the most significant year-on-year increase, with a rise of 10.3% from $10.5 million to $11.6 million. Harrah's Hoosier Park also saw a high growth of 8.1% from $18.5 million to just under $20 million. 

Gary to Pay $3.5M Yearly Towards Hard Rock Convention Project

As Hard Rock Casino brings in the highest revenue, it is also working to introduce new infrastructure in the state, with the Gary Common Council introducing an ordinance allowing the city to pay $3.5 million annually to fund the Lake County Convention Center. 

The council is expected to vote on the law later in the month, with Gary planning to use money generated from gaming taxes. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is also expected to pay $1.5 million annually, while the state will match both funds. 

Gary was selected by the Lake County Commissioners in May for the project to build the 145,000-square-foot convention center and Hard Rock Hotel. The council will allocate funds later this year if the ordinance goes ahead.