Missouri Casino Revenue Climbs 4% Year-on-Year in June as Sports Betting Launch Approaches

The Missouri Gaming Commission has revealed its casino revenue results for June 2025, showing a statewide total of $161.4 million. That’s a 4% increase on the $154.7 million generated the year prior. However, revenues fell by 9.1% compared to May 2025.

The June 2025 figures complete the financial year 2025 for casino revenues at the Missouri Gaming Commission. In total, Missouri casinos generated $1.91 billion throughout FY25, a 1% increase from the $1.89 billion collected in FY24. 

Casino Revenues Rise Across the Board

Of the 13  casinos that reported revenues in June 2025, nine saw revenues increase year-on-year. The most significant revenue generator was Ameristar St. Charles, which collected $25.1 million in June 2025. That was a slight 1% increase on the $24.8 million brought in the year prior.

Hollywood was the only other casino to generate more than $20 million in revenue in June 2025, totaling $21.1 million. In June 2024, it brought in $20.7 million, making its total in June 2025 a 2% rise. 

The most significant revenue increase was at Horseshoe St. Louis, which jumped by 24% from $12.6 million to $13.7 million. 

Argosy posted the most significant year-on-year revenue decline, dropping 7% from $14.1 million to $13.2 million. St. Jo Frontier and Bally’s Kansas City also saw 5% drops. Meanwhile, Century Cape saw its revenues trickle down by 1%.

Eyes on Casino Partnerships as Missouri Sports Betting Launch Draws Closer

While Missouri casinos continue to post positive revenue growth, most attention in the state is on the upcoming launch of regulated sports betting. Since many operators will need a casino partnership to gain a license, Missouri casinos are also concerned.

Missouri sports betting must launch by December 1, 2025, although Missouri Gaming Commission Chair Jan Zimmerman has pushed for a sooner launch, estimated for fall 2025. Six licenses will be tied to professional sports teams, two for non-tethered operators, and 13 for casino operators.

Those licenses have already started to be claimed, with BetMGM inking a deal with Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau, including plans to build a retail sportsbook at the facility. BetMGM’s strategy is shaped by executives like Vice President of Gaming Oliver Bartlett. 

As the launch gets closer, more operators will look to make deals with casinos, so successful revenue growth could be key for these gambling locations.