Key points:
- Revenue for the month rose by 1.1% year-over-year
- The state is up 3.2% for its fiscal year revenue when compared to last year
The Kansas Lottery has released its casino results for the month of January.
Last month the state generated close to $30.6m in revenue from its four land-based casinos. January’s total reflected a 1.1% increase in revenue year-over-year.
Hollywood Casino took the lead last month as the facility with the highest revenue total. The destination reported nearly $13m in revenue during the month of January.
The casino posted an 8.6% rise in revenue year-over-year.
Kansas Star Casino followed closely behind with $11.5m in total January revenue. However, the casino reported that revenue was down almost 4% when compared to results from January 2024.
Boot Hill Casino and Kansas Crossing Casino nearly tied for the third-place spot. Both casinos generated more than $3m in revenue during January.
But Boot Hill took the title for the third highest revenue by a $40,000 margin.
The state also posted its year-to-date totals for the fiscal year. So far, Kansas casinos have generated $238.4m, reflecting a 3.2% increase when compared to results posted a year ago.
Hollywood Casino has the highest year-to-date revenue, with its total reaching $96.5m.
Good to know: While land-based casinos are legal throughout the state, Kansas has yet to legalize iGaming
Sports betting has been legal in Kansas’ four casinos since 2022. However, historic horseracing (HHR) facilities are currently prohibited from having sportsbooks on site but can partner with mobile app providers to offer players online sports betting.
Kansas passed a bill in 2022 to pave the way for both historic horseracing and sports betting. Senate Bill 84 outlines specific requirements, including allowing one facility in Sedgwick County.
