Illinois posts casino AGR of $170.9m for March
Electronic gaming devices (slots) were the state’s primary driver during the month.
Key Points
- Illinois’ casino AGR has reached $170.9m for the month of March
- This figure represents a year-over-year rise of 12.2%
- The state’s revenues were driven by slots, with Rivers Casino posting the highest AGR by location
Figures posted by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) for the month of March have revealed that the state’s casino industry generated a total of $170.9m in adjusted gross receipts (AGR).
Indeed, the revenue generated by Illinois’ casino industry during March was primarily driven by the state’s slot machines – or electronic gaming devices (EGDs) – which accounted for $132.1m of the overall AGR figure. Further, the overall figure of $170.9m represents a 12.2% year-over-year rise, with EGD revenues also increasing by 14.1% in comparison to results from March 2024.
Elsewhere, the Prairie State’s casinos also generated a table game AGR of $38.8m – up 6.2% when compared to results from last year. Leading the way in revenues by location was Rivers Casino, which posted an AGR figure of $43.7m for the month. This figure, however, represents an 8.5% dip year-over-year, with Hard Rock Casino Rockford experiencing the most significant revenue uptick in the state at 99.2% year-over-year to $13.1m.
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These latest casino figures highlight a jump of 13.5% in revenue compared to the $149.3m AGR posted by the IGB for January 2025. This report was also closely followed by the board revealing a sports wagering handle figure of $1.53bn during the first month of the year.
Good to know: Earlier this month, it was revealed that the Illinois Gaming Board had launched an official investigation into Kalshi for illegal sports betting
Elsewhere this month, Stake was also subject to an illegal gambling lawsuit in the state, with resident Brayden Urdan alleging that the casino operator’s US social casino platform is in breach of Illinois laws.
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