"There are two divergent stories. Table games have been quite stable and grown ever so slightly, but that can't offset the decline in slot machines due to the (video gaming machines)," Dan Nita said.
Table games at Horseshoe were up 0.5 percent, while the slot side was down 4.5% last month, he said.
According to the monthly revenues released May 10 by the Indiana Gaming Commission, only Majestic Star I in Gary had an increase in revenue. The casino had revenues of $8.65 million compared with $8.55 million in April 2016.
Ameristar took in $18.16 million last month compared with $21.16 million in April 2016, Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City brought in $13.49 million compared with $14.02 million, Horseshoe Hammond raked in $35.11 million compared with $36.62 million and Majestic Star II took in $5.38 million compared with $5.95 million.