Hard Rock leads Indiana casino revenues in June despite mixed results

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana continued as the top contributor to Indiana’s casino revenue in June 2025, generating $30.1 million in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) despite a 12.3% fall.

Horseshoe Indianapolis followed Hard Rock with $26.6 million in AGR, an increase of 1.9% from the previous year. Harrah’s Hoosier Park was third with $20.6 million, up 10%, while Horseshoe Hammond generated $20.4 million, a 5.1% increase.

Statewide, Indiana casinos recorded $192.8 million in AGR for the month, a 1.5% decline compared to $195.7 million in June 2024, based on data from the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Caesars Southern Indiana brought in $18.9 million, a 3.9% decrease compared to June 2024. Other properties exceeding $10 million in AGR included Bally’s Evansville with $13.6 million, Hollywood Lawrenceburg with $11.9 million, Terre Haute Casino with $11.1 million, and Blue Chip Casino with $10.1 million.

The state’s 14,688 slots generated $162.9 million in slot win, down from $166.1 million in the same month last year. Indiana’s 601 table games brought in $32.6 million in wins, slightly lower than the $33.6 million recorded in June 2024.

Hard Rock Northern Indiana led table game wins with $7.18 million, followed by Horseshoe Hammond with $4.73 million. Blackjack and baccarat remained among the most played table games across the state.

Taxable AGR for June 2025 stood at $187.2 million, compared to $190.4 million a year earlier. Adjustments for free play, deductions, and other gaming activities impact taxable AGR. Combined wagering and supplemental taxes for the month totaled $67.2 million, collected from 14 licensed casinos statewide.

Horseshoe Hammond contributed $7.7 million in combined taxes for June, while Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana followed closely with $7.1 million. Caesars Southern Indiana and Horseshoe Indianapolis posted total taxes amounting to $18.9 million and $26.6 million, respectively.

Year-to-date, Indiana’s casino tax collections reached over $671.3 million. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana led all properties with $84.6 million in combined tax payments, followed by Caesars Southern Indiana and Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The casino tax revenue is allocated for various state and local programs. In Evansville, the City Council approved $7 million from casino-generated funds to purchase ambulances and other medical equipment.

Indiana’s June 2025 gaming tax revenue represents a recovery from August 2023, when the state experienced a 6% year-on-year decline in overall gaming revenue.