Decline in Kansas Casino Income by 5.3% Compared to Previous Year in June
In June 2025, Kansas's casino sector experienced a dip in revenue, with all four casinos in the state reporting a decline in their monthly earnings compared to the previous year.
Leading the pack, Hollywood Casino contributed more than 40% of the sector's revenue in June, but saw a 4.88% decrease in actual revenue to $13.8 million. Hollywood Casino's revenue decline was followed by Kansas Star Casino and Boot Hill Casino, both of which posted drops of around 13.4%. Kansas Crossing Casino, the other casino mentioned in this article, saw a 4.7% decline in revenue, bringing its total to $3.4 million in June 2025.
Despite the monthly decrease, the fiscal year-to-date statistics show a positive revenue trend for Kansas's casinos, with the sector's overall revenue in 2025 being higher than the revenue for the same period in 2024, by $10.7 million. This suggests that the June drop could be a short-term fluctuation rather than a continuing trend.
No specific cause for the revenue decrease was identified in the available data, but it is likely that a combination of market dynamics affecting all casinos simultaneously in June 2025 played a role. These factors could include lower visitation, reduced play, or competition factors. However, it's worth noting that sports betting revenue in Kansas actually saw strong growth year-over-year, growing 85%. This suggests that shifts within gaming preferences might also be at play.
Here's a breakdown of the revenue for each casino in June 2025: - Hollywood Casino: $13.8 million (down 4.88%) - Kansas Star Casino: $13.5 million (down 3.5%) - Boot Hill Casino: $3.5 million (down 13.4%) - Kansas Crossing Casino: $3.4 million (down 4.7%)
[1] Data from Kansas Lottery. [3] Data from Kansas Crossing Casino and Kansas Star Casino.
Casino-and-gambling revenue declined for all four Kansas casinos in June 2025, as they reported decreases in their monthly earnings compared to the previous year. Hollywood Casino, leading the pack, contributed more than 40% of the sector's revenue but saw a 4.88% decrease, playing casino-games such as slots and table games contributed to this revenue decline.
