Casino revenue dropped 3.6% in Sept.
Revenue at the six local casinos dropped 3.6 percent in September compared to a year ago, according to new figures from the Missouri Gaming Commission and Illinois Gaming Board.
Gamblers, more concerned about cutting back discretionary spending amid a troubled economy, spent $80.3 million in September, down 3.6 percent from $83.3 million in September 2007.
President Casino also suffered revenue losses when it had to close Sept. 16-21 due to flooding.
By the numbers
Argosy raked in $7.1 million in revenue in September, down 31 percent from $10.3 million last year.
Casino Queen had $13.4 million in revenue, down 26 percent from $18 guaranteed approval cash advance loans.2 million a year ago.
Harrah’s brought in $23.6 million in September, down 8 percent from $25.6 million
Lumiere Place had $12.6 million in revenue in September. It opened in December 2007.
Ameristar had $22 million in revenue in September, down 9 percent from $24.2 million a year ago.
President Casino brought in $1.6 million in revenue, down from $5 million, or 69 percent, a year ago. It had to close during September due to flooding.
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