Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos won less money from gamblers in January—the fifth consecutive month in which year-over-year gaming revenue dropped, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Â
L’Auberge Baton Rouge, Hollywood Casino and the Belle of Baton Rouge collectively took in roughly 21% less than they did during the same month in 2017.
The casinos won $20.5 million last month—down from roughly $26 million in January 2017. Month-over-month winnings also nosedived, falling 10.6% from November. Â
The Belle of Baton Rouge again posted the largest year-over-year decline, with winnings falling nearly 25% to just under $4 million. The casino won about $5.2 million during the same month last year.
Hollywood, meanwhile, won about $4.4 million from its gamblers—a roughly 23% decrease from $5.7 million. L’Auberge won $12.1 million—an 18% drop from $14.8 million.
Of Louisiana’s four riverboat casino markets, Baton Rouge is the only market where all casinos posted declines and one of two that experienced a decline marketwide.
Winnings in the Shreveport/Bossier market—which has six casinos—dropped 5.8%. The Margaritaville casino was the only casino in that market to see its winnings rise in January.
Winnings in the Lake Charles and New Orleans markets, rose 3.5% and .5%, respectively.
Statewide, Louisiana’s 15 riverboats won nearly $140 million in January— 4.1% less than the the same month last year.
