Baton Rouge casinos are on a hot streak. Here’s why

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The house was on a hot streak in October as Baton Rouge casinos collectively boosted their revenue by 13.9% compared to September, according to the state gaming board’s latest report.

Leading the pack was the Belle of Baton Rouge with a whopping 225.2% month-over-month revenue jump. The casino brought in $325,011 in October, more than triple its September earnings of $99,947. But year-over-year revenue told a different story, as the Belle saw a 59.2% dip compared to October 2023.

The Queen Baton Rouge, meanwhile, posted an 8.2% revenue increase in October. The casino raked in $7,243,699, up from $6,695,950 in September. The Queen not only delivered a strong monthly performance but also saw a 13.3% rise in revenue compared to last October.

L’Auberge Baton Rouge was once again the Capital Region’s top earner. The casino brought in $13,570,586 in October, a 15.4% uptick from September’s $11,760,809. Year over year, revenue was up 1.2%.

In total, Baton Rouge casinos reported $21,139,296 in October, up from $18,556,706 in September. Compared to October 2023, cumulative revenue was up 2.6%.

Read the state gaming board’s full report here.