Baton Rouge casino revenue for August down from a year ago – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Baton Rouges three casinos collectively took in 7% less revenue last month than in August 2020 and 30.5% less than in July, according to todays report to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Every river-adjacent casino in the state reported a double-digit decrease from July to August, including LAuberge Baton Rouge, down 33.4%, the Belle of Baton Rouge, down 31.4%, and Hollywood Baton Rouge, down 22.2%. The state as a whole was down 27.4%.

Compared to August of last year, Hollywood was up 5.2%, while LAuberge was down 10.5% and the Belle of Baton Rouge was down 16.9%, according to the reported totals.

The state as a whole was up 5.2% year-over-year.

Casinos are hoping for a revenue boost from newly legalized sports betting. Last month, the gaming board approved emergency rules to get the process rolling, though the casinos havent started taking bets yet.

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Baton Rouge casino revenue for August down from a year ago - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report