Increase in Colorado casino earnings by 4.9% yearly in March reported
π₯ Colorado Casinos Breaking Records π€© β Charlotte Capewell, our very own chick
Share the Real Deal π€©π€ Colorado's casinos are raking in the dough, with a whopping $100.6 million in revenue for March β that's a hell of a 4.9% increase compared to last year's measly $95.9 million! πΈ
HANDY TIP: Remember, this juicy info comes straight from the Colorado Department of Revenue's monthly report. π
Now, slam those free drinks down, 'cause we've got the lowdown on where that sweet cash came from:
π° Slot Machines Rule: These suckers brought in a massive $85.6 million β that's a nice $3.3 million more than last year! πΈπΈπΈ
π Table Games Step Up: These babies pulled in an impressive $14.9 million, notching up a nifty $1.4 million increase since last year. π€
Slapping the numbers around, let's see who cashed in where:
πββοΈπββοΈπββοΈThe Black Hawk region is turning heads with its 15 casinos, hauling in a massive $77.2 million for the month. That's a pretty penny more than Cripple Creek's relatively modest $16 million and Central City's meager $7.3 million.
π°π°π₯ But wait! Let's see how the numbers shook out for our awesome trio:
πͺπ€π Black Hawk casinos and π°π°πCripple Creek casinos both saw significant increases, soaring by 11% and 13%, while Central City casinos slumped a little with a 1% drop-off.
And, of course, let's not forget... πΈTaxman Always Wins: What the feds get from all this gambling fun is a nice $18.6 million this year, up from last March's $17.5 million. π©βπΌπΈ
π‘ Fun Fact: Colorado's sports betting industry is still in its infancy, but it's showing a healthy growth pattern. In March 2022 alone, the handle was approximately $505.6 million, with revenue around $13 million. Keep your eyes peeled for even more growth in the future! πππ
- The Black Hawk region, home to 15 casinos, earned a record-breaking $77.2 million in casino earnings, significantly outpacing Cripple Creek's $16 million and Central City's $7.3 million.
- Surprisingly, while Black Hawk and Cripple Creek casinos saw impressive earnings increases of 11% and 13% respectively, Central City casinos experienced a slight 1% decrease in earnings.
- According to the Colorado Department of Revenue's monthly report, the article 'Colorado-and-Gambling' highlights that despite the growth of the sports betting industry, slot machines and table games remain the primary sources of casino earnings, contributing $85.6 million and $14.9 million respectively this March.
