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Iowa casinos hit $131.7M in September 2023 gaming revenue

A record-breaking month for Iowa's casino industry reveals its economic clout. But how does this compare to past years—and what's driving the surge?

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The image shows a bar chart on a white background with text that reads "revenue, usd billion". The chart is composed of several bars of varying heights, each representing a different year. The bars are labeled with the corresponding year, and the height of each bar indicates the amount of revenue generated from each year.

Iowa casinos hit $131.7M in September 2023 gaming revenue

Iowa's 19 land-based casinos reported strong earnings in September 2023. The latest figures show gaming revenue reached $131.7 million for the month. This marks a notable performance for the state's casino industry.

The September 2023 revenue total reflects the combined takings from all 19 of Iowa's brick-and-mortar casinos. While exact year-on-year comparisons for 2023 remain unavailable, broader industry trends suggest steady growth. Data from 2025 commercial gaming reports indicates casino admissions rose by 5.3% across five states, though Iowa-specific figures for 2023 have not been released.

No detailed breakdown of individual casino performance or visitor numbers was provided in the latest report. However, the $131.7 million figure highlights the ongoing significance of gaming revenue to Iowa's economy.

The September earnings underscore the continued strength of Iowa's casino sector. Without direct comparisons to previous years, the exact growth rate remains unclear. Still, the $131.7 million revenue reinforces the industry's financial impact on the state.

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