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Despite a decline in casino revenue, the state\u2019s authorized sports betting business had unprecedented growth in fiscal 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Casino Revenue and Attendance Trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Iowa\u2019s casino revenue slipped from $1.76 billion in fiscal 2023 to $1.72 billion in 2024, reflecting a decrease of around 1.8%. On average, Iowa casinos are generating almost $4.7 million daily. Attendance also saw a gradual decline, from 17.5 million in 2022 to 16.9 million in 2024. Despite this, experts are not overly concerned, as the state\u2019s revenue remains above pre-pandemic levels. Tina Eick, administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, noted,<em> \u201cWhen we look at fiscal year 2022, that\u2019s a great year. In fact, it\u2019s an all-time, record-breaking year. So I would say it\u2019s hard to hold all other years to that standard.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The introduction of casino gaming in neighboring Nebraska could also be affecting Iowa\u2019s casino revenue. The <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino\/directions-to-horseshoe-casino\/\">Horseshoe Casino<\/a> in Council Bluffs, in particular, saw a significant revenue drop. From $212 million in fiscal 2022, its adjusted gross revenue fell to $205 million in 2023 and $187 million in 2024. According to Wes Ehrecke, President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association, <em>\u201cWe\u2019re facing some competition in some other states. Nebraska has gaming that\u2019s coming on for the first time. Anytime a new casino opens, everybody wants to go and check out the new facility.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While casino revenues declined, sports betting in Iowa surged to new heights. 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