Fall 2010 issue of Horizons

better than its neighboring states to the south, due in part to continuing capital investments and several new additions to existing operations. Iowa saw only a 0.2 percent drop in revenues but felt a more significant drop in patron attendance. Illinois experienced the most marked drop in revenues among Midwestern states, with a state- wide decrease of 9 percent and a severe 14 percent decline in the Chicago market. However, these revenues, according to Adams, may stabilize in 2010 due to the enactment of the Video Gaming Act in July of 2009, which legalized video gaming terminals at licensed establishments. “Missouri gaming revenue should increase in years to come as well, with the continued growth and success of its 12 casinos, including the addition of one in south St. Louis,” said Adams. “Overall, the Midwest is expected to fare better than some of the other traditional powerhouse gaming regions.”

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