August revenues for Louisiana’s riverboat casinos and one land-based casino were down 31% compared to August 2019. Every casino took in less money than August 2019 with only one taking in more than July 2020, El Dorado Resort in Shreveport.
“Many of our other amenities are closed or severely restricted because of public health concerns so overall revenue is down even greater than that one-third decrease in gaming revenue,” said Louisiana Casino Association executive director Wade Duty.
Harrah’s in New Orleans was down 9% from July to August and 49% from August 2019.
Duty says moving Phase Three really didn’t move numbers into the green either, as Phase Two restrictions remained in place for casinos.
“For us it was not a change in the number of people we can have, nor in the gaming positions, and also we like other alcohol licensees, became more restricted in our hours of service,” said Duty.
Future revenues face additional hurdles as Hurricane Laura rocked the Lake Charles gaming industry. Duty says Isle of Capri will be offline for an extended period because of damage to their facility. Others have reopened, but face staffing issues due to displacement.
“Golden Nugget and L’Auberge and Delta Downs have all reopened but obviously with limited staff and limited operations because of damage sustained primarily to their hotel facilities, but also some of there hotel support services,” said Duty.
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