Northwest Indiana’s three casinos saw decreases in gambling revenue year over year in March and April, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission’s monthly reports.

The casinos reported revenues of $77 million in March, a decrease of about 9.2% from the approximately $84.8 million reported for the same month last year. The casinos reported revenues of $72.5 million in April, a decrease of about 5.6% from the approximately $76.8 million reported for the same month last year, according to the reports.

Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a decrease in earnings with about $38.5 million reported for March 2025 compared to $42.6 million reported in March 2024. In April, Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a decrease in earnings with approximately $37.7 million this year compared to $39.8 million last year, according to the report.

Matt Schuffert, president of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, said March and April were “challenging months” for the whole regional market. This year, the Easter holiday was in April compared to being in March last year, which could’ve impacted numbers, he said.

“We continue to be the state leader in revenue for nearly four years straight,” Schuffert said.

Horseshoe Hammond and Ameristar Casino in East Chicago reported decreases in revenue year over year in March and April.

Horseshoe Hammond reported $24.1 million in revenues in March 2025 and approximately $25 million in revenues in March 2024. Ameristar Casino reported $14.4 million in revenues in March 2025 and $17.2 million in revenues in March 2024, according to the report.

Ameristar Casino reported $13.7 million in revenues in April 2025 and $14.8 million in revenues in April 2024.

Horseshoe Hammond reported $21.1 million in revenues in April 2025 and $22.2 million in revenues in April 2024, according to the report.

All three casinos reported an increase in revenues from February to March, according to the report.

Ameristar reported revenues of $12.8 million in February and $14.4 million in March, according to the report.

Hard Rock Northern Indiana reported revenues of $34.4 million in February and $38.5 million in March, while Horseshoe Hammond reported $20.2 million in February and $24.1 million in March, according to the report.

All three casinos reported a decrease in revenues from March to April, according to the report.

Hard Rock reported revenues of $38.5 million in March and $37.7 million in revenues in April, according to the report.

Horseshoe Hammond reported $24.1 million in revenues in March and $21.1 million in revenues in April, while Ameristar reported $14.4 million in revenues in March and $13.7 million in revenues in April.

Horseshoe Hammond and Ameristar officials did not respond to requests for comment.

Looking ahead, Schuffert said May looks like it will be a strong revenue month.

“It’s still early … but May has been very strong,” Schuffert said. “All indications are that May will perform better year over year slightly than March and April.”

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