Northwest Indiana’s three casinos reported revenues of $69 million in July, a decrease of about 4.3% from the approximately $72.1 million reported for the same month last year, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission’s monthly gaming report.
Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a slight decrease in earnings with about $37.3 million reported for July 2025 compared to $37.6 million reported in July 2024, according to the report.
Matt Schuffert, president of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, said July was a stronger month compared to June, but “flat” compared to July 2024.
“The entire Northwest Indiana market was down, for us to stay relatively flat to prior year was a good thing for us. As we’re starting to finish out summer and head into fall, our entertainment calendar really starts to get a little more packed,” Schuffert said.
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The Fourth of July was on a Friday this year, which helped increase revenues, Schuffert said. July marked the 45th month in a row Hard Rock remained the state’s leader for gaming revenue, he said.
“Definitely a good, strong month for Hard Rock Northern Indiana in July,” Schuffert said.
Horseshoe Hammond and Ameristar Casino in East Chicago also reported decreases in revenue year over year in July.
Horseshoe Hammond reported approximately $19 million in revenues in July 2025 and $20 million in revenues in July 2024. Ameristar Casino reported $12.7 million in revenues in July 2025 and $14.5 million in revenues in July 2024, according to the report.
Hard Rock reported an increase in revenue from June to July, while Horseshoe Hammond and Ameristar saw a decrease in revenue in the same time period.
Hard Rock reported $31.7 million in revenues in June and $37.3 million in July, according to the report.
Horseshoe Hammond reported $21.2 million in revenues in June and $19 million in July, while Ameristar reported $12.9 million in revenues in June and $12.7 million in July, according to the report.
Ameristar and Horseshoe Hammond officials did not respond to requests for comment.
August tends to be “a mixed bag,” as parents help their students go back to school, Schuffert said. But, this August has five full weekends, including a part of Labor Day weekend, which could help bump up the numbers, he said.
“It’s usually a decent month, not a great month,” Schuffert said.