While overall gaming revenues were down in Louisiana last month, mobile gaming collections continue to grow, the Center Square reports.
Mobile gaming, currently dominating the state’s sports wagering market, saw a nearly 73% increase in collections last month thanks to additional providers being approved by regulators.
Some $1.8 billion in wagers have been written since the fiscal year began July 1, 2023—breaking down to nearly $170 million in net proceeds and $30.3 million in taxes.
In April, $263 million of mobile wagers were written in Louisiana, generating $35.1 million in net proceeds and $5.27 million in taxes.
Meanwhile, sportsbook wagers, the riverboat casinos and the state’s lone land-based casino in New Orleans each saw decreases, which pulled the overall market down last month.
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