RubinBrown Gaming Stats 2011

Regional Comparison – continued

Regional Table Games Analysis

Table Games Analysis

Similar to EGD revenues, Illinois led the region in average daily revenue per table game with an average of $2,006.84. In 2010, Colorado surpassed Iowa producing average daily revenue per table game of $672.88, as compared to $531.96 in 2009 (a 26.5% increase). The dramatic increase is attributed to 2010 being the first full year after Colorado increased

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the maximum allowed table game wager. The only other state to record an increase in average daily revenue per table game was Missouri, which recorded a 0.8% increase over 2009. Table hold percentages displayed an inverse relationship with the states having the lowest hold percentages producing the highest average daily revenue per table game. This inverse relationship is consistent with the trends noticed in prior years, as the lower hold percentage tends to keep players playing longer and ultimately losing more. Examining table game hold percentages by game type, the overall comparison of hold percentages remained consistent, with Colorado having the lowest hold in all four game types. The comparison of games reflected industry trends with Blackjack yielding the lowest hold of approximately 15%, while Roulette and Poker produced $0 $0

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Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Missouri

AGR per Table Game per Day

Average Table Game Hold

some of the highest hold percentages. In comparing the House Bet Poker games, there was significant fluctuation across the region, as the type of poker games varied from state to state. When analyzing the table game hold percentage, one must consider the varying factors, including population demographics and variations in game rules.

Table Game Hold Percentage by Game Type

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House Bet Poker Games

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