The trio of Baton Rouge riverboat casinos collectively experienced a revenue boost in August after a dip in July. The Belle of Baton Rouge, L’Auberge Baton Rouge and The Queen earned $20.5 million in August, up 3.6% from $19.8 million the previous month. The revenues are up 4.5% compared to August 2023, according to the latest Louisiana Gaming Control Board figures. L’Auberge brought in $13.2 million in August, $819,649 more than it did in July. However, the casino experienced a 9.8% dip compared to August 2023. The Belle of Baton Rouge earned $571,801, an increase of $89,431 compared to the previous month, but a 53% revenue decline from August 2023. The Queen brought in $6.8 million last month, $192,768 less than the $7 million earned in July. But it was quite the turnaround from August 2023: Up 77.8%. Louisiana’s 15 riverboat casinos collected $147 million in August, a 6.6% increase from the previous month and 8.2% more than last year. The Queen―with its grand opening following a two-year, $85 million renovation―was the most visited Baton Rouge casino in August, with 104,455 visitors. L’Auberge was next, with 91,179 guests. Statewide, the casinos collectively saw 1.3 million visitors last month. Take Our Poll