Valle d’Aosta, Italy — September 2025. The iconic Casinò de la Vallée in Saint-Vincent closed August with revenues of €6,999,667, marking a leggera flessione of €625,942 compared to the same month in 2024, when takings reached €7.62 million.
Slot machines once again proved to be the casino’s stronghold. In August 2025, the slots generated €4,243,887, a modest increase of €19,931 year-on-year. In contrast, table games, traditionally the house specialty, suffered a significant setback of €645,873, totaling €2,755,781 in revenue.
Paradoxically, footfall at the casino actually improved. 35,901 visitors entered the venue in August, up by 1,528 compared to August 2024. However, the higher attendance did not translate into greater spend, underscoring the challenge of balancing volume with player value.
Looking at the broader horizon, the first eight months of 2025 paint a brighter picture. Total gross gaming revenue reached €52,043,260, representing an increase of €3,981,962 compared to the same period last year. Of this, €28,988,186 came from slot machines, while €23,055,074 came from table games.
Associated operations also recorded strong performances. The Grand Hotel Billia, closely tied to the casino’s prestige, posted €813,500 in direct sales in August, an increase of €224,383 compared to August 2024. From January through August, hotel direct sales surpassed €5.1 million, an impressive €1,121,085 increase year-on-year, with an average occupancy rate of 50%.
Regional media stressed that while August showed a slight decline, the overall trajectory remains positive. Analysts pointed out that Saint-Vincent continues to draw loyal players from northern Italy and neighboring Switzerland, sustaining its reputation as one of Italy’s premier gaming destinations.
In sintesi,August confirmed a mixed pattern: higher visitor numbers but lower gaming spend. Yet, over the January–August period, both the casino and the Grand Hotel Billia are consolidating a resilient recovery, reaffirming the enduring allure of the Valle d’Aosta jewel of gaming and hospitality.
