Bad start to the year for Nevada land gambling
News on 8 Mar 2013
News on 8 Mar 2013
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports that gambling revenue in the state was down 12.5 percent in January.
Nevada land casinos brought in $909 million during the month, the Board revealed.
Las Vegas Strip winnings dropped steeply by 19 percent to $507 million, whilst downtown Las Vegas revenues were a little better; down just 5 percent to $45 million.
Washoe County operations were down 2 percent to $53 million compared to the same period in 2012.
State tax receipts for the month came in at $68 million – a hefty 18 percent rise on the same period last year.
