Gaming revenues fall 5.44 percent in September
Nevada gaming revenues fell 5.44 percent in September, according to figures released by the Gaming Control Board this morning. Statewide, casinos won $1.001 billion from gamblers during the month, compared with $1.058 billion in September 2007.
On the Strip, the decline mirrored the state; gaming revenues were $525.2 million in September, a 5.17 percent decline compared with $553.8 million in September 2007.
The taxes collected by the state based on September gaming revenues were $63.5 million, a 14.5 percent decline compared with $74.3 million collected a year ago.
