The Nevada Gaming Control Board released information about the financial results of the state’s casinos in September. Revenue increased 1.5% year-on-year to $916.4 million compared to the amount of $902.6 million posted for the same month a year ago.
The gambling regulator pointed out that September was the third month this year that revenue did not fall due to lower spending on baccarat or bad luck. Revenue from one of the most lucrative table games amounted to $100.7 million last month, up 21.6% year-on-year.
Revenues from most of the other table games and sports betting operations also increased in September. Roulette was the only table game to post a significant drop. Revenue from the game decreased 31.6% year-on-year to $21 million. Pai gow and mini-baccarat also posted small drops. Revenue from slot machines amounted to $572.4 million in September, down almost 1.8% year-on-year.
Casinos in Clark County generated a total of $780.4 million last month, up 1.3% from the $770.4 million reported for September 2014. Revenue on the Las Vegas Strip, known to be one of the world’s major gambling hubs, increased 2% to reach $504.8 million. Downtown Las Vegas also saw an improvement in its gambling revenue last month. Casinos in the area generated $47.5 million, up 9.3% as compared to the amount of $43.5 million reported for the same month a year ago.
Revenue from all casinos located in Washoe County amounted to $71.4 million, up 8% year-on-year. The county includes Reno, Sparks, and the North Lake Tahoe area.
South Lake Tahoe reported casino revenue of $21.2 million last month. In comparison, the amount of $23.8 million was posted for September 2014.
Revenue from Elko County’s gambling establishments amounted to $22.4 million last month, up 4% year-on-year. The Carson Valley Area, which includes Carson City, Minden, Gardenville, and all areas of Douglas County, South Lake Tahoe excluded, reported September revenue of $8.7 million, up 1.6% from the $8.6 million posted for the same month a year ago. Other gambling-related revenue amounted to $12.2 million in September, down 1.2% year-on-year.
Overall, gambling customers spent a total of $11.2 billion in all Nevada-based casinos in September. The state Gaming Control Board noted that table games spending increased 3.8%.
