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Las Vegas September Numbers Aren't Very Promising

10 November 2011 by CasinoListings

This story was published more than 11 years ago.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its September 2011 numbers on Wednesday, and the results are not very impressive.

Statewide, casinos took in $864 million from gamblers, $53.8 million less than the year before. Taxes paid by casinos were also down 8.9% from August to $51.4 million.

Other numbers released showed:

  • Baccarat players wagered $647.4 million, down 34.7% from the same period last year ($344 million)

  • On baccarat, casinos won $81.9 million, which is a decline of 36.2% year over year

  • Slot players wagered $11.5 billion, up 2% from the same period last year ($172.7 million).

  • Table bets including baccarat were $2.5 billion, down 4.4% from the same period last year ($115 million)

  • Overall Las Vegas gambling revenue dropped 5.7% to $490.9 million.