Nevada casinos enjoy double-digit gains in October

Nevada casinos had a far from frightful October, as gaming revenue enjoyed a double-digit rise from the same month last year.

Figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show statewide casino gaming revenue of $887.5m in October, 11.2% higher than October 2015’s take. However, the figure failed to top the previous month’s $949m.

October’s figure was even higher on the Las Vegas Strip, which reported gaming revenue up 14% to $562.7m. While most of the major table game figures were all in positive territory, the overall numbers got a serious boost from slots revenue, which rose 10.4% to $631.6m.

Blackjack maintained its position as the top table earner, rising 18% year-on-year to $100.9m. Baccarat also had a good month, gaining 10.2% to $87.2m. Craps spoiled the party by falling 11.1% to $30.6m while roulette shot up nearly two-thirds to $30.3m.