Nevada gambling revenue reaches $1.28bn in October
| By Robert Fletcher
Gambling revenue in Nevada amounted to $1.28bn (£1.07bn/€1.23bn) in October, marking the 20th consecutive month in which revenue has exceeded $1.0bn in the US state.
Revenue was 4.9% ahead of $1.22bn in October last year and also 2.4% higher than $1.25bn in September of this year, according to figures published by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).
Slots revenue for the month amounted to $877.3m, up 11.0% year-on-year and still by far the main source of gambling revenue in the state.