DOOLEY Observed: Nevada gaming win rises in July

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Nevada gaming win rises in July

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada casinos won more than $931 million from gamblers in July, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

The July numbers represent a 0.65 percent increase from July 2013.

Clark County casinos fared better. Clark County casinos won more than $800 million in July - an increase of 2.2 percent from last year. Casinos along the Las Vegas Strip and in Mesquite posted the best results.

Despite the positive numbers, the state collected less money in fees as a result of the July gaming win. Nevada collected more than 52 million in taxable revenue - a decline of 14.7 percent from 2013.