Nevada gaming revenue grew 3.5% in May

"We were up 3.5 %, or US$ 33.7 million,” said Michael Lawton, a senior research analyst with the board’s Tax and License Division. "I think, overall, it was a very positive month for Nevada gaming revenue. We’ve recorded three consecutive increases of 3.8 percent for the calendar year to date. I’m pleased with results and optimistic for the future.”

Lawton said the revenue was broad based. "Slots and tables games grew equally,” he said. "Both saw increase in volume.” He also said there was positive news for baccarat. "We’ve seen increases in volume three times this year; last year we only saw an increase in volume once. So we are starting to see some consistency there, some smoother water.”

The board also tracks revenue numbers for specific areas in Nevada. In Southern Nevada, the board separately tracks the Strip, downtown, North Las Vegas, Laughlin, the Boulder Strip and Mesquite. All areas saw revenue increases in May except North Las Vegas, where the gaming win was down 1.39pc.

Revenue on the Strip was up 2.97 %, and downtown Las Vegas was up 9.54 %.

Source: GMB / Las Vegas Sun