LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casinos in Nevada reported sluggish results in house winnings last month, resulting from a slow return of business following more than two months of coronavirus closures.
The state Gaming Control Board said Wednesday that casino winnings of $757 million in July were down almost 26.2% compared with more than $1 billion a year ago.
A board analyst says casinos continue to face challenges, particularly on the Las Vegas Strip, due to limited air travel, lack of mid-week convention business and the absence of arena events and entertainment options.
Still, he says a 35.5% month-to-month increase from June to July exceeded board expectations.
