Stateline casino win up in October

People parted with their money up and down Nevada in October. Casinos reported an 8.1 percent increase – or $961 million – compared to a year ago.

Even Stateline clubs posted a gain. They were up 4 percent from 2010; taking in $15.7 million. When the weather is nice in Lake Tahoe in the fall, the tourists keep coming.

Stateline casinos do well in October. Photo/LTN file

The Las Vegas Strip was up 13.3 percent, downtown Vegas up 8.1 percent, and Reno down 12.3 percent, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report