Nev. casino revenue hits $11.2 bil. for fiscal year
By Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun
CARSON CITY — Nevada casinos reported revenues of $11.2 billion last fiscal year, up 2.9 percent from the prior year.
The increase was due mainly to baccarat. Casinos won $1.6 billion on baccarat games, a jump of 18.3 percent compared to the prior fiscal year and an all-time high.
“Baccarat is driving the bus,” said Michael Lawton, senior research analyst for the state Gaming Control Board, which released figures July 25 for the 12-month period that ended June 30.
