Stateline casino revenue skyrockets

While the state gaming totals for Nevada declined, the Stateline casinos showed a substantial gain in June compared to 2014.

Throughout Nevada the revenue was down 8.37 percent to $830.9 million. On the South Shore the win was up 44 percent, or $17.6 million.

The Gaming Control Board released the figures today.

The state was dragged down by the Las Vegas Strip casinos where revenue was off 16.31 percent compared to a year ago.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report