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Nevada gaming revenues down more than 18 percent

In Februarym gaming revenues fell more than 18 percent statewide  and more than 23 percent on the Strip.

Statewide, casinos won almost 840 million dollars  from gamblers, down from almost $1.145 billion won a year ago. Since July 2004 , casinos recorded $813 million in gaming revenues.

On the Strip, casinos won $427.4 million, down from $558.3 million a year ago.

Despite the revenue drop, gaming tax collections based on the revenues were up 22.6 percent during the month. Nevada collected almost $65.1 million, well above the $53.1 million collected for the same period a year ago.

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