Nevada regulators say casinos across the state won more than $991.6 million from gamblers last month.
Data released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show casino revenues in May increased 3.5%Â over the year.
Revenue on the Las Vegas Strip was up almost 3%Â year-over-year, to almost $546.8 million. Downtown Las Vegas winnings increased 9.5%Â to more than $55.2 million.
The casinos at Stateline on the south shore of Lake Tahoe saw a 30% jump in revenue, winning more than $17.8 million from patrons.
Reno casino revenue was up almost 1.7%Â to about $51.2 million.
The state benefited with more than $52.3 million in percentage fees based on the taxable revenues generated in May. That's a 2.6% increase over the year.
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