LAS VEGAS (AP) - State regulators say Nevada gambling revenue increased almost 7.5 percent in March from the same time last year.
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported that casinos brought in more than $991 million last month. Basketball bettors and slot players are among those who influenced casino revenues.
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Las Vegas Strip gambling revenues were up 8 percent to $526.1 million, while downtown revenues increased 22.6 percent to $62.9 million.
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Reno casinos won $50.8 million, which is up 8 percent year-over-year.
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Gambling revenues in the first three months of 2017 are up 4.8 percent over the same period last year.
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The state benefited with more than $80 million in percentage fees based on the taxable revenues generated in March. That's up more than 10.4 percent from a year earlier.
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