State gaming wins, therefore state tax revenues, take another dive in June

Gaming, right along with other sectors of Nevada’s economy, took another deep loss in the month of June. Gaming wins fell just under 14%, statewide. The Las Vegas Strip took in 14.8% less revenue this past June compared to June of ‘08. Clark County as a whole was down 14.7%. Washoe County was down 7.2% as a whole, Reno down 6.2%, Sparks down 14.1%, North Lake Tahoe was down 16%
South Lake Tahoe (Stateline) was down in June 15.1%. Around the Carson Valley, which includes Minden, Gardnerville and Carson City, gaming revenues were off 15.6%.
Statewide figures show that major gaming revenues were $818.2 million for the month of June, compared to $948 million in June of ‘08. For the fiscal year, July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, gaming wins are off nearly 14%.