Nevada's statewide gaming win shot up 11.51 percent in August compared to the prior year, according to the Gaming Control Board report out today.
The Las Vegas Strip — the state's most profitable gaming area — did great business in August, with a 21 percent increase over prior year. That offset loses in other areas of the state, such as Washoe and Elko counties.
The Carson Valley area that includes Carson City saw an increase of 7.73 percent. South Lake Tahoe's win increased by 7.2 percent.
North Las Vegas (13.62 percent) and the Boulder Strip (3.33 percent) were the only other areas showing significant increases.
For the fiscal year that started July 1, the state is 3.17 percent ahead of where it was last year.