Nevada reports casino gambling revenue

Nevada casino gambling revenue increased 9.63 percent in September from a year earlier to $1.01 billion despite concerns that high gasoline prices would deter tourists, state officials said on Thursday.

Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the heart of Nevada's gambling industry, reported gambling revenue jumped 17.8 percent in September from a year earlier to $541.22 million, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported.

Separately, the New Jersey officials said casino gambling revenue in their state rose to $427.9 million in October, marking a 10.2 percent increase from a year earlier, and provided the state government with $34.2 million in taxes.

Gambling revenue reported by casinos in Nevada has increased for 14 consecutive months amid strong economic growth in the state and an upswing in tourism.

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