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There is no doubt that Las Vegas—mainly the Vegas
strip, is still one of the largest centers for slot machine gaming, and most
other forms of gambling, in the world. But with the recent decrease in
gaming revenue on the Vegas strip, it looks like Macau might not have as
difficult time as they thought catching up with the slot machine revenue
generated in Las Vegas. This year Nevada’s slot machine revenue was still at
normal levels, but not entirely thanks to the strip—instead it seems that
the slot machines in North Las Vegas are steadily increasing their revenue
thanks to the locals.
The Las Vegas strip still has more of the glitz, glamour, and flashy lights
than North Las Vegas—but in terms of slot machines and amenities, North Las
Vegas’ offerings are surprisingly similar. And it does seem that many are
figuring that out—the slot machines and gambling revenues increased
significantly in the past year whereas the slots and gaming revenue from the
Strip are on a two-month downswing. For the second month now, their revenues
have decreased.
The state has no reason to be alarmed though because the increase in North
Vegas slots revenue seems to balance out the decrease the Strip is
experiencing. Some of the North Las Vegas counties and cities making up for
the Strip’s decrease attribute the increase in revenue largely to the locals
playing the slot machines. For example, some of the double digit increases
in slots revenue include: Clark County—up 18.2 percent, Boulder Strip—up
12.4 percent, and others were just below the 10 percent mark.
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