LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada’s casinos, the lifeblood of the state’s economy, are set to eclipse their all time gaming wins total for a year and have raked in more than a billion dollars a month for 20 straight months.
On the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street Experience Friday evening, the streets were packed, many gaming tables were full, and slots rolled away with gamblers continuing to risk their hard-earned cash.
“I played one hand of blackjack, the minimum was $50, and I won the hand and I walked away,” said Andrew Vergatos.
“A lot of Blackjack,” said Mikey Hughes, “and we’re getting our butts kicked.”
Financial analyst Steve Budin with The Budin Group said the tax revenue generated from gaming has been critical for state operations.
“That’s what pays for the roads, the schools, police, the fire, everything,” Budin said.
With prices for essentials consistently rising through the roof,…
