Casino Gamblers Lose $213.9 million in April in Louisiana
Gamblers left behind $213. 9 million at Louisiana?s state-licensed casinos in April, a big jump from the $189. 4 million lost in April 2005, state police reported today. Continuing a trend of more gambling since hurricanes Katrina and Rita last year, the 12 operating riverboats won $151. 2 million, up from $129 million in April 2005 ? despite the fact that two more outlets were open a year ago.
Just after hitting an all-time high of $33. 7 million in winnings in March, Harrah?s Entertainment Inc. ?s downtown casino in New Orleans followed up with $31. 2 million last month. In April 2005, the casino won $29. 8 million. The slot machine casinos at three Louisiana race tracks ? Evangeline Downs, Delta Downs and Louisiana Downs ? pulled in $31. 2 million in April, up from $29. 8 million in April 2005.
May 17, 2006
Posted By Bob Hartman
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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