Statewide revenue is down 2 percent over the last 12 months
Mississippi casino revenue fell in February, not as much as in January
The 16 river casinos posted winnings of USD 73 M, down 5 percent from USD 77 M in February 2017. Revenue has fallen at river casinos every year but one since peaking in 2006.
2018-03-27
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According to figures released by the State Revenue Department, gamblers lost USD 170 M statewide in February, down 1 percent from February 2017's USD 172 M.
As disclosed by U.S. News, revenue in Mississippi casinos dropped once again in February, although not as much as in January, as improvements along the Gulf Coast were outweighed by further declines at Mississippi River casinos.
Receipts rose to $97 million at the 12 coastal casinos, up 2 percent from $95 million last year.
The 16 river casinos posted winnings of $73 million, down 5 percent from $77 million in February 2017. Revenue has fallen at river casinos every year but one since peaking in 2006.
Statewide revenue is down 2 percent over the last 12 months.
Numbers exclude Choctaw Indian casinos, which don't report winnings to the state.
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