According to the Las Vegas Games Research Center, Nevada casino showed the highest yield results in the whole of the United States. Their share was 29% of the total casino industry revenue in August – $989.5 million out of $3.4 billion.
Revenues from gambling in Maryland showed a 32 percent increase year on year – $137.5 million. Pennsylvania generated $ 267.4 million, which is 2.5% more than in August 2016.
Atlantic City in the state of New Jersey as a percentage showed a tiny increase in revenue growth – only 0.4% ($244.8 million). West Virginia became the only state with negative indicators – a decline of 7% ($44.6 million). Ohio reported a 6 percent growth in the industry – $145.7 million, Illinois generated an increase of 8% year on year ($224 million).