Louisiana’s state-licensed casinos, continuing to wade through the economic downturn like the counterparts in other states, recorded a 6.9% drop in gambling revenue last month from the previous October, state police reported today. But Baton Rouge fared well below the rest of Louisiana. The 13 riverboat-casinos, Harrah’s Entertainment Inc.’s downtown New Orleans casino and the three racetrack casinos won $193.3 million from players in October. That’s down from $207.7 million in October 2008—the month after the national economic meltdown began. Baton Rouge’s two riverboat casinos won $15.9 million in October, a 17.2% slide from the $19.2 million in October 2008. Winnings at the Belle of Baton Rouge had the biggest drop, falling from $7.4 million in October 2008, to $5.9 million. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge saw its winnings fall from $11.8 million to $10 million.
B.R. casinos see 17% revenue dip in October
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