Laughlin continues snatching strong share of casino action - 2004-02-17
Casinos in Laughlin received $552.1 million from gamblers in 2003, about as much as they did in 2002, according to figures just disclosed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Last year's performance is an indication that Laughlin survived increasing rivalry from Arizona, where Indian casinos opened Nevada-style blackjack last February.
Laughlin table-game profits slipped 2.4 percent, however. In particular, blackjack fell 5.2 percent.
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