La. casino winnings up in August
(WorldNews Entertainment)

Casino winnings in the New Orleans gambling market were up 1.8% in August to $50.5 million from $49.6 million a year ago.The state`s 15 riverboat casinos, four racetrack casinos and land-based casino generated a 2.7% gain to $217.7 million in winnings in August from $212 million a year ago, according to figures released Thursday by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Casino winnings were boosted by August having five Saturdays; business at gambling halls traditionally goes up on the ......