An industry spokesperson said the August closure of the Midnight Star Casino in Deadwood, South Dakota, owned by actor/director Kevin Costner, is one reason gaming revenue showed a drop in September.
Wagers fell 2.8 percent to $95.2 million on slots in September 2017 compared to September 2016; year-to-date gamers bet $797.6 million on slots, down 2.4 percent from September 2016, according to South Dakota Commission on Gaming figures.
However, table game players wagered $6.2 million in September, up 8.6 percent over September 2016; year-to-date bets totaled $52.7 million, a drop of 3.2 percent from September 2016.
