Las Vegas’ Big Month Is a One-Time Event

August gaming revenue figures for Nevada and Las Vegas were posted late last week, and they showed a massive month for the gaming industry. A surge in sports book betting -- due largely to the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight on August 26 -- was the big story, but it wasn't the reason gaming revenue was up.

When a big event like this takes place in Las Vegas it brings people to the sports book, but it also brings people to gaming tables. Here's the real story of the big quarter in Sin City.

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