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Deadwood gambling revenue dips 5 percent in 2011

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By Courtney Zieller - email

DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) - Officials say gambling revenue in Deadwood in 2011 is down nearly 5 percent compared to the year before.

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming reports that casino slot and table game revenues totaled $100.9 million in 2011. This is down from $106.2 million in 2010, despite up ticks in the final three months.

December revenues increased more than 3 percent to about $7.2 million

Caleb Arceneaux, chief executive officer for ISIS Hospitality says business has slowed in part because of the economy and a statewide smoking ban.

He says that to offset the downturn, Deadwood casinos have passed out free play more liberally.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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