Slot machines number increases in North America
According to Eilers and Krejcik Gaming, the number of slot machines in North America (excluding Mexico) will increase 0.7% to more than one million units.
US.- The gaming industry continues to transform all across the globe as new technology turns up. However, some segments in casino floors continue to be strong as ever, and even manage to grow.
According to Eilers and Krejcik Gaming analyst Todd Eilers, the number of slot machines in North America continues to grow. He explained it is set to grow by 0.7% this year and reach over one million units.
The analyst revealed such information in the Eilers: Slot and Table Count – Q319 report. He stated the company estimates slot machines in North America to have grown by 0.5%. Moreover, he explained numbers should continue to grow by 0.9% in each of the next two years.
Nevada’s record performance
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced that the state registered impressive results during September operations. Statewide win surpassed the US$1 billion mark for the fifth time in 2019.
Gaming win totalled US$1.05 billion in September, which is a 6.8% rise year-on-year. It was also the highest September total, the previous record being September 2007. September 2019 was also the fourth in which the state surpassed the US$1 billion mark out of the 45 times that monthly level has been reached, Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
Moreover, September was the fourth straight month this year in which Nevada registers year-over-year percentage increases. This trend comes after five consecutive months where Nevada reported decreases.
Nevada’s slot machine win in September was US$690.2 million, which represents 8.3% more than the same month last year. “Continued increases to volumes which were up 1.4% this month drove the positive trend line that we’re witnessing,” said Michael Lawton, senior research analyst for the Control Board. “Slot volumes have increased in seven consecutive months and through September are up 2.1%.”
