Casinos Hit Jackpot in February

AGP is the amount wagered by bettors less payouts from casinos. Black Hawk's 22 casinos tallied $42.3 million in AGP in February, down slightly from $42.4 million in January, but up from $37.8 million in February 2003. Cripple Creek's 18 casinos totaled $10.8 million in AGP in February, down from $11.4 million in January, but up from $9.9 million the previous year. Central City's four casinos generated $4.1 million in AGP in February, even with the previous month, but up from $3.7 million in February 2003.

Last month, Black Hawk casinos accounted for 73.8% of the statewide market; Cripple Creek gaming establishments, 18.9%; and Central City casinos, 7.3%. Casinos statewide paid $9.5 million in gaming tax proceeds in February.