AGP is the amount wagered by bettors less payouts from casinos. Black Hawk's 21 casinos generated $44.9 million in AGP in October, up from$43.3 million in September and $40.9 million in October 2003. Cripple Creek's 19 casinos produced $13.4 million in AGP in October, up from $13.2 million in September and $12 million in October 2003. Central City's five casinos totaled $4.5 million in AGP in October, up from $4.4 million the previous month and $3.8 million in October 2003.

In October, Black Hawk casinos accounted for 71.3% of the market. Cripple creek casinos accounted for 21.4% and Central City casinos, 7.3%. Statewide, casinos paid $8.5 million in gaming tax proceeds, up from $6.8 million in September.

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