AC Casinos experienced its 17th straight month of dropping gaming revenues. One of the reasons is the increasing competition from neighboring states like Pennsylvania.

The decision of Pennsylvania legislators to allow casino gaming can have a serious effect in the AC gaming industry. States like Connecticut are also targeting AC players. 2

Casinos in Montana experienced an 18% gambling revenue drop in the 4th quarter of last year. Gaming analysts blame the drop in the smoking ban and the economic recession.