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Pa. slots gain in Jan. revenue

Slot machines at Pennsylvania's 10 casinos generated $190.5 million in gross revenue last month, up 7.4 percent from January 2011, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Slot machines at Pennsylvania's 10 casinos generated $190.5 million in gross revenue last month, up 7.4 percent from January 2011, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

The board said it was the 11th time in the last 12 months that slots revenue showed a year-over-year increase.

Leading the pack was Parx in Bensalem, which generated $31.6 million, up 8.8 percent from a year ago; Sands Bethlehem Casino came second at $22.5 million, up 13.6 percent; and Rivers in Pittsburgh rounded out the Top 3 with $21.9 million, up 8.4 percent.

The only state casino to report a revenue decrease was Harrah's in Chester, down 6.8 percent, at $20.1 million.    

- Suzette Parmley