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Although slot machines have been labeled the money makers at most casinos, table games certainly carry their weight as well.  Since Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack and Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort brought in table games the two gambling venues have earned combined gambling revenue of $455.1 million in 2008.

Back in 2007, when they were just operating slot machines, they earned $56.4 million less with just $398.7 million.  Table games were added to both locations in December of 2007.

However their profits are in danger. President and general manager of Wheeling Island track, Jim Simms, is pleased with the popularity and the profitability of his track, unfortunately he see that looming threat of competition, when Pennsylvania expands beyond slot machines to table games later this year.  He also sees the economy as a major hurtle for 2009.  West Virginia gambling venues will have to fight harder for their dollar.

After payouts, Wheeling has earned $195.1 million from table games and slot machines since January of 2008. Mountaineer has earned $260 million from table games and slot machines.

The slot machines at both venues, of course, brought in a majority of the revenue.  Slot machines at Wheeling Island brought in $159.5 million in 2008.  Mountaineer slot machines brought in $208 million.  Slot machines at both locations did far better in 2008 with $172.7 million for Wheeling Island and $226 million for Mountaineer.

When Pennsylvania slot machines start spinning, West Virginia venues took a big hit and saw significant losses in revenue.  That is why they approved table games in 2007.

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