Deadwood gaming numbers down slightly in July

Deadwood saw gaming numbers dip slightly again in July. The latest report from the state gaming commission shows gamblers wagered 1.21 percent less than a year ago. For the year, Deadwood trails last years pace by just over 1.5 percent. In July, table games saw a 2 percent increase from a year ago while slot play was down 1.4 percent. And while hotel occupancy was nearly identical to last year, July numbers were slightly ahead of the national average.