The Mississippi State Tax Commission says that winnings in the state's 30 casinos was up in May by $19.2 million more than in April, according to Forbes, but revenues are still below the May 2008 earnings. The casinos took in $224.3 million last month, which is about $11.4 million less than the same month last year.

The winnings quoted does not include revenue from other casino-related activities, such as hotel, restaurant and bar earnings. Mississippi River and Gulf Coast casinos both reported an increase in winnings over the previous month.