The unusual pattern of increased gaming win and sliding visitation continued last month.

Clark County gaming win — the amount collected by the county’s 216 licensed casinos — in October was up 5 percent from the same month last year, to $1.17 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Meanwhile, visitation in October fell 4.4 percent from the same month last year, to 3.4 million people, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Analysts have said the numbers result from the wealthiest visitors continuing to spend as they have in the past, while lower-budget travelers keep a closer eye on their wallets or don’t come at all.

Deutsche Bank analyst Steven Pizzella attributed the strong gaming win to a favorable monthly calendar with an extra Friday this year

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