NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's state-licensed casinos took a big hit from the struggling economy in January, as winnings from gamblers decreased 14.6 percent from January 2009.

The state's 13 riverboat casinos won $131.2 million last month, down from $153.2 million the previous January, state police reported Tuesday. Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s land casino in New Orleans saw winnings fall to $27 million from $31.3 million in January 2009.

The four racetrack casinos took in $31.5 million last month, a drop from $37.6 million the previous January.