Losing big

    Atlantic City casinos were hit hard this year, reporting a 9.3 loss for the first 11 months of the year, bringing in only $3.3. billion. Monthly revenue is down 12.5 percent from this time last year, the Associated Press reports.

    Othe figures to consider: At $182 million, slot winnings are down 11.9 percent. Table games revenue is down 14 percent at $79.5 million. The city’s 11 casinos brought in $261.7 million in November.

     

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