Atlantic
City Casino Revenue Tops $5 Billion
As reported by Reuters: "Atlantic
City casino gambling revenue rose 7.3 percent
in December, sending the 2005 total over the
$5 billion mark for the first time, the New
Jersey Casino Control Commission said on Tuesday.
"Annual
revenue rose 4.4 percent to $5.02 billion, while
December revenue increased to $387 million.
"Atlantic
City is working to become an entertainment destination
like Las Vegas, adding hotel rooms, shopping
and dining to a mix still dominated by gambling.
Nevada topped $10.5 billion in casino revenue
in 2004, as Las Vegas has transformed itself
into an entertainment center. |
