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Clunk: Casinos earnings fall 45 percent in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City’s 12 casinos saw their collective earnings fall by nearly 45 percent in the second quarter of 2013, state regulators said Thursday.

According to figures released by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement, the casinos made just over $65 million in profits during the second quarter, down from nearly $118 million in the same period last year.

The biggest gain was posted by the Tropicana Atlantic City, whose quarterly profits were up nearly 28 percent to $12.6 million. Caesars Atlantic City had a quarterly profit of $24.2 million, up 17.4 percent from last year’s second-quarter profit of $20.6 million.

Four of the 12 casinos posted operating losses in April, May and June.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/c ... antic-city

Atlantic City casino revenues plunge almost 13 percent in September

Atlantic City, N.J. - Thousands of people came to Atlantic City to see Miss America last month, but not enough of them ventured into a casino to boost the gambling halls' monthly revenue.

Atlantic City's casinos saw their revenue fall by nearly 13 percent in September compared with the same month last year.

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