Area gambling report for September 2007

Here is the metropolitan area gambling summary for September 2007. All revenue figures represent amounts lost by gamblers. Casino revenues reflect pre-tax operating income from wagers after all winners have been paid. Missouri Lottery revenues are based on actual sales in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, minus the historic average 59 percent monthly payouts to players as winnings. Kansas …

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Fri, October 12th, 2007

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  • A nationwide survey by the U.S. Travel Industry Association found that 38% of all U.S. residents have been to Las Vegas in their lifetime. The average length of visitors' stay in Las Vegas was almost 4 days (3.7).
  • Although baccara has its origins in medieval Italy, it soon spread to France, where it was called "chemin de fer" (meaning railway, due to the action of the card box or shoe passing around the table on "tracks").
  • When traveling to Las Vegas be sure to check out some of the incredible scenery outside of the city. Lake Mead is about 45 minutes away from the city and is a beautiful place to cool off. When things get really hot, give Mount Charleston a try. It\'s approximately 30 degrees cooler. Red Rock Canyon is only a 30 drive. There is also the stunning Valley of Fire which is 1 hour away from Las Vegas.
  • The first airplane flight to Las Vegas was made in May, 1920, with Lieutenant Randall Henderson, editor of the Blythe, California Herald, and Jack Beckley.