Casinos’ biggest monthly decline

Atlantic City last month suffered its largest monthly decline in gaming revenue since the seaside resort opened its first casino in 1978.

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Sat, October 11th, 2008

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Interesting gambling facts:

  • The current wave of legal lotteries started in New Hampshire, spread to other North-Eastern states, and then across the nation.
  • When playing blackjack, always split Aces and never split 4's, 5's or Tens. You would be surprised at how many players split Tens. Why risk getting a lower hand when you already have a twenty value? Also note that at most casinos, you are not allowed to re-split Aces.
  • In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.
  • 1973: The MGM Grand opens on the Strip, becoming the world's largest hotel.
    1989: One of Vegas's most extravag-ant hotels opens. Steve Wynn's Mirage resort features a man-made volcano and over 3,000 rooms. Siegfried and Roy sign a $57 million, five-year contract to provide entertainment at the hotel.