SUN: Racing's media makeover paying off

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Freddy stop pulling numbers out of air. Net rev was 175 millon in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 187 million the first quarter of 2009. I think anyone that lives on the east coast could say that the 5% decline was weather related as this was a pretty harsh winter. In april, Borgata had a 2.4% year over year increase.

I know nothing but wasnt last years first quarter a worse economic period in general? What are the numbers against two years ago?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I know nothing but wasnt last years first quarter a worse economic period in general? What are the numbers against two years ago?

They are doing OK and only Harrahs next door and th Borgata have any business.. They give rooms away 4 years ago they were 400 a night on a friday in Feb.. Now if you give then 250 bucks of slot play twice a month you get a free room in two seconds.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by freddymo

They are doing OK and only Harrahs next door and th Borgata have any business.. They give rooms away 4 years ago they were 400 a night on a friday in Feb.. Now if you give then 250 bucks of slot play twice a month you get a free room in two seconds.

No doubt. Every casino has seen a downturn. But they still TURN A PROFIT while most everyone else in the same sector has been hemmoraging money.