Casino Survey Mailing Going To Madison Residents - 2004-01-19 Supporters of a proposed Dane County casino want to know what your opinions about it are. They are mailing a questionnaire to thousands of voters to poll and gain support from Madison residents.
The first half of the questionnaire focuses on the benefits supporters say a casino would bring. Then, voters are asked to choose how they would want the revenue spent.
"This is just another part of our campaign to get our messages out there," said Lisa Pugh, casino supporter. Read the full story at WISC
Burswood strikes it lucky on high roller tables - 2004-01-19 Burswood shares rallied after Perth's casino operator revealed an unaudited first half operating profit of roughly $23 million.
The Burswood International Casino Resort operator posted just $4.5 million net profit after tax in the first half of 2002-03, having been hit by lucky high rollers in its international commission business. It posted a full year net profit of $11.1 million.
The company's shares gained 4c to close at $1.22 after announcing the higher than expected $23 million unaudited result, boosted by a big win from high rollers. Read the full story at Sydney Morning Herald
