Lottery revenues up, casino revenue down in NC

CHEROKEE, NC (AP) — Revenue at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino has
dipped with the economy, but state lottery sales remain strong
enough to make North Carolina one of the country’s top 10 states
for growth in gambling.

The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that lottery revenues
increased 10 percent in the state to about $580 million for 2009,
the most recent figures available

The Casino City Press’ Indian Gaming Industry reports that
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino’s revenue dropped by 6 percent for the
same year.

The drop came despite offerings of more video gambling machines
and video table games.

Harrah’s officials say a $630 million expansion is under way to
double the Cherokee Casino’s floor space.

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