Erie, Cleveland casinos show similar bets

Cleveland casino revenue


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Posted: 07/11/2012

ERIE, Pa. - Gamblers bet nearly identical amounts at Erie and Cleveland slot machines during June, in the first month both casinos were open.

The Erie Times-News ( http:// bit.ly/O8r6va ) reports Wednesday that the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland had bets of $159.6 million on 2,083 slot machines, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The casino opened May 14.

In Erie the Presque Isle Downs & Casino had $159.5 million in bets on 2,066 machines, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

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