Nevada's largest casinos lose $4 billion 2011

And, we're building new ones in Ohio -------- to make MONEY?

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) —

Nevada's largest casinos suffered a combined $4 billion loss in 2011.

A report released Friday by the state Gaming Control Board shows 256 casinos grossed $1 million or more in gambling revenue for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Combined, they had total revenue of $22 billion and posted a net loss of $3.9 billion from the previous year.

In 2010, the largest casinos had a net loss of $3.4 billion on total revenues of almost $20.9 billion.

Total revenue includes money spent by patrons on gambling, rooms, food, beverages and attractions.

The report says revenue from gamblers accounted for nearly $10.2 billion, or 46 percent, of total revenue.

Casinos paid $792 million in taxes and fees, equating to 7.8 percent of gambling revenue.

Blind, lost dog, reunited with family

SAN ANTONIO -- A blind dog that was lost and believed to be dead is reunited with his San Antonio family for Christmas, thanks to Craigslist, a teacher and an animal care agency.


The San Antonio Express-News reports Saturday that nearly a month after Stevie Oedipus Wonder disappeared, the cairn terrier mix puppy that was born without eyes is home.

Stevie's owner Belinda Gutierrez says she thought she was going to end the year on a sad note.

The dog showed up at the Animal Care Services on Dec. 11. He would have been euthanized, but a high school teacher agreed to care for him over the holiday. Then she found the lost dog notice on Craigslist, and Stevie went home Thursday. He's getting doggy treats, carrots and toys for Christmas.