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Gambling Growing in US

UNITED STATES – As reported by Motley Fool: "…The American Gaming Association recently released the results of a study that found increases in national gambling. Here are some specific findings:

"An average of 53.4 million Americans patronized gambling venues in 2003 -- up some 2% over 2002 levels.

"…These gamblers made about 310 million trips to America's 443 commercial casinos last year.

"…The gamblers spent more than $27 billion on gambling in 2003, up 2% from 2002.

"…About 27% of the U.S. population visited casinos last year, but nearly half, 46%, played the lotteries.

"…The average amount dropped at casinos was $87, and casino patrons in general are slightly wealthier than the average American, with median household incomes of $53,000 vs. almost $46,000…"

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