11.   But the casino company said that the resolution had failed, although it would not release the results.

12.   Casino companies are leaving little to happenstance as they take increasing steps to attract the highest of high rollers into their doors.

13.   Casino companies generated most of their second-quarter earnings growth outside of Las Vegas.

14.   Casino companies say gambling has helped spur economic development in communities such as Tunica, Mississippi and Joliet, Illinois.

15.   Cash flow, a frequently used measure of financial performance for casino companies, is earnings before interest and taxes.

16.   Casino companies are worried.

17.   Casino companies are seeking to build or buy casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, New Jersey, after voters rejected casino gambling proposals in several states nationwide.

18.   Casino companies from Nevada, New Jersey and elsewhere are angling to get in on what could become a huge gambling market.

19.   Casino companies thus generated most of their third-quarter earnings growth outside of Las Vegas.

20.   Casino companies were hit by strong selling pressure after two analysts issued cautionary reports.