Fall in Revenue at Vegas Casino
The gambling revenue in the Las Vegas casino fell by 8.7% in the month of August, thereby ending at least three months of huge gains. Betting is believed to have declined to a figure as low as 496.9 million dollars on the strip, as stated by the Gaming Control Board of Nevada. Revenue is up by 5.2% for the initial few months of 2011 from one year earlier as Las Vegas stages a very bumpy recovery from two year drop in conventions and gambling.
Banks Aiming to Make Money from Promotional Offers
According to Greg McBride who is an analyst for the website bankrate says that the promotional offers that are being made by the American banks encouraging debts to be taken by even the most creditworthy customers are a very inexpensive way of using the money of other people. The four largest lenders in the country including Bank of America and Wells Fargo are offering what is known as credit card balance transfer without any interest for a very limited time period. Such deals enable the customers to write checks to themselves, instead of paying off balance at other institutions. The banks are expecting to make a lot of money on these offers with late charges and fees.
Third Money National Gathering Event to be Held Today
The third Slow Money National Gathering event which occurs annually is opening today at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. This three day talkathon will focus on the investment of money in local food movements, thus bringing together progressive financiers, non profit groups, farmers and entrepreneurs. The topics at the breakout sessions will range from composting to microfinance.


