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MGM moves to 2Q loss on charges, less gambling

Aug. 3, 2009
Casino operator MGM Mirage lost $212.6 million in the second quarter this year as it recorded hefty impairment charges and consumers gambled less during the recession. The results compared with profits of $113.1 million during the same period last year for...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa