The first paragraph of a news release is called the lead. It ...

[crazycityslicker]

Question 1

Explain the role that hotel rooms and other nongambling revenue plays in Las Vegas. In Atlantic City?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The first paragraph of a news release is called the lead. It should include the most important elements of the story, also known as the five Ws:
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[mochi09]

Answer 1

By virtue of its large hotels and plentiful rooms, Las Vegas has recently derived more that half of its revenues from non-gaming sources. Visitors to Las Vegas stay longer and wind up spending more money on restaurants and shows than visitors to Atlantic City. The latter has a relative dearth of hotel room supply and thus depends primarily on day-trippers who would not be spending money on hotel rooms and entertainment.

Answer 2

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[crazycityslicker]

Great answer, keep it coming

[parker125]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it