The huge bottom-line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion pound assets writedown , on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge .
The huge bottom line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion-pound asset writedown , on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge .
Supporters say a city casino will attract tourists and conventioneers who will gamble and spend money in restaurants and stores .