Author Archives: David McKee

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The undersea world of Gary Loveman

Posted on May 5, 2011 by David McKee

If you simply must gamble at a Caesars Entertainment casino in Tunica, you’d better bring a boat. Photographer Trey Clark has surveyed the scene and it looks like the damage to Harrah’s Casino Tunica will be especially costly. There go … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Economy, Environment, Harrah's, Mississippi, Wall Street | 5 Comments

A message from Steve Wynn

Posted on May 4, 2011 by David McKee

Our favorite casino mogul, Steve Wynn, reminds us that his is a “more restrained” and private form of procession to the pronubial altar, and should be treated with discretion by the media … Which reminds me that Daily Fiasco requested … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Encore, Entertainment, Marketing, Steve Wynn, The Strip | 8 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 4, 2011 by David McKee

“They should have captured Bin Laden alive and made him continually go through airport security for the rest of his life.” — V Theatre hypnotist-in-residence Marc Savard, on his Facebook page.

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Trump™: asset or liability?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David McKee

If you’d like to wager on Donald Trump‘s sham presidential “campaign” and you like long odds Paddy Power is the place for you. It’s taking action on the 2012 presidential race and Trump is now a 33-to-1 shot, along with … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Colony Capital, Current, Entertainment, history, International, Marketing, Movies, Sports, Steve Wynn, Tilman Fertitta, TV, Wall Street | 9 Comments

John Kasich, casino killer

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David McKee

Aw, isn’t this great? After Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) made the ludicrous claim that Ohio voters didn’t know what they were getting into when they approved a casino initiative in 2008, his legislative allies are trying to up the ante. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Economy, Election, Harrah's, history, Kentucky, Lyle Berman, MGM Mirage, Ohio, Penn National, Politics, Racinos, Regulation, Taxes, The Strip, Tribal, TV, Wall Street | 6 Comments

Steve, Steve, what gives?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David McKee

Dear Steve Wynn: No this really isn’t about that truly unfortunate (to put it gently) wedding video that Wynn Las Vegas put on YouTube last Monday. Although, as Hunter Hillegas posted on Twitter, “That video kinda freaks me out. Also, … Continue reading →

Posted in CityCenter, Cretins, Donald Trump, Dubai, Economy, Entertainment, history, Internet gambling, Macau, MGM Mirage, Pokergeddon, Politics, Regulation, Steve Wynn, Taxes, Technology, The Strip | 4 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David McKee

“My strength has always been the economy and that’s what I’m best at.” — Donald Trump, to Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Laura Myers, whilst riding to half-finished 75% unsold, lawsuit-plagued, $1.2 billion Trump International last week. Hilarity is optional.

Posted in Donald Trump, Economy, The Strip | 2 Comments

Vegas’ highest-paid Elvis impersonator

Posted on May 2, 2011 by David McKee

Yes, it’s Steve Wynn. Although Wynn Las Vegas is claiming this video went viral over the weekend, I have a strong certainty that a certain F-bomb barrage across the street at Treasure Island racked up more views. Also, given some … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Entertainment, Harrah's, Internet gambling, Movies, Pokergeddon, Steve Wynn, The Strip | 1 Comment

Boyd exits Florida; Mixed messages from the Riv; The revenge of Adelson

Posted on May 2, 2011 by David McKee

Regardless of whether or not resort casinos are voted into law in Florida, one company that won’t be in the running is Boyd Gaming. The firm threw in the towel on the Miami market today. The Sunshine State “no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Colony Capital, Current, Donald Trump, Economy, Entertainment, Florida, Genting, Harrah's, Isle of Capri, M Resort, Macau, Marketing, MGM Mirage, Penn National, Politics, Regulation, Riviera, Sahara, Sheldon Adelson, Singapore, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, Technology, The Strip, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Today’s top story

Posted on May 2, 2011 by David McKee

Planet Earth: Now with 100% less Osama bin Laden. A good day by any measure.

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Was Pokergeddon a setup?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by David McKee

In his latest column, “Prohibition Is Not Regulation” (an early draft can be seen here) gaming-law guru I. Nelson Rose rakes the Obama administration for choosing “to ignore the lessons of history and take worst aspects of the choices available.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Harrah's, International, Internet gambling, MGM Mirage, Politics, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Singapore, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, Taxes, The Strip, Tribal, Wall Street | 3 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 2, 2011 by David McKee

“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent fuckin’ alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable … Continue reading →

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1 picture = 1,000 words

Posted on May 1, 2011 by David McKee

Thanks to reader eddacat for providing this whimsical sign of the times.

Posted in Current, Economy, Entertainment | 1 Comment

Inside the mind of Trump

Posted on April 30, 2011 by David McKee

One of the problems with appointing oneself The Ultimate Arbiter of Truth is that ultimately your own veracity comes under the spotlight, as does the “truthiness” of your financial claims. And if the Ultimate Arbiter in question happens to be … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 30, 2011 by David McKee

Sahara dealer says Sam N. can go suck it. The pit boss agrees. — haiku by BigHoss at VegasTripping.com.

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Nazarian totally busted …

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David McKee

… by Chuck Monster, who’s learned that SBE Entertainment‘s deal with MGM Resorts International includes dumping the Club Sahara loyalty program database into the lion’s “low roller walled garden,” Circus Circus Players Club. Which is pretty much what S&G expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, California, Carl Icahn, CityCenter, Columbia Sussex, Current, Dennis Gomes, Economy, Entertainment, Fontainebleau, Harrah's, Lake Tahoe, MGM Mirage, Pennsylvania, Racinos, Sahara, The Strip, Tropicana Entertainment, Wall Street | 6 Comments

Steve Wynn preaches austerity

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David McKee

On the subject of debt, Steve Wynn speaks with some moral authority, having been one of the very few casino moguls who didn’t snort credit like cocaine during the bubble years. However, his professed solicitude for the working man has … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Economy, Phil Ruffin, Steve Wynn, The Strip, TV | 1 Comment

Quote of the %#@&ing Day

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David McKee

Last night at Treasure Island … For more F-bombs, check out Fox 5‘s coverage.

Posted in Current, Donald Trump, Economy, Encore, International, Phil Ruffin, The Strip | 7 Comments

Why Trump won’t run

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David McKee

Two words: Mob ties. Yes, Donald “100 Percent Clean” Trump did business — repeatedly — with a man he believed (or, best case, seriously feared) to be the murderer of Jimmy Hoffa. He also employed an individual identified by U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, California, Current, Donald Trump, Economy, Florida, history, Isle of Capri, New York, Politics, Regulation, Riviera, Sahara, Sheldon Adelson, The Mob, The Strip, Tribal, Tropicana Entertainment | 2 Comments

The verdict: Céline vs. Gladys; End is nigh for Sahara; Plaza 2.0

Posted on April 28, 2011 by David McKee

As Yr. Humble Blogger opines in this week’s Las Vegas CityLife, Céline Dion may be quite something but Gladys Knight is Something Else. If you’re a paying customer, Knight’s Tropicana Las Vegas show is by far the better value: longer, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Architecture, Dining, Downtown, Economy, Entertainment, Environment, Harrah's, Mississippi, Politics, Sahara, Tamares Group, The Strip | 2 Comments