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Author Archives: David McKee
Green Christmas; Raiders vindicate oddsmakers, enrage fans
In Las Vegas over Christmas with nothing to do? Try playing the Megabucks slot machines at Suncoast. That’s what “Kevin” (no last name given) did on Christmas Eve and soon found himself $15,491,103 richer—at least until the IRS gets into … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Hawaii, history, IGT, Las Vegas Raiders, Politics, Regulation, Sports, Sports betting, Tourism
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Quote of the Day
“I think as Americans, we really, really love to make individual entrepreneurs heroes. We rarely get to see that often their dreams are dependent on the poverty of workers. And if you ask me, if my ultimate dream really relies … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“The wagering restriction on colleges and universities within the state follows a path of interesting logic vis a vis the logic to legalize sports betting in general. The typical argument forwarded by the advocates of sports wagering suggests that making wagering legal … Continue reading
Posted in California, Election, Politics, Sports betting
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Pigskin parade
In spite of high hold percentages and no brick-and-mortar venues, Tennessee sports books came out of the blocks at a blinding pace. November handle was $131.5 million, the most for any first month in any state, ever. (Indiana debuted at … Continue reading
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“It is now clear that for [Donald] Trump, no matter what the crime—whether it is corruption, lying to law enforcement or even war crimes—justice does not apply to those who have been loyal to him. We have one justice system for his … Continue reading
Posted in Donald Trump, Law enforcement
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Miller: Approve stimulus bill; A $7.5 billion Vegas “scam”?
Like many, American Gaming Association President Bill Miller is in favor of the stimulus package overwhelmingly passed by Congress … with reservations. It lacks three key items on Miller’s Christmas wish list: expansion of the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Charity, Colorado, Dining, Donald Trump, DraftKings, Economy, Environment, Failsinos, Florida, Hard Rock International, Indiana, Laughlin, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, Penn National, Politics, Sports, Sports betting, Tourism, Tribal, TV, Wynn Resorts
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Quote of the Day
“This moment is profound when we consider the fact that a former secretary of the interior [Alexander H. H. Stuart] once proclaimed his goal to, quote, ‘civilize or exterminate’ us. I’m a living testament to the failure of that horrific … Continue reading
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“I think he’s just done with covid … I think he put it on a timetable and he’s done with covid … It just exceeded the amount of time he gave it.”—a Donald Trump advisor, on the president’s recent actions … Continue reading
Posted in Donald Trump, Health
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Goodbye, Trump Plaza; Vaccine news boosts Big Gaming
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small (D) has found a nifty way to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City: Auction off the right to push the button that implodes Trump Plaza on Jan. 29. Small hopes … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Charity, Conventions, Cretins, Dining, Donald Trump, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Internet gambling, Iowa, Las Vegas Sands, Louisiana, Macau, Maryland, Massachusetts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Penn National, Phil Ruffin, Politics, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Happy birthday, Beethoven
Today is the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), perhaps the single most influential composer in musical history. He’s certainly got staying power. Thanks to health concerns, you probably can’t go to a celebratory concert, so we’re bringing you … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, history
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It’s lonely in Massachusetts; A dose of realism
Massachusetts gamblers are night owls. When Gov. Charlie Baker (R) ordered casinos to close at 9:30 p.m. it took a big bite out of November revenues, particularly Encore Boston Harbor, which makes half its revenue after dark. At least you … Continue reading
Players avoid Atlantic City; Sisolak gets smoked
Americans need further economic stimulus. So, by extension, do casinos. The rebound occasioned by the CARES Act has petered out and gambling win is drooping everywhere. Also, with Covid-19 on the rampage (300,000 U.S. deaths and climbing), players seem to … Continue reading
Posted in Bally
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Quote of the Day
“Anybody that gets in politics has to be willing to accept winning and losing with some level of grace or maturity. I’ve done both. Losing is brutal, it’s personal, it hurts, but if you’re not willing to accept that, you … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Election
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In case you missed it …
Pennsylvania closed all its casinos Sunday, starting with Rivers Casino Pittsburgh at 12 a.m. The shutdown is to last until Jan 4. The Keystone State joins Michigan (until Dec. 20, probably longer) and Illinois (indefinite). In Nevada, although Covid-19 is … Continue reading
Posted in Boulder Strip, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Connecticut, Conventions, Downtown, FanDuel, Foxwoods, Health, Las Vegas Sands, Lotteries, Louisiana, Marketing, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Michigan, Mohegan Sun, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Scientific Games, Sports betting, The Strip, Tribal, West Virginia, Wynn Resorts
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Quote of the Day
“Men and women who would act to tear the United States government apart cannot serve as Members of Congress.”—Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D), opposing the seating of 126 treasonous representatives who supported an attempted coup d’etat, citing the 14th Amendment.
Tex Adelson rides again
Fresh from trying to afflict the country with another four years of Donald Trump, mega-mogul Sheldon Adelson is turning his eyes upon Texas. He’s readying a crack team of lobbyists, including Karen Rove, to descend upon the Lege when it … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Atlantic City, Boulder Strip, Cosmopolitan, Economy, Election, Florida, Hard Rock International, Health, Horseracing, International, Japan, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Sands, Law enforcement, Lotteries, Marijuana, New York, Politics, Sheldon Adelson, Taxes, Texas, Tilman Fertitta, Tribal
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Quote of the Day
“If we can’t get together another stimulus package, the economy is going to hit an air pocket at the end of this year and early next year.”—Kennedy School of Government economist Megan Greene.
State of Misery
Missouri was indeed the State of Misery last month, as casino win plummeted 18.5% to $118 million. Penn National Gaming casinos bore the brunt, plunging 27%. Overall, slot revenues of $102 million were down 17.5% while table win of $16 … Continue reading