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Author Archives: David McKee
Going slow in Pennsylvania
Despite having the highest-grossing “slot parlor” (now don’t that sound genteel?) in Pennsylvania, racino Parx Casino is making a gingerly entry into the uncharted waters of table-game play. While state law would allow Parx to put in as many as … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Harrah's, Pennsylvania, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn
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Rocky Mountain Low
The Great Recession continues to weed out the sick and the lame of the casino industry. As with Missouri‘s loss-limit repeal, similar measures in Colorado (detailed above) came along too late in the game. There’s only so much state governments … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Current, Economy, Missouri, Regulation
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Pennsylvania: Give Adelson a break; Harrah’s latest excuses
While principle dictates that Las Vegas Sands ought to be held to the terms of its agreement with the State of Pennsylvania, recent developments give one pause. Namely, why should Steve Wynn get favorable treatment enjoyed by no other casino … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“There will undoubtedly be tough sledding ahead for Atlantic City, especially in light of the increasing competition from neighboring states. However, I believe that Atlantic City, with its beautiful beaches, can again become a premier destination resort.” — Carl Icahn, … Continue reading
News in my backyard
Well, not literally in it but damn close. From our rear windows we can see the former Liberace mansion that now goes by the name of Las Vegas Villa. It’s a large but otherwise unobtrusive neighbor in a very quiet … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Entertainment
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Quote of the Day
“No transaction in our modern society is completely free of government involvement. The food we eat costs less because of farm subsidies. Students attend private universities with the help of Pell Grants and Stafford loans. Our churches and temples can … Continue reading
Posted in Current
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Did my eyes deceive me …
… or was that the skeleton of Echelon which was used to illustrate Nevada’s economic woes in the TV spot that Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) is running this week? That’s no outrage in and of itself: Echelon was a casualty … Continue reading
Posted in Archon Corp., Boyd Gaming, CityCenter, Current, Economy, Election, Harry Reid, Marketing, MGM Mirage, Politics, Sheldon Adelson, The Strip, TV
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From one Isle to another
Let’s start the week with a salute to a company that’s doing the right thing. Between its Florida and Missouri operations, Isle of Capri Casinos employs some 170 citizens of Haiti. Their salaries go to support family members on the … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Current, Environment, Florida, Harrah's, International, Isle of Capri, Missouri, Movies, TV
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Quote of the Day
“Having now been hit by the worst recession in American history and the worst downturn in gaming revenues in Nevada history, we can simply no longer afford to bear the overwhelming share of the burden for running the state.” — … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, MGM Mirage, Regulation, Taxes
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The best-paying gig in Las Vegas
It probably belongs to any of the army of lawyers toiling for Station Casinos … or for co-owner Colony Capital … or for individual board members, including director Dr. James Nave. The latter — who used to serve on the … Continue reading
Posted in Boulder Strip, Current, Entertainment, Station Casinos, Wall Street
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Quote of the Day
“… only 36,000 people lost their jobs today, which is really good.” — Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV). Um, “really good” for whom, might we ask?
Posted in Current, Economy, Election, Harry Reid, Politics
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Best Strip bargain yet? Plus: Loveman’s verbal gymnastics, pool fees, etc.
Luke Jermay is a charming English mentalist who does a low-budget but worthwhile show at O’Shea’s. His presentation may not be as polished as that of rival Gerry McCambridge, but what Jermay lacks in razzmatazz, he makes up in personality. … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“Usually it takes people a few days after they know me to not like me.” — Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn, in response to near-riot conditions at his Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hearing.
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From the mailbag
One S&G reader took great exception to some comments that Harrah’s Entertainment CEO Gary Loveman made to Reuters: “He said that hotel rates had got so cheap in Vegas — $89 a night for a room at a very nice … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Harrah's, The Strip
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The good, the bad & the very ugly photo
For perhaps the first time in his career, Steve Wynn is being called “cheesy.” It’s in connection with his new Philadelphia casino project, the erstwhile Foxwoods. (If, has been mooted, it’s just called “S.W.“, that would be pretentious but not … Continue reading
Sue Lowden, socialist?
Archon Corp. Treasurer Sue Lowden has been called unflattering things in her life (mostly by the Culinary Union) but I’ll bet my soul “socialist” was never among them. Until now. Rival Danny Tarkanian flung the “S word” at her yesterday, … Continue reading
Posted in Archon Corp., Election, Entertainment, Harry Reid, Politics, The Strip
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Quote of the Day
“I have a special place in my heart for Atlantic City. Atlantic City will reach new heights when the economy turns around.” — TV star and sometime casino owner Donald Trump, who apparently is privy to economic indicators unavailable to … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Donald Trump, Economy
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Macao’s big ass-month
Casinos in Macao blew way past expectations, raking in $1.6 billion last month (a 70% increase). Stanley Ho‘s SJM widened its lead on Las Vegas Sands, although the latter had more market share (20%) than MGM Grand Macau and Galaxy … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Atlantic City, Economy, Environment, Florida, Genting, Harrah's, James Packer, Lawrence Ho, Macau, Melco Crown Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Politics, Racinos, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Singapore, Stanley Ho, Steve Wynn, The Strip, Tribal, Wall Street
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Sands backslides, backpedals in Pennsylvania
Wow, there’s nothing like the rumor of an in-progress sale to light a fire under Las Vegas Sands to restart its desultory Sands Bethlehem. Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson tries to imply that resumption of the hotel is contingent upon getting … Continue reading