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Quote of the Day
“With around 265,000 pints of Guinness expected to be consumed, the press will be keeping a close eye on fans to see how the festival will respond to any upsets. Race meets last year were marred with after-dark bouts of … Continue reading
Posted in Horseracing, International
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Midwest report; Icahn caps his bet; Churchill Downs grows
Missouri was down 4% last month, no explanation given, with a statewide gross of $134 million. The decline was driven by lower slot play, as table-game revenues ($20 million) were up 7%. Penn National Gaming had a good result at … Continue reading
Posted in Affinity Gaming, Ameristar, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Churchill Downs, Eldorado Resorts, Internet gambling, Iowa, Isle of Capri, Kansas, Law enforcement, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Sports, Sports betting
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The Plague of Human Trafficking in Las Vegas
by Jessica Kane, special correspondent to Stiffs & Georges Sex trafficking is an alarming, widespread problem across the United States. Sex trafficking has become a particularly pervasive problem in Las Vegas. Due to the growth of human trafficking in recent … Continue reading
Posted in Law enforcement, Nevada, Sexual misconduct
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“The portrayal of the history lesson that has been reported is inaccurate, out of context, contains false facts and ignores the overwhelming support of [Rebecca] Antinozzi from dozens of parents at the school. To the extent anyone took offense to a … Continue reading
Controversy embroils Wynn in Massachusetts
Sheldon Adelson‘s old sparring partner, Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, was ruling on a Steve Wynn lawsuit last week, dismissing litigation against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in light of the latter’s abject subjugation, er, settlement with Wynn. “The commission executed this action … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, CityCenter, Florida, Hard Rock International, Horseracing, Majestic Star, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, Problem gambling, Regulation, Sports betting, Steve Wynn, Tribal, Wynn Resorts
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Busy week for MGM; Adelson’s grim prognosis
Congratulations to MGM Resorts International on becoming the official casino sponsor of the Boston Red Sox (known around my house as “the Evil Empire”). I’m not sure how I feel about the MGM logo going up on the Green Monster, … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Baseball, Eldorado Resorts, history, Horseracing, Internet gambling, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Laughlin, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Michigan, Mississippi, Politics, Problem gambling, Real Estate, Regulation, Security, Sheldon Adelson, Sports, Sports betting, Steve Wynn, Taxes, Technology, Tribal, Tropicana Entertainment, William Hill
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Quote of the Day
“Caesars [Entertainment] would be a great opportunity for certain investors who have already expressed interest, and I’m glad the board will explore these opportunities. Independent of strategic alternatives, I believe Caesars should also be focused on leadership succession, disciplined capital allocation, … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Wall Street
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Tunnel travel in Vegas?; Icahn raises the ante
As the Las Vegas Convention Center expands to proportions once seemingly unimaginable (two miles in length), the governing authority is looking for new methods to get conventioneers around it — especially to their parked cars. The Las Vegas Convention & … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Law enforcement, LVCVA, The Strip, Transportation
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Quote of the Day
“A more straightforward way to consider relationship/influencer is to begin to link players with their ‘visit partner.’ For example: Find a way to value the wife who is an average table games player, but her husband loves your maximum bet … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing
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Business as usual
Ohio casinos grossed $155 million last month, a 5.5% increase. Hollywood Toledo was 2.5% to $16 million and Hollywood Columbus rose 3% to $19 million. Hollywood Dayton was also up 3% to $9 million. Hollywood Mahoning Valley leapt 7% to $10 … Continue reading
Posted in Ameristar, Animals, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, California, Cantor Gaming, Churchill Downs, Dan Gilbert, Eldorado Resorts, Full House Resorts, Horseracing, Indiana, Japan, M Resort, Macau, Majestic Star, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Movies, Ohio, Penn National, Regulation, Sports betting, The Strip, Wall Street, William Hill, Wynn Resorts
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MGM: No robots here; Resort fees fester
Our post yesterday about “robot” bartenders coming to MGM Resorts International properties on the Las Vegas Strip struck a nerve in the lion’s den. Understandably concerned with the mental image of customers expecting to get their drinks from a Cylon, … Continue reading
Illinois: Sunken treasure; Maryland finally maxes out
Like February 2018, last month was bad for Illinois casinos, sliding another 6.5% into the maw of slot routes. One outlier should be noted: Harrah’s Metropolis was and remains closed due to flooding, causing a 32% precipice in revenue, grossing … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Cordish Co., Eldorado Resorts, Illinois, Maryland, MGM Resorts International, Penn National, Rush Street Gaming, Slot routes, Wall Street, West Virginia
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Stevens’ acumen questioned; Deejay era on downturn
A report has surfaced questioning the financial viability of $800 million Circa (written back when it was still 18 Fremont). In what seems like a preliminary shot fired across Derek Stevens‘ bow by Unite-Here, it asserts ” the project is … Continue reading
MGM hires robots; Pariplay saves rhinos
VitalVegas beat the mainstream medium to the news that MGM Resorts International is bringing to the Las Vegas Strip something it’s been test-driving at MGM National Harbor and MGM Springfield: automated bartenders. As you might guess this is part of … Continue reading
Caesars: Icahn’s web of influence
We continue to learn more about Caesars Entertainment‘s capitulation to Carl Icahn. In addition to having the prerogative of naming his own CEO, if that fails, Icahn can add a fourth member to the Caesars board of directors. One of … Continue reading
Posted in Affinity Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Eldorado Resorts, G2E, Macau, Technology, Wall Street
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Quote of the Day
“The War on Drugs has not been a war on drugs, it’s been a war on people, and disproportionately people of color and low-income individuals.” — Sen Cory Booker (D) on the Marijuana Justice Act, which would narrow the failed … Continue reading
More Tamares tomfoolery; MGM evicts Hard Rock brand
Tamares Group has been up to its usual shenanigans, using the Plaza Hotel as a stalking horse. The latter slapped a quickie eviction notice on the Beauty Bar, citing multiple incidents involving repeated calls to Las Vegas Metro as the … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“Profanity is the sign of a lazy mind.” — Norman Newlander (Alan Arkin) in The Kominsky Method. Great show.
Posted in Entertainment, TV
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PGA gives itself a mulligan; MGM sharpens the axe
Despite having cried out for federal regulation of sports betting, the PGA Tour is willing to look the other way if its players opt to be sponsored by the gaming industry. “Because of the Supreme Court’s decision last year, and because … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Culinary Union, Galaxy Entertainment, International, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Law enforcement, Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Virginia, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Adelson ailing; Coup d’etat at Caesars
Last night, KTNV-TV reported that James Jimmerson, an attorney for Sheldon Adelson, had declared the mogul’s condition to be “dire.” Subsequently it was disclosed that Adelson has been diagnosed with cancer and hasn’t been to his office since Christmastime. The … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Current, Entertainment, International, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, MGM Resorts International, Politics, Sheldon Adelson, Sports, The Strip, Tourism
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