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Quote of the Day
“Connecticut residents are best served by the state spending less time in court and more time on real opportunities to maximize economic development and job creation. That’s why each passing month makes it more obvious that the most productive path forward … Continue reading
Posted in Foxwoods, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun
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Maryland & other case bets
Growth in Maryland continued last month, if not at the spectacular rates we’ve seen previously. Gaming revenue rose 7% to $144 million. The leader, of course, was MGM National Harbor, jumping 10% to $54.5 million, which translates to $1.8 million/day. … Continue reading
Posted in Affinity Gaming, Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, California, Charity, Churchill Downs, Cordish Co., Florida, Golden Gaming, Macau, Maryland, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, New York, Penn National, Rush Street Gaming, Sports, Technology, Tribal, West Virginia
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Illinois stumbles; Kimmel returns to Vegas roots
It would take more than an extra weekend day to account for a 7% slippage in Illinois gaming revenues, which were positive year/year in 2017. Nobody had a revenue-positive month, not even Rivers Casino, down 5% despite a state-leading $34 … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Delaware, Economy, Eldorado Resorts, Entertainment, Galaxy Entertainment, GLPI, Greenwood Racing, International, Internet gambling, Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Movies, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Rush Street Gaming, Sheldon Adelson, The Strip, Tourism, Tribal, TV, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Quote of the Day
“Too often, companies across every industry simply assume that they know what consumers want. At Red Roof, we take the time to survey our guests and only implement the changes they actually want. We have consistently found that these requests … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing
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Las Vegas: The good, the bad, the resort fees
Mark it on your calendar. According to Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight, long-awaited, tantalizingly delayed Resorts World Las Vegas will debut in late 2020, a date “recently … affirmed” by Genting Group. In other good news for Sin City, convention and … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Donald Trump, Economy, G2E, Genting, International, Internet gambling, Law enforcement, Macau, New York, Resort fees, Taxes, Technology, The Strip, Tribal, TV, Wall Street
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Hard Rock A.C. changes bosses; Westworld, the casino
It was our impression that Hard Rock Atlantic City was firing on all cylinders. Imagine our surprise to read that prexy Matt Harkness (pictured) was out and veteran Joe Lupo had taken his place. Harkness came to Hard Rock from … Continue reading
About-face in Florida; Fear and litigation in Las Vegas
While it’s a little early for S&G to be making political endorsements in 2018, we’ve had a change of heart regarding Voters in Charge, a constitutional amendment that would strip the Florida Legislature of its power to control gambling expansion … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Donald Trump, Economy, Election, Law enforcement, Nevada, Sexual misconduct, Taxes, The Strip, Wynn Resorts
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Quote of the Day
“They persecuted Jesus and look what happened. [I’m] not saying Mr. Cosby’s Jesus, but we know what this country has done to black men for centuries.” — Bill Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt, on behalf of the nation’s most famous convicted … Continue reading
Posted in Sexual misconduct
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Follow that puck!; Connecticut casino nixed
$216 million. That’s how much sports betting will be worth to the NHL, according to the American Gaming Association‘s Sara Slane. The new revenue will be achieved “as a result of spending from betting operators on advertising, data and sponsorship … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Economy, Foxwoods, Full House Resorts, Greenwood Racing, Indiana, International, Internet gambling, Kentucky, Macau, Massachusetts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Regulation, Reno, Rush Street Gaming, Sports, Sports betting, Transportation
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Quote of the Day
“Austin has become, in no uncertain terms, really an extension of Silicon Valley. All of the giants that devour engineers on a daily basis, like Google, like Apple, and companies that are in our space, like Scientific Games, or adjacent … Continue reading
Posted in Scientific Games, Technology, Texas
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Congress: Listen to the ladies (it’s not what you think)
We predicted a kangaroo court for sports betting on Capitol Hill last week and our fears were confirmed when influential Rep. James Sensenbrenner opined that “We’re going to be in for huge amounts of trouble in the future.” Nothing like stacking … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Economy, G2E, Internet gambling, Law enforcement, Macau, Marketing, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Movies, Politics, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Sports, Sports betting, Steve Wynn, Technology, The Strip, Wynn Resorts
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Mohegan Sun shines
Congratulations to Mohegan Sun on being named ‘Best Hotel’ by readers of USA Today. I’ve never stayed there but would reckon this is quite a coup and shows yet again that tribal casinos don’t yield the palm to private-sector ones … Continue reading
Posted in Alex Meruelo, Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, California, CityCenter, Derek Stevens, Dining, Downtown, Economy, Foxwoods, Las Vegas Sands, Louisiana, Marketing, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, New York, Penn National, Pinnacle Entertainment, Reno, Resort fees, Sheldon Adelson, Station Casinos, Tamares Group, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Tribal, Wynn Resorts
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Quote of the Day
“At a New York City music festival Saturday night, somebody stepped on a bottle and popped it, setting off a panic among many of the 60,000 attendees who thought it was a gunshot because, you know, it’s the United States.” — Boston Globe … Continue reading
Posted in Mandalay Bay Massacre, New York
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Quote of the Day
“You’re telling all women that they don’t matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them.” — sexual assault victim confronting Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake (R) after … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Sexual misconduct
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Federal sports-betting regulation bombs
At least one woman was treated with respect yesterday on Capitol Hill and that was the American Gaming Association‘s Sara Slane. We reviewed her prepared testimony yesterday. “Because of the active, robust state and regulatory tribal gaming oversight, gaming is one … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Current, Economy, Law enforcement, Mandalay Bay Massacre, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Politics, Regulation, Sports betting, The Strip
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Quote of the Day
“New luxury guests are willing to spend, but at the same time appreciate good value. They want luxurious elements within the guest experience and they are willing to pay for them. At the same time, they understand value and are … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing
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Report from Pennsylvania
Lady Luck Nemacolin continues its losing ways, passing up on Internet gambling licenses. Lady Luckless already balks at paying the fee that would open its casino to non-guests and this latest non-move smacks of the same boneheaded mentality that makes … Continue reading
Dog days on the Strip
August numbers are in and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip tanked, down 12.5%. Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight called this result “not as bad as feared,” which prompts one to wonder what a worst-case scenario would look like. The … Continue reading
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“Your brand is how and what your customers and target audiences think and feel when they see or hear your name, your communications, and your stories. It comes across in your tone, manner, images, and interactions. A properly formed brand … Continue reading
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Culinary, Stevens clash; House lumps sports betting with terrorism
Labor contracts with the Culinary Union have long since expired but three casinos continue to hold out. Phil Ruffin‘s Treasure Island is one but there’s been no animus from the Culinary on that front. Where Derek Stevens is concerned it’s … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Architecture, California, Culinary Union, Derek Stevens, Dining, Downtown, Georgia, Law enforcement, Politics, Regulation, Sports betting, Tribal
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