Category Archives: Affinity Gaming

Where to dump Trump?; Straub stumped

Posted on February 11, 2015 by David McKee

Although he’s buried millions of dollars in New Jersey, having been party to four casino bankruptcies, Donald Trump doesn’t want his carcass interred there. Instead, when he goes to that big sand trap in the sky, he wants to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Affinity Gaming, Atlantic City, Donald Trump, Florida, Glenn Straub, Golden Gaming, Horseracing, Illinois, Louisiana, Lyle Berman, Maryland, Revel, Slot routes | 1 Comment

Cornrows and casinos

Posted on October 9, 2014 by David McKee

Those who argue that Iowa is saturated with casinos found plentiful ammunition in the latest set of revenue numbers from the state. True, Hard Rock Sioux City is doing far better than its predecessor, Argosy Sioux City. Also, Harrah’s Council … Continue reading →

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Pacific overtures

Posted on September 25, 2014 by David McKee

Lord knows where they keep coming up with the money for these things, especially with a prepacked bankruptcy being bruited about, but Caesars Entertainment and partner Lippo (a Chinese firm) are beavering away on a South Korea casino complex near … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Baltimore launches; Hypocrisy in Indiana

Posted on August 26, 2014 by David McKee

On a “gritty stretch of Russell Street” in Baltimore, partners Caesars Entertainment and Rock Gaming are preparing to bust out their latest inner-city casino. Not only will it provide commendable urban renewal, it will also give Maryland Live! its most … Continue reading →

Posted in Affinity Gaming, Baseball, Cordish Co., Dan Gilbert, Harrah's, Indiana, Maryland, MGM Mirage, Politics, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Station vs. Dotty’s: He said, he said; A perfect confluence in Vegas

Posted on May 5, 2014 by David McKee

So, did Station Casinos bid for its gadfly, the Dotty’s chain of slot parlors or didn’t it? Dotty’s owner Craig Estey is alleging a Feb. 5, 2013 meeting at which Station made a play for the dozens of demi-casinos which … Continue reading →

Posted in Affinity Gaming, Economy, Entertainment, Station Casinos, Technology, Tourism | 1 Comment

(Economic) climate change in New Jersey, Nevada and Iowa

Posted on March 31, 2014 by David McKee

Jobs are coming back to Atlantic City … well, at least a trickle. In a month, casino operators will be required to have their Internet-gambling personnel on site in New Jersey. We’re not talking about large numbers of staff — … Continue reading →

Posted in Affinity Gaming, Atlantic City, Colorado, Economy, Harrah's, Internet gambling, Iowa, Isle of Capri | 1 Comment

Macao’s incredible jackpot; Execs on the move

Posted on February 11, 2014 by David McKee

If you think the emergence of Macao as the gambling capital of the world has been amazing, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. That’s the essence of a new report from Nomura Securities. It predicts that the Macao market has the … Continue reading →

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Adelson undeterred; Winners and losers

Posted on December 23, 2013 by David McKee

I’m not sure which part of this story is more alarming: That Affinity Gaming was the victim of a widespread identity-theft scheme for seven months … or that the company didn’t disclose it until late this year. It certainly makes … Continue reading →

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MGM: Crossing fingers and hoping; Bloodbath in Indiana

Posted on December 10, 2013 by David McKee

After several ups and downs, MGM Resorts International finds itself justthisclose to a casino in Springfield, Massachusetts. The state’s equivalent of the Nevada Gaming Control Board urged a finding of suitability. Whether the circumspect Massachusetts Gaming Commission agrees hangs upon … Continue reading →

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