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Category Archives: Atlantic City
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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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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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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Atlantic City: Recovery is real
This week The Press of Atlantic City reported that “the number of visitors to the resort increased by more than 260,000, the casino industry employed nearly 6,700 more people and gaming revenue was up by $54.8 million.” Sounds good to … Continue reading
Shelter from the storm; Eldorado enters Atlantic City
Looking for someplace to ride out the storm. Ocean Resort is full through September 15 but comped rooms will be available after that. “We completely understand the concern for families and the community during times like this, so we want to … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Carl Icahn, Charity, Churchill Downs, Eldorado Resorts, Entertainment, Environment, International, Internet gambling, Lake Tahoe, Laughlin, Mohegan Sun, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Pinnacle Entertainment, Regulation, Reno, Rush Street Gaming, Technology, The Strip, Wynn Resorts
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Atlantic City booms
Casino revenues in Atlantic City were up an astounding 21% in August, with only a 2% decrease in revenue at the incumbent gambling houses. Sports betting was also a hit, grossing $95 million. (Some predict it could surpass Las Vegas … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Caesars Entertainment, Dan Gilbert, Detroit, Economy, Eldorado Resorts, Greenwood Racing, Hard Rock International, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Penn National, Pinnacle Entertainment, Resort fees, Rush Street Gaming, Tilman Fertitta, Tropicana Entertainment, Wall Street
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Caesars hailed; Wynn Resorts for sale?
Credit Suisse has initiated coverage of Caesars Entertainment, citing it as its “Top Pick” in the gaming sector. Why? “It recently re-emerged from bankruptcy and is one of the largest US gaming operators, with eight Las Vegas Strip and 22 … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Centaur Gaming, Dan Gilbert, Economy, Elaine Wynn, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Macau, Marketing, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, Nevada, Steve Wynn, The Strip, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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A lonely July; Schumer would put leagues in charge
A clearer picture of the Las Vegas Strip in July is emerging, as visitation was 3.5% lower, dragging room revenue down 7.5% with it. Yes, the house got beaten badly at baccarat, but other factors were at work in the … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Economy, Foxwoods, Internet gambling, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Oklahoma, Penn National, Politics, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Tribal
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Hatch slammed by AGA; Drinking the Kool-Aid
Orrin Hatch (R) is on his way out of the U.S. Senate but not without being a buttinski along the way. His last legislative initiative, it appears, will be to push for federal regulation of sports betting. His concern is … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Economy, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Politics, Sports betting
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MGM Springfield impresses; The case of the disappearing chairman
It seems Springfield has a tornado to thank for MGM Resorts International‘s interest in the city, the beginning of a seven-year quest that climaxed with the Budweiser Clydesdales leading a parade to the new megaresort. CEO Jim Murren was window-shopping … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Dining, Election, history, International, Marketing, Maryland, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Penn National, Philippines, Station Casinos
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Horseplay in Nebraska; High art in Springfield
It’s early days for the 2020 election but the Ho-Chunk Nation is partnering with The Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association on a petition drive to get racinos onto that election-year ballot. As many as six tracks could be affected. One of the, … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Election, Horseracing, Internet gambling, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Nebraska, Ohio, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Racinos, Rush Street Gaming, Sports betting, Tribal, West Virginia
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Quote of the Day
“To be ninth out of nine in this position, I’m tickled pink. This was a property that for two years had a cloud over its head, people thought it was cursed, and no one thought I’d ever get it open.” … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Revel
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Good/bad news for Atlantic City; Pennsylvania just bad
On the face of it, the news from Atlantic City is good: Gambling revenues were up 10% last month. But the same-store comparison (i.e., minus Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Resort) has the city down 9.5%. The haul was … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Caesars Entertainment, Dan Gilbert, Detroit, Eldorado Resorts, Greenwood Racing, Hard Rock International, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Sands, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Pinnacle Entertainment, Racinos, Rush Street Gaming, Sports betting, Tilman Fertitta, Tropicana Entertainment, Wall Street
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Wild card; Parx gets one-finger salute
Move over sports books, here comes … Buffalo Wild Wings?!? Yes, the restaurant business known for its trivia games and spicy food wants to get into the sports-betting business. “As the largest sports bar in America, we believe Buffalo Wild Wings … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, DFS, Dining, Economy, Galaxy Entertainment, Greenwood Racing, Hard Rock International, International, Japan, Macau, MGM Mirage, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Société des Bains de Mer, South Korea, Sports betting, Technology, Tourism, West Virginia
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Illinois takes a dive; Okada gets nabbed
Illinois casinos had been bumping along nicely in the Trump economy until they hit a plain old speed bump last month, with revenues down almost 4%, on a gross of $119 million, $39 million of which was generated by Rivers … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Australia, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Crown Resorts, Economy, GLPI, Illinois, Kazuo Okada, Law enforcement, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Penn National, Regulation, Rush Street Gaming, Scientific Games, Slot routes, Sports betting, Technology, Wall Street, Wendover, Wynn Resorts
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Hellfire at Caesars; Slugfest on Boardwalk
When I read that two patrons at Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen had been injured, I assumed that the profane restaurateur had gone postal on a couple of his customers. Not so. However, if you’ve not partaken of the Rum Donkey, you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Caesars Entertainment, CityCenter, Culinary Union, Derek Stevens, Dining, Downtown Grand, e-sports, Hard Rock International, Sports
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Caesars excels, MGM disappoints; So long, Paradise Park
You know how I thought May’s visitation numbers representing Las Vegas finally finding bottom in a visitation decline? Never mind. June was down 1%, mainly driven (pardon the pun) by fewer drive-in visits from California. Fortuitously for the casinos, luck … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, California, Detroit, Economy, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, Mandalay Bay Massacre, Maryland, Massachusetts, Melco Crown Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Tourism, Wendover, Wynn Resorts
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Murren steps in it (again); More casinos join sports-betting arms race
MGM Resorts International has decided that it made a faux pas … not by suing victims of the Mandalay Bay Massacre but by not explaining to employees what it was doing, leaving them open, says CEO Jim Murren, to “media … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, e-sports, International, Lawrence Ho, Macau, Mandalay Bay Massacre, Marketing, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Sports betting
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Japan: Vegas meets the Yakuza
“Everybody says we have the leading position to win a Japanese gaming license because of my background,” remarked Sheldon Adelson modestly when casinos were voted in by the Diet. Over at MGM Resorts International, CEO Jim Murren played the social-responsibility … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Baseball, Caesars Entertainment, Genting, Hard Rock International, Japan, MGM Resorts International, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Sports, Sports betting, The Mob, Tourism, Wynn Resorts
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