Category Archives: Baseball

"The mean reds"

Posted on July 13, 2009 by David McKee

Back at the home office, things still aren't up to speed. I'm caught between a cold and a stomach bug, so I feel pretty thoroughly depleted. On top of that, I'm trying to grappled with a sudden plunge into depression. … Continue reading →

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MGM: Deal or no deal?

Posted on June 17, 2009 by David McKee

MGM Mirage CEO Jim Murren is re-mulling asset sales of MGM Grand Detroit, Gold Strike (Tunica, Miss.) and Beau Rivage. But all Strip assets are definitively off the market (yes, even Slots A Fun). Since the Detroit and Tunica casinos … Continue reading →

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Grab your ankles, casinos

Posted on April 15, 2009 by David McKee

Nevada lawmakers’ revenue model. There’s one industry that does far and away more than any other to pay the bar tab for the State of Nevada and it’s probably about to be mandated to pay even more. That’s because even … Continue reading →

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Grab your ankles, casinos

Posted on April 15, 2009 by David McKee

Nevada lawmakers’ revenue model. There’s one industry that does far and away more than any other to pay the bar tab for the State of Nevada and it’s probably about to be mandated to pay even more. That’s because even … Continue reading →

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Texas afterthoughts

Posted on April 10, 2009 by David McKee

My apologies for leaving regular readers high and dry on Thursday. I was KO'd by a viral infection of some sort. Between that and a couple of doses of Zicam, I spent most of the day drifting in and out … Continue reading →

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Mandalay Bay is best in LV

Posted on April 6, 2009 by David McKee

It may be tempting fate to mention this, but online voters like Mandalay Bay best among Strip casinos … or, at bare minimum, dislike it the least. Voters in the Steve Friess "Stripper Poll" on which casino most ought to … Continue reading →

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A.C. casino workers dissed (again)

Posted on October 6, 2008 by David McKee

Representative democracy seems to be too radical a concept for the New Jersey state senate's Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committe to enwrap within its parochial minds. It's sent back for redrafting a bill that would allow Atlantic City casino … Continue reading →

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Monday morning levity

Posted on October 6, 2008 by David McKee

"TRUST IN THE LORD." At first I thought it was someone writing in, trying to save my soul. But, no, it's the headline of yet another e-mail scam,* in the vein of the (in)famous "Nigeria Letter." I just get a … Continue reading →

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All-star atrocity

Posted on July 16, 2008 by David McKee

Pardon the digression whilst I vent about the bad joke that was last night's MLB All-Star Game (or was it the "State Farm All-Star Game" or something like that? Bud Selig is whoring the national pastime out like a regular … Continue reading →

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"Risky" Harrah's; Yanks Heart Seminoles

Posted on June 20, 2008 by David McKee

Reuters reported this week that the debt carried by Harrah's Entertainment “may weaken from already distressed level as heavy capital spending and interest payments absorb cash flows at a time when the casino operator is also facing declining gambling revenues.” … Continue reading →

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Stumped by a reader

Posted on April 29, 2008 by David McKee

For those of you who don't click on the "Comments" link, my last update on the casino freeze in Macao prompted a response that left me, momentarily, at a loss for an answer (other than "I'd hate to pass up … Continue reading →

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A good question

Posted on April 17, 2008 by David McKee

Math was always my worst subject, so it’s a good thing I’ve got sharp-eyed readers who keep me honest. One of them asks how MGM Mirage is going to save $75 million (later restated by the company as $200 million) … Continue reading →

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Nine down, 153 to go

Posted on April 11, 2008 by David McKee

Our blogging software just ate a lengthy post on the smoking controversy in Atlantic City. And a follow-up effort. Which is technology's way of saying, "Fuck it; it's Friday and I'm outta here!" In other news, Bill Clinton still can't … Continue reading →

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Understatement of the Century

Posted on April 2, 2008 by David McKee

"I understand that there's not a lot of respect for education in Southern Nevada." — David Schwartz, director of the UNLV Center for Gaming Research. For the full context, read Die Is Cast. Crazy Bonus Stat: 53% of Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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