Category Archives: Brothels

Wynn: Make mine Manhattan; Votes for sale; Mega-Jottings

Posted on September 20, 2022 by David McKee

There will be at least one serious push for a casino in the heart of New York City, now that Wynn Resorts has thrown in with Related Cos. on “an exposed and sunken rail yard” that some see as a … Continue reading →

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Sands blitzes Texas; Las Vegas “swarming” with tourists; Oscars suck

Posted on April 23, 2021 by David McKee

Starting last week, Las Vegas Sands has been blanketing the Texas airwaves with a barrage of pro-casino ads. Faced with a loss of traction in the Lege, Sands is turning to the court of public opinion. Going in drag as … Continue reading →

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Louisiana better than it looks; Covid checkmates brothels

Posted on February 25, 2021 by David McKee

Casinos in the Pelican State were off 10% in January. However, when one adjusts the numbers to account for the permanent closure of Diamond Jacks in Shreveport and the all-but-permanent shutdown of Isle Grand Palais on Lake Charles, gaming revenues … Continue reading →

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Casino recovery still mild; Recession: The Sequel

Posted on June 9, 2020 by David McKee

Casinos that have reopened in Las Vegas, Louisiana and Mississippi are seeing fewer customers—but higher value ones. That’s the bottom line of a new report from JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff, who cites data tracked by Visitdata.org. Foot traffic is … Continue reading →

Posted in Brothels, Economy, Health, International, Louisiana, Mesquite, Michael Gaughan, Mississippi, Nevada, Resort fees, Sports betting, The Strip, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts | 1 Comment

Stevens doubles down; Bullish LV reopenings

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David McKee

Derek Stevens‘ 1,000-free-flights promotional gambit was such a wild success that the mogul has offered 700 airlifts more. But hurry: Stevens has extended his mega-comp to 12 additional cities, from Atlanta to Tampa. We only quibble about Stevens adding Boston … Continue reading →

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