Category Archives: Cretins

Quote of the Day

Posted on December 12, 2018 by David McKee

“The floor of Congress is now going to look like an Islamic republic. We are a Judeo-Christian country. We are a nation rooted and grounded in Christianity and that’s that.” — Rev. E.W. Jackson, decrying the wearing of hijabs on Capitol … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 16, 2018 by David McKee

“If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row.” — Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) about opponent Mike Espy (D). The latter is African-American.

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Doing the right thing

Posted on October 16, 2018 by David McKee

Bravo to Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming for stepping up to partner with Clean the World (which was covered in this space last week) to help victims of Hurricane Michael. According to CasinoBeats.com, “An immediate donation of 30,000 containers … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 31, 2018 by David McKee

“The profiles we offer here are proof that the women executives of today are succeeding with the same formula that once applied only to men—hard work, dedication, education and connections.” — unnamed Global Gaming Business staffer, putting his keyboard in … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s wins in Big Easy; Could Wynn Resorts beat Boston rap?

Posted on April 2, 2018 by David McKee

Harrah’s New Orleans is a step away from a major makeover, now that the Louisiana House of Representatives cast a veto-proof vote in favor of a 30-year license extension, a new hotel tower and an expansion of the hotel-casino’s amenities. … Continue reading →

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Wynn: What’s in a brand?

Posted on February 9, 2018 by David McKee

More than the trouble (and cost) it takes to replace it, experts conclude. Another reason for keeping the founder’s name on Wynn Resorts is one that he would not find flattering: “I think the impact on Wynn Resorts will be short-lived, … Continue reading →

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Wynn’s new frontier

Posted on December 14, 2017 by David McKee

Wynn Resorts made it official last night: It had paid just under $335 million for the old New Frontier site, which it is taking over from James Packer. The deal makes a fool of Packer, who paid $570 million for … Continue reading →

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Murren blasts hate groups; 21st century strippers

Posted on August 22, 2017 by David McKee

Reverberations from Charlottesville were felt on the Las Vegas Strip last week when MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren wrote to all employees, saying in part, “You have my commitment that we will vigorously and zealously continue to reject hate speech … Continue reading →

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Japan sets casinos up for failure; Renegade card room in California closed

Posted on August 18, 2017 by David McKee

About the nicest thing Jim Murren had to say about Japan‘s casino market is that it’s “unclear at the moment.” Casino developers are bracing themselves for delivery of a 130-page report from the Expert Committee, laying out proposed regulations for megaresorts. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 18, 2017 by David McKee

“I’m sorta glad that them people got hit and I’m glad that girl died. They were a bunch of Communists out there protesting against somebody’s freedom of speech, so it doesn’t bother me that they got hurt at all.” — Grand Dragon … Continue reading →

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Bellagio is burning; Parking valets stiffed

Posted on April 14, 2017 by David McKee

Remember the Monte Carlo fire and how it was fueled by construction foam? It was much the same story last night when the south “arm” of Bellagio caught on fire, a blaze which raged for 25 minutes. “You can smell that sulfur,” said … Continue reading →

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Smoke got in their eyes; Curious doings at Mohegan Sun

Posted on February 22, 2017 by David McKee

Macao Chief Executive Fernando Chui is denying that his government is abasing itself before casino operators even as his administration rolls out a new policy, proposed but not yet adopted, that would represent a total cave-in on Chui’s drive to … Continue reading →

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Adelson out of stadium deal; Tepid December on Strip

Posted on January 31, 2017 by David McKee

It didn’t take long for Sandoval’s Folly, the mooted [your city here] Raiders stadium to blow up in the governor’s face. With characteristic irascibility, Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson withdrew from the project, taking his $650 million with him. … Continue reading →

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Wynn disses douchebags; Showboat sails again

Posted on June 7, 2016 by David McKee

In a characteristic about-face, former nightlife enthusiast Steve Wynn is belittling Millenials (“sort of short on brains”), social media (“dim-witted time”), while conceding the importance of non-gaming revenue to today’s Las Vegas. Said Wynn of the nightlife generation, “we’re doing well … Continue reading →

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Adelson’s Capitol Hill puppet show

Posted on December 11, 2015 by David McKee

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R) held another kangaroo court on Internet gambling and was in his best Sheldon Adelson-like Luddite form, scoffing at geofencing software. “It’s naive at best to think you can put a wall on the Internet,” said the willfully ignorant … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on September 24, 2015 by David McKee

“When coverage doesn’t go his way, he engages in personal attacks on our anchors and hosts, which has grown stale and tiresome. He doesn’t seem to grasp that candidates telling journalists what to ask is not how the media works … Continue reading →

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Lucky Horseshoe for Maryland; Old McDonald had a casino

Posted on August 6, 2015 by David McKee

What would have been a revenue-negative July for Maryland casinos turned into their biggest month ever, thanks to Horseshoe Baltimore. Gaming revenue rose more $23 million, with all that and more coming from the Caesars Entertainment property. While the casino is … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 1, 2015 by David McKee

“If you were planning to see the Duck Dynasty inspiration, Duck Commander Musical at the Rio, you best get the lead out. I’m hearing it’s operating on a wing and a prayer. It opened two weeks ago.” — Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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Quack Pack attack

Posted on November 13, 2014 by David McKee

Since it’s the altar on which A&E recently sacrificed Longmire, I don’t have warm feelings about Duck Dynasty, although the network itself goes one better, depicting Phil Robertson and his clan as bizarre backwoods cretins. With a pedigree like that, … Continue reading →

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The village idiot; Knuckle-dragging in Maryland

Posted on October 29, 2014 by David McKee

Every city has its cross to bear. In the case of Las Vegas, it’s former steroid user, baseball player and serial dumbass Jose Canseco. He obviously skipped firearm-safety class the day they told you to make sure your gun is … Continue reading →

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