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Shopping the Trop; Nobu no-no
An unnamed hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip is being quietly advertised on private-equity forums. It’s listed as a “brand name” property that’s been in operation for over 30 years. The age would seem to suggest The Mirage (born 1989) … Continue reading
Posted in Affinity Gaming, Boulder Strip, Boyd Gaming, California, CityCenter, Connecticut, Cosmopolitan, Current, Dining, Downtown, Election, GLPI, Hard Rock International, Health, Hooters, Las Vegas Sands, Law enforcement, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maverick Gaming, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Nevada, North Las Vegas, Penn National, Planet Hollywood, Politics, Real Estate, Sheldon Adelson, Singapore, Station Casinos, The Rio, The Strip, Transportation, Tribal, Twin River, Virgin Hotels, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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News flash
Now we know who has bought the Skyvue site, late of Howard Bulloch and favored hangout of Tiny the Tumbleweed. It was purchased out of bankruptcy by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. More details as … Continue reading
Posted in Current, The Strip, Tribal
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Quote of the Day
“Social isolation and stay at home orders are effective, however, I don’t believe this a sustainable, long-term solution. People can’t spend the rest of their lives stuck in their homes. Until a vaccine is available, stay-at-home orders and social isolation … Continue reading
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“When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something, to do something. Our children and their children will ask us ‘what did you do? what did you say?’”—Rep. John … Continue reading
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“One can measure success at multiple levels. There can be success at a very local level. There can be success at a state level. And there can be success at a national level. But in order for the country as … Continue reading
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“Marginalized community members may fill the lower ranks of the hospitality industry, but the glass ceiling for them is set incredibly low. Few will ever say anything in public for fear of retribution, but we have noticed and frequently talk … Continue reading
Anatomy of a lawsuit
As threatened, the Culinary Union has launched legal action against Las Vegas casinos and their restaurants, and they’re thinking large. Instead of going after low-hanging fruit like the Wildfires of the world, the Culinary is starting with the big boys, … Continue reading
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“It may take some years still, but the new generation is there and is willing to accept the responsibility and the consequences. Reaching across the aisle and having the same sentiments, and the feeling and the passion was an eye … Continue reading
“The calculus of reopening”
There seems to be a perception abroad in the land that, because Coronavirus is abating we’re out of the woods and can revert to pre-Covid-19 conduct. Reports of people wildly disregarding social distancing (now being downgraded to “appropriate distancing,” whatever … Continue reading
Posted in China, Current, Health, history, Horseracing, MGM Resorts International, New Jersey, Regulation, Security, Tourism
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MGM changes mind on Aria; No appetite for deals?
Having told its entire Aria staff to look for new jobs, MGM Resorts International finds itself in the position of saying, “Never mind.” In an interview last weekend, CEO Bill Hornbuckle floated the possibility of reopening Aria by July 4, followed … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, California, CityCenter, Conventions, Current, Derek Stevens, Dining, Downtown, Economy, Election, Entertainment, Hawaii, Health, Las Vegas Sands, Law enforcement, LVCVA, Marketing, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Money laundering, Resort fees, Sahara, Singapore, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Terry Caudill, The Rio, The Strip, Tourism, Tribal, TV, Virginia, Wall Street
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Quote of the Day
“As this weekend unfolded, there was elation as SpaceX celebrated its first crewed launch from U.S. soil. We can launch astronauts to outer space, yet many of our unemployed are still waiting on their first checks. The gaming industry reopens … Continue reading
Putting diversity into action
We hardly feel qualified to address the present turmoil in our country, so we are momentarily turning over the microphone to Dave Marlon, CEO of CrossRoads of Southern Nevada, a prominent drug-rehab center, very active during the Covid-19 crisis. He is … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“When you burn down this city, you’re burning down our community. If you want change in America, go and register to vote.”—Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Quote of the Day
“Today we will see more and more of the prefix ‘re’ used in our language, reset, revitalize, reengage, resurgence, recovery—but the one that stands out to me is the word ‘reinvent.’ Not only does it allow for lessons learned but … Continue reading
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A comment on “Comments”
You can say what you like about me—it comes with the territory. However, I have to ask some of you to ‘make nice’ with others. Complaints have been lodged about flame wars in this forum and, as much as I’d … Continue reading
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Quote of the Day
“It’s the balance of something that’s a very difficult choice. How many deaths and how much suffering are you willing to accept to get back to what you want to be, some form of normality, sooner rather than later?”—Dr. Anthony Fauci
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Adelson quits Japan; Caesars vague on relaunch
Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson has come through the Covid-19 crisis with two things most of us don’t have: A) a boatload of cash and B) a desire to acquire other businesses. The rumor mill says he has his … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“They’re gonna have to.”—Chris Christie, asked whether the American people would accept 3,000 Coronavirus deaths per day.