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Category Archives: Current
Where would Jesus play? Harrah’s!
In one of the most surprising press releases I have ever received, the 2011 Believe Crusade is coming to Harrah’s Tunica. Or rather, to “Harrah’s Mid-South Convention Center,” as the promotional materials euphemistically term it. Featuring every C-list African American … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Harrah's, Macau, Marketing, Mississippi, Regulation, Reno, Tourism
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Kasich wins, Caesars caves
Why is this man smiling? Because Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and partner Caesars Entertainment just displayed all the backbone of a wet noodle, conceding to unspecified annual fee payments, so that they can get on with their Cleveland and … Continue reading
Posted in CityCenter, Cosmopolitan, Current, Economy, Entertainment, Harrah's, history, Iowa, MGM Mirage, Ohio, Penn National, Planet Hollywood, The Strip, Tourism
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Quote of the Day
“Meanwhile, it is impossible to convince the media to cover the United States $14 trillion budget or that the United States is footing the bill for 75 percent of all military operations in Libya. The fourth estate has become TMZ … Continue reading
Frosty spring on the Boardwalk; Tortoises vs. hares in Pennsylvania
Dennis Gomes‘ comeback trail at Resorts Atlantic City (left) finally hit a wall in May. The recovering casino was 4% off last year’s pace, although that’s above-average performance in market that took another thwack last month, down 9%. The feeble … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Current, Dennis Gomes, Donald Trump, Economy, George Maloof, Harrah's, Neil Bluhm, Pennsylvania, Racinos, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Tourism, Tropicana Entertainment
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Those evil casinos; Lost in Yonkers; Found in Bethlehem
Floating down the river of DeNile, Sharron Angle says a senatorial seat that was rightfully hers was filched by “the casinos,” among other malefactors. Of course, this is the same woman who would have subtracted CityCenter from the local tax … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, CityCenter, Current, Election, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Politics, Racinos, Sheldon Adelson, Taxes, The Strip, Tourism
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The Strip in April: Down and yet up; Gettysburg: The south loses again
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, casino revenue in the state was down 2% in April … except that it wasn’t. Since the month ended on a Saturday, slot revenue from the last two days of April got slopped … Continue reading
Posted in Ameristar, Boulder Strip, Boyd Gaming, California, Current, Economy, Harrah's, Illinois, Indiana, International, Isle of Capri, Lake Tahoe, Pennsylvania, Politics, Regulation, The Strip, Tourism, Transportation, Wall Street
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Life’s good …
… if you happen to be George Maloof and can hang out at Palms Place on Sunday with a bunch of Miss USA contestants. However, as for young lovelies like … … Miss Nevada, one Sarah Chapman, I’d advise staying … Continue reading
Posted in Ameristar, Culinary Union, Current, Dining, Downtown, Economy, Election, Entertainment, George Maloof, Harrah's, Iowa, Isle of Capri, Penn National, Taxes, The Strip
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A time-out
Had I known that the recent kerfuffle over who Paul Revere did and didn’t intend to warn that the Redcoats were coming would devolve into name-calling between commenters, I’d never have posted that unfortunate quote. So, as of today, I’m … Continue reading
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“[sic] semper tyrannis”; Sahara Sam’s rummage sale
One quickly becomes inured to mobile billboards in Las Vegas, lurching about the streets. (The billboards, not me.) But the one I saw this morning en route to work was an eye-grabber: “No mas en Stations [sic]” it read. The … Continue reading
Posted in Culinary Union, Current, Downtown, Marketing, Sahara, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, Tamares Group, The Strip
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Loveman: Norton, you’re not the greatest; Another seesaw in Macao
Caesars Entertainment Chief Marketing Officer David Norton, developer of Total Rewards, got his walking papers yesterday. The old “pursuing other interests” excuse was deployed; familiar industry code for “Don’t let the doorknob hit you on the way out.” Publicly, CEO … Continue reading
The ‘hot’ list that’s not; Grumpy old Fulton; A threat from Quinn
A sudden barrage of commissions has been getting between me and S&G. At the very least, I can get a few quick hits in before the weekend. For instance … Earth to Vegas.com … while I realize that Las Vegas … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Entertainment, Harrah's, Horseracing, Illinois, MGM Mirage, Movies, Neil Bluhm, Pennsylvania, Politics, Racinos, Regulation, The Strip, Tourism, Tribal, TV
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Illinois’ suicide pact; Donald Trump, freeloader
Whether you spent Memorial Day grilling some bratwurst or, like me, crawling around with Murphy’s Oil Soap and a cleaning cloth, we did no harm. That can’t be said for the Illinois House of Representatives, which opened a can of … Continue reading
Posted in Bally Technologies, Current, Donald Trump, Economy, Horseracing, IGT, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Penn National, Politics, Racinos, Regulation, Slot routes, Taxes, The Strip, WMS Industries
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Quote of the Day
“[That’s] like saying that a third of the houses available are vacant, but let’s help the economy by building more houses.” — Illinois Casino Gaming Association Executive Director Tom Swoik, testifying against a bill that would more than double the … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“With the recession, the gap between the rich and poor grows ever greater, and Las Vegas is a microcosm of that right in front of us. the gambling and waste in this town confounds me — within feet of a … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Entertainment, The Strip, Tourism
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“Rat Pack” on the move?
Rumor has it that The Rat Pack is Back is going to pull up stakes from the Union Plaza and take root at The Rio, where it will follow Larry Marshak‘s ersatz Platters/Coasters/Marvellettes revue in the Crown Theater. I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Cirque du Soleil, Current, Donald Trump, Downtown, Entertainment, Harrah's, Marketing, Phil Ruffin, Riviera, Sahara, Tamares Group, The Strip, Tourism, TV
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Atlantic City on the mend; Trump: Fish or cut bait?; Mike Ensign’s woes
My apologies for attenuated bloggery today but a swarm of deadlines presses upon me, including coverage of the demise of 104-year-old Huguette Clark, daughter of Sen. William A. Clark, from whom Clark County takes its name. You’ll find a lengthy … Continue reading
Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Architecture, Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Carl Icahn, Charity, CityCenter, Colony Capital, Current, Dan Lee, Dennis Gomes, Donald Trump, Downtown, Economy, Election, Environment, Harrah's, history, Isle of Capri, Marketing, MGM Mirage, Missouri, Penn National, Pinnacle Entertainment, Planet Hollywood, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Wall Street
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Young Turks at Lady Luck; Pokergeddon clips bill’s wings
Seth Schorr, son of Wynn Resorts COO Marc Schorr, has charged with the responsibility of bringing the Lady Luck Casino Hotel back from the dead. Schorr fils got started in the industry early (age 12, to be precise), spending his … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Downtown, Economy, Entertainment, Internet gambling, Laughlin, North Las Vegas, Politics, Regulation, Steve Wynn, The Strip
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Herbst Gaming: new name, familiar faces
No, the company hasn’t been dissolved. But with the various Herbst boys having been run off — plus the negative brand equity created by their eponymous casino firm’s financial collapse — new ownership decided it’s time for a new moniker. … Continue reading