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Quote of the Day
“We will have to eliminate programs and services which make some people feel good, but which we simply can no longer afford.” — Gov. Jim Gibbons (R-NV), proposing to zero-out — among other things — the state’s $1.8 million in … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Politics, Problem gambling
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Quote of the Day
“Even here in Washington, that’s real money.” — President Barack Obama, to Katie Couric, during a pre-Super Bowl interview, on the subject of a trillion dollars.
Pawlenty, in real time
As you may have already read, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) is coming to Venelazzo to dole out some markers to the local GOP that he could call in for a 2012 presidential run (native son John Ensign having obligingly … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Election, Internet gambling, Labor, Minnesota, Sheldon Adelson, Taxes, Tribal
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Case Bets: Laughlin postmortem, Newton grounded, Gibbons robs problem gamblers
It’s an S&G Special Austerity Edition (i.e., no pictures) … Three grand. That’s the value of a human life in Nevada. The Washingtonian who crashed his car into Laughlin‘s Edgewater casino, killing two and injuring seven, is out on $6,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Architecture, Boyd Gaming, Current, Detroit, Economy, Entertainment, Harrah's, IGT, Laughlin, MGM Mirage, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Movies, Politics, Problem gambling, Regulation, Reno, Transportation, TV, Wall Street, Wayne F. Newton
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Enter Loveman, exit jobs; Tamares’ legacy
Just this morning I was thinking that the first thing Planet Hollywood employees could expect when Harrah’s Entertainment took over was large-scale job losses and so it will be. This is one of those occasions I really hate being proven … Continue reading
Posted in ABBA, Ameristar, Columbia Sussex, Current, Downtown, Economy, Entertainment, Harrah's, Planet Hollywood, Regulation, Tamares Group, Wall Street
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For those about to rock …
… there is a new tribute show at the Riviera. Having fallen out with ill-starred Rockstar: The Tribute, the Riv comes back with: Why am I getting a heavy This is Spinal Tap vibe off that poster? From the looks … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Entertainment, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Movies, Riviera, The Strip
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Quote of the Day
“We expect that Clark County will lag the nation in employment growth by 12 months or so. We do not expect to see job growth nationally until well into next year. This means we will not see measurable job growth … Continue reading
Big love
This latest tempest in a teaspoon has inspired a yawningly predictable reaction amongst Nevada politicians. The lone witty note was struck by Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority President Rossi Ralenkotter, who deployed irony in lieu of indignation: “While we … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Detroit, Economy, Harry Reid, LVCVA, Macau, MGM Mirage, Movies, Oscar Goodman, Pennsylvania, Politics, Sheldon Adelson, The Strip
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Quote of the Day
“When times are tough, you tighten your belts. You don’t go buying a boat when you can barely pay your mortgage. You don’t blow a bunch of cash in Vegas when you’re trying to save for college.” — President Barack … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Politics
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… except for Jackie Gaughan’…
… except for Jackie Gaughan‘s old casinos (Vegas Club, Plaza), where Tamares turned money into crud. Kind of a reverse-Midas touch skill.
Posted in Current, Downtown, Tamares Group
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Jace Radke sez Tamares sold to…
Jace Radke sez Tamares sold to Forest City Dev., not LV, which gets Oscar off the hook. Ya gotta credit Tamares w. turning crud into money.
Posted in Current, Downtown, Oscar Goodman, Tamares Group
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Queen of Hearts motel demolish…
Queen of Hearts motel demolished for new City Hall. Wonder how much $$ Tamares Group bilked LV for that pile of rubbish. Tamares, 1; LV, 0.
Posted in Current, Downtown, International, Tamares Group
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Carrot Top announces nat’l pro…
Carrot Top announces nat’l prop contest. 1st prize: a comped stay @ Luxor. If that’s the grand prize I’d hate to see what also-rans get.
Posted in Current, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, The Strip
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Lunch with Fasolt
He’s chowing down lustily on some Friskies “Sea Captain’s Choice” at this very moment. Having worked all weekend, I’m taking a slight “staycation” from S&G. That translates as “I’m doing long-deferred housework.” I have no idea what’s happening in the … Continue reading
Dog shoots man
No, really. Now that’s putting the “sport” into hunting. Meanwhile, out in the Aloha State … A McDonald’s employee in Hawaii, commenting on the customer who got impatient at the drive-through and ran over a fellow customer — twice, and … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“What we’re seeing emerge here in Nevada is an economy that will not repeat the boom-like conditions that we saw just a few short years ago. I doubt very much in my lifetime we’re ever going to see consistent job … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Economy, Labor, The Strip
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Thinking small
A new analysis of the White House‘s latest set of proposed economic stimuli tells us not to expect much … and why. Since the main target for pump-priming is small business, we’ll not expect much of any direct benefit to … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Current, Economy, The Strip
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All aboard for Victorville
San Francisco will have the federal funds to build high-speed rail to Anaheim. (Doubtless the Bible Belters are already shrieking about hordes of “sodomites” descending upon Disneyland and corrupting its spiritual purity.) Las Vegans and Southern Californians, meanwhile, will have … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Harry Reid, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Politics, Tourism, Transportation
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Palms: “Matt Who?”
“Freddy Mercury meets Andrea Bocelli.” That’s one description applied to androgynous vocalist Jimmy Hopper, whom The Palms has signed for a once-a-week concert series. This is a sweet deal for customers: It’s a three-hour show and it’s free. The seating … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Entertainment, George Maloof, Riviera, The Strip
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LV Hilton pinches Andrew Dice …
LV Hilton pinches Andrew Dice Clay from the Riv. An LVH dagger thrust to the Riv, as bottom-feeders grapple unto death. Clay’s not worth it.
Posted in Colony Capital, Current, Entertainment, Riviera, The Strip
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