Category Archives: DFS

Sands Parisian a hit; The price is right for DFS in Massachusetts

Posted on February 19, 2018 by David McKee

We never thought of Sheldon Adelson as a big online guy but the Las Vegas Sands CEO felt it imperative to let the Hong Kong Stock Exchange know that Parisian Macao had racked up over five billion social-media impressions to date. … Continue reading →

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Florida is on the clock; Political football in New Jersey

Posted on February 14, 2018 by David McKee

In Florida, the clock is running fast on a court order that the state reach an agreement with the Seminole Tribe or kiss at least $250 million (possibly as much as $400 million in proposed legislation) goodbye forever. Part of … Continue reading →

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Steve Wynn makes his case; Gambling stalemate in Florida

Posted on February 5, 2018 by David McKee

It’s no longer enough for employees of Wynn Resorts to reflect well upon the company. No, now Steve Wynn wants their gratitude. His confidential pep rallies have had all the watertight integrity of a colander. By reminding workers that the … Continue reading →

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Case Bets

Posted on January 30, 2018 by David McKee

When Las Vegas casinos sit down with the Culinary Union this year expect wireless “panic buttons” to be on the table. Labor unions have been pushing for these as a means of summoning security when their members are assaulted by … Continue reading →

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Trump to bigfoot Connecticut controversy?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by David McKee

Could we see heavy-footed federal intervention in the MGM Resorts International vs. Connecticut tribes slugfest? Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim (D) hopes so. A supporter of Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign, he’s hoping the White House will stomp into the Nutmeg State fray, interceding … Continue reading →

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