Category Archives: Donald Trump

Penn pulls up a Barstool; Fear and trembling in Macao

Posted on January 29, 2020 by David McKee

As expected, Penn National Gaming bought a significant position in Barstool Sports, investing $135 million cash, $28 million PENN shares, and getting 36% of the two board seats and 36% of the company. The remainder is split between Chernin Group … Continue reading →

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It’s Greek to them; Super Bowl odds amuse

Posted on January 27, 2020 by David McKee

Despite having lost its bid for the Hellenikon megaresort concession, Hard Rock International isn’t taking rejection lying down. “While we are disappointed by this news, we are more disappointed in the process. Hard Rock firmly believes it was wrongly disqualified … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 24, 2020 by David McKee

“Right now the American people are tuned out. Because, honestly, what’s happened with impeachment and everything else, they’ve shut down. They’re enjoying the Super Bowl. They’re watching football games. Enjoying this country’s great economy. They’re not sitting around watching this … Continue reading →

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Macao prepares for the worst

Posted on January 23, 2020 by David McKee

Even as coronavirus tiptoed into Macao, casino executives from three companies were bullish on 2020. Their confidence was buoyed by the change of course of one of China‘s biggest economic headwinds, its trade war with the U.S. Some are arguing … Continue reading →

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Eldorado gets one state closer; Banditry in Arizona

Posted on January 20, 2020 by David McKee

Check Louisiana off the list of states giving the thumbs-up to the Eldorado Resorts takeover of Caesars Entertainment. CEO Tom Reeg had to assure regulators that the company would invest $500 million (there goes that highly touted half-billion cost savings) in … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 15, 2020 by David McKee

“I’ve been the object of his affection now more than anybody else on this stage.”—Joseph Biden vis-a-vis Donald Trump.

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 7, 2020 by David McKee

I never understood wind. You know, I know windmills very much. I’ve studied it better than anybody. I know it’s very expensive. They’re made in China and Germany mostly—very few made here, almost none. But they’re manufactured tremendous—if you’re into … Continue reading →

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Eyes on Atlantic City; ‘Smart chips’ a health menace?

Posted on January 6, 2020 by David McKee

It’s barely 2020 and already The Press of Atlantic City has identified the Boardwalk’s top five stories of the year. They are: 1) The evolving Eldorado Resorts takeover of Caesars Entertainment. Early indications are that Eldorado will try to keep … Continue reading →

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End-of-Year Case Bets

Posted on December 30, 2019 by David McKee

In a retrospective mood, the American Gaming Association has chosen the top eight gaming stories of the past year, ranked here in descending order. They are: The Caesars Entertainment takeover by Eldorado Resorts. ‘Nuff said. Allegations that Encore Boston Harbor is … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on December 13, 2019 by David McKee

“So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill!”—Donald Trump, reacting to losing Time‘s Person of the Year to climate activist Greta Thunberg.

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Florida gets tough on black market; Nugget tops Atlantic City

Posted on November 27, 2019 by David McKee

Florida‘s black market slot-parlor industry is coming under renewed scrutiny as it offers not only unlimited soda but an invitingly soft target for armed robbers looking for high concentrations of cash. In a 15-month period, Jacksonville police have logged 500 … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 24, 2019 by David McKee

“I cannot think of another president who sustained a political jihad against a specific state.”—Barry Rabe, a public policy professor at the University of Michigan, on Donald Trump‘s California fixation.

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Going for the gold in California; Vegas tops sin survey

Posted on November 18, 2019 by David McKee

It’s not quite as pre-apocalyptic as dogs and cats living together but California Native American tribes are joining with private-sector racetracks to push for sports betting in the Golden State, surely the ripest market in the U.S. The coalition wants … Continue reading →

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Choo-choo to Springfield; Penn hawks Trop

Posted on November 12, 2019 by David McKee

Don’t despair, MGM Springfield. There’s hope yet. Massachusetts politicians are touting the idea of high-speed rail between Boston and Springfield, as many as six rides per day. (Springfield currently must get by with once-a-day Amtrak service.) Gov. Charlie Baker (R) … Continue reading →

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Live like The Donald; Growing pains in Pennsylvania

Posted on November 8, 2019 by David McKee

For sale: One casino riverboat, heavily used. The former Trump Princess, now Majestic Star II, is on the market for $6 million, along with its sister ship, also costing $6 million. If you want to live large like Donald Trump, … Continue reading →

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Cordish bully on Philly

Posted on November 4, 2019 by David McKee

We’ll soon find out if the Philadelphia market can sustain five casinos when Cordish Gaming‘s Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia opens, next door to Citizens Bank Park (baseball) and close to Lincoln Financial Field (football) and Wells Fargo Center (basketball and … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 1, 2019 by David McKee

“Good riddance. It’s not like Mr. Trump paid taxes here anyway.”—New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), reacting to the news that Donald Trump is moving to Florida to take advantage of its lack of state income tax.

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Massachusetts: No more casinos; Gilbert sells again

Posted on October 29, 2019 by David McKee

Citing an obvious saturation (already) in the Massachusetts market and the possibility of a tribal casino in Taunton or on Martha’s Vineyard, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission punted the award of the state’s final casino license into the indefinite future. In … Continue reading →

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Suncoast for sale?; Downtown, Trump Int’l stuck in 20th century

Posted on October 10, 2019 by David McKee

In a cryptic real estate listing, LoopNet has Suncoast emblazoned across the top of its splash page. However, the company says “This listing is not currently being advertised on LoopNet.com” So what the Sam Hill is it doing there? Is … Continue reading →

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Odds favor Trump; Whistleblower scandal at Caesars

Posted on September 30, 2019 by David McKee

Donald Trump has an excellent chance of surviving both the present impeachment inquiry and the 2020 election. That’s not punditry: It’s oddsmaking. BookerMaker.eu places The Donald as a 10/1 long shot for being unseated. Ironically, Trump nemesis Nicholas Maduro of … Continue reading →

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