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Category Archives: Downtown
Case Bets: ColSux, Wynn, Agassi, Lake LV, ‘Vega$’
Proverbial “flu-like symptoms” have me feeling light-headed and rather woozy (a delayed reaction to Wayne Newton?), for which the doctor prescribes a dosage of Case Bets … Another ColSux sale: Struggling hotelier Columbia Sussex has, for the not-inconsiderable sum of … Continue reading
Boyd: A waiting game
That’s the economic forecast of J.P. Morgan analysts after Boyd Gaming came in slightly under its cash-flow projections for the third quarter. Borgata remained a bright spot, reaching record levels of market share in Atlantic City (a staggering 19%) in … Continue reading
From the mailbag #9
One reader asks, regarding senatorial aspirant Sue Lowden‘s esteemed Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall: I’m confused (as usual, but…) – Isn’t the Pioneer NOT a gambling hall now, its shell hosting an ABC convenience store & various other small shops? … Continue reading
Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Archon Corp., Downtown, Entertainment, Harry Reid, Laughlin, Oscar Goodman, Tamares Group, Tourism, TV
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Goliath, computer nerd; Lowden Trek: The Wrath of Reid
As some may recall, the saga of Goliath, the LVA rescue kitten, had a happy ending. Not only has he found a new, loving home but the hyperactive little fellow (whose new owners renamed him "Murderface") has developed an interest … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Downtown, Election, Harry Reid, Laughlin, Pets, Politics, Tamares Group
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Quote of the Day
"I predict a rough winter for Vegas. Swine flu may not be a pandemic, but it may really mess with the casino business. It could make the economic downturn look mild." — a locally based casino-industry expert, in an e-mail … Continue reading
Aria drives prices … down
Contrary to repeated assertions by J.P. Morgan, it would appear that MGM Mirage is putting out promotional specials for Bellagio … and very aggressively so. Note however, that Steve Wynn's masterpiece is maintaining its price point and Aria is the … Continue reading
Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, CityCenter, Current, Downtown, Economy, Harrah's, Marketing, MGM Mirage, Riviera, Sahara, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, The Strip, Tourism
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Case Bets: Reid, Goodman, Madison (Holly) & a kegger
As they say on Dancing with the Stars, in no particular order … Eight against Harry: For a speedy primer on the myriad challengers to Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), you can't go wrong with Jon Ralston's droll and speedy primer. … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, Economy, Election, Entertainment, Environment, Harry Reid, Oscar Goodman, Politics, Steve Wynn, Technology, TV
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Case Bets: Reid, Goodman, Madison (Holly) & a kegger
As they say on Dancing with the Stars, in no particular order … Eight against Harry: For a speedy primer on the myriad challengers to Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), you can't go wrong with Jon Ralston's droll and speedy primer. … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, Economy, Election, Entertainment, Environment, Harry Reid, Oscar Goodman, Politics, Steve Wynn, Technology, TV
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In other news …
I am happy to report that Stella Stevens' Las Vegas Lady did not make it into our "worst Las Vegas-based movie of all time" poll. (As they say in Chicago, vote early and often.) Crazy Girls Undercover, however, was not … Continue reading
Scarlett saved?!? & other Case Bets
Splendid news, lads (and lasses). Scarlett, Princess of Magic may return to the Riviera in nine months or a year … that is to say, whenever the economy eventually rebounds. This comes straight from Riv management. Of course, there's a … Continue reading
Posted in Donald Trump, Downtown, Economy, Entertainment, Environment, Fontainebleau, Penn National, Phil Ruffin, Riviera, The Strip, Tourism
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From the mailbag #7
Presumably foiled once again by the Comment-Eating Server, reader kerr_mudgeon writes: From the article about the A.C. contract settlement: "In his praise of the deal, Don Marrandino, the Eastern Division president of Harrah's, appeared to refer indirectly to tortured negotiations … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Downtown, Economy, Harrah's, Horseracing, Kentucky, Labor
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Quote of the Day
"With his ruddy nose, droopy eyes and imposing belly, the mayor might not be much of a looker, but the middle-aged woman behind the counter blushes, and tattooed men jump up from their brown leather armchairs and grin like schoolboys. … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, Economy, International, Oscar Goodman, Tourism
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Quote of the Day
“Too cool for Vegas.” — a friend's description of Frank Gehry's design for the Lou Ruvo Center for the study of Alzheimer's disease.
Posted in Architecture, Downtown
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From the mailbag #5: Vegas Club, football, Atlantic CIty
Reader herbop reports on the latest thrift move by Tamares Group: “While other Downtown hotels are installing in-room safes, and removing complaint-causing daily fees for same, the Vegas Club Hotel has pulled out the installed safes from its rooms. When … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Downtown, Economy, Entertainment, G2E, International, Sports, Tamares Group, Tilman Fertitta
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Green $hoots?
There's nothing like the approach of 2010's Global Gaming Expo to make Las Vegas hoteliers rethink their rates. For instance, if you want to stay at that palace of pleasure and plushness, the Plaza downtown, it'll run you $55 a … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, Economy, G2E, Goldman Sachs, Harrah's, MGM Mirage, Tamares Group, The Strip, Tourism
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'Peepshow''s little Hitler problem
Congratulations (not!) to the producers of Peepshow, whose rent-a-headliner stratagem has finally blown up in their faces. They're replacing a Jew (Shoshana Bean) with a fan of the leadership abilities of — I kid you not — Adolf Hitler. Oh, … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Downtown, Entertainment, International, Macau, Marketing, Planet Hollywood, Politics, Singapore, Technology
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From the mailbag #3
Reader Kerr_Mudgeon writes, re the case of a Columbia Sussex executive who was the victim of age discrimination: She was 67 years old, for gosh sake! She should have taken her token (socialist) Social Security checks and gone on (fascist) … Continue reading
Posted in Columbia Sussex, Downtown, Entertainment, Movies, TV
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Reality check
It's sackcloth-and-ashes time at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, which ran another "The end is nigh" story about falling gambling revenues. (The Aliante Station Effect appears to have petered out in North Las Vegas.) Yes, we're all the way down, down, … Continue reading
Posted in Boulder Strip, Boyd Gaming, Current, Downtown, Economy, Harrah's, Marketing, MGM Mirage, Michael Gaughan, North Las Vegas, Station Casinos, Taxes, The Strip, Tourism, Wall Street
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A reader responds
"I'm conflicted: The Vegas Club casino is at least trying different stuff to drive business: Mechanical bull; 'Fetish pit;' Video blackjack; Internet access; Upgraded dining areas; Lobster catch machine, etc. … "But: I wasn't interested in the fetish pit — … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, Tamares Group
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