Category Archives: Election

Quote of the Day

Posted on February 24, 2014 by David McKee

“Unfortunately with this big influx of cash, [gaming] has tended to create a monoculture of economic development. The main economic development was always in gaming.” — Oneida/Menominee blogger Leah Sue Dodge, commenting on the vast economic disparity among Wisconsin‘s gambling-enabled tribes.

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A vote for Leominster; Lopsided race at Suffolk Downs

Posted on February 20, 2014 by David McKee

Describing Leominster as “highly self-contained,” Innovation Group has recommended it for Massachusetts‘ lone slot license. While it may have been independently commissioned by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, the contents of the study will be music to the ears … Continue reading →

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And then there were three; Atlantic City under pressure again

Posted on February 20, 2014 by David McKee

Nevada gaming authorities will have to start reporting the Silver State’s online-gambling revenue now that South Point has entered the lists under its Real Gaming banner. (We won’t get the numbers until late March.) The site ” is offering tournament play … Continue reading →

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Sheldon Adelson vs. the world

Posted on February 5, 2014 by David McKee

A fissure has opened within Big Gaming. Sheldon Adelson‘s efforts to push anti-Internet-casino legislation will be officially opposed by an industry lobby that includes MGM Resorts International. Both MGM and the American Gaming Association are constituents of the Coalition for Consumer … Continue reading →

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Super Blowout

Posted on February 4, 2014 by David McKee

And, no, I don’t mean what happened on the field last Sunday at the Super Bowl. Nevada‘s sports books surpassed last year’s record $99 million handle and it wasn’t even close — $119 million. The nearly $20 million in profit … Continue reading →

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Double whammy in Beantown, feeding frenzy in Philly

Posted on January 31, 2014 by David McKee

Should casino opponents succeed in getting a repeal of the state’s gambling law onto the November ballot — and win — Massachusetts will lose out on tax revenue it’s booked for the next fiscal year. It may also have to … Continue reading →

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Foxwoods shows persistence & other Case Bets

Posted on January 28, 2014 by David McKee

Foxwoods Massachusetts is back and going all in with a proposal for a $750 million facility in Fall River. This means there is finally a heavyweight contender for the southeastern regional license — albeit a company that voters tossed out … Continue reading →

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No fun in Florida; Playing it safe in Illinois; Big flush at Borgata

Posted on January 27, 2014 by David McKee

Gov. Rick Scott (R, left) doesn’t want any gambling-expansion talk cluttering up his reelection bid, spoiling the fun for the rest of us. So no racinos, Naples or Palm Beach, no new gambling offerings, Seminole Tribes, and no destination resorts, … Continue reading →

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Getting serious in Massachusetts; i-Flop in Delaware

Posted on January 27, 2014 by David McKee

A drive to repeal Massachusetts‘ casino-enabling legislation has got Bay State operators-to-be taking it very seriously. They’ve filed with the state Supreme Court to have it stricken from the state ballot. (The state’s attorney general, Martha Coakley, pictured, has already … Continue reading →

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And it’s … MGM again

Posted on December 23, 2013 by David McKee

Add Massachusetts to the roster of states where MGM Resorts International has been approved to operate. It received the unanimous assent of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission earlier today. “The Commission … finds that the Applicant has satisfied its burden of … Continue reading →

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The case against Crosby

Posted on December 13, 2013 by David McKee

As expected, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission fired off a broadside against Caesars Entertainment. It defended its Investigations & Enforcement Bureau as “comprised of seasoned investigators, [who act] independently to protect the public interest.” That’s partly a defense of the IEB … Continue reading →

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Sore losers; Poker Stars’ ticket punched

Posted on December 12, 2013 by David McKee

Update: Fallout from the lawsuit might force Stephen Crosby to step down. (Caesars is suing him for damages, among other things.) “Chairman Crosby and members of the commission’s staff have made untrue and misleading statements about plaintiffs and their affiliates. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 22, 2013 by David McKee

‘‘I think it is working exactly as it was supposed to, which was to authorize up to three destination resort licenses and one [slots parlor] and to let people make their own decisions about whether they want the facilities in … Continue reading →

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Racing the clock at Foxwoods, in Philly

Posted on November 15, 2013 by David McKee

It’s entirely possible that Milford voters could pink-slip Crossroads Massachusetts next Tuesday. But even if they don’t, Foxwoods Casino Resort CEO Scott “Woody” Butera is watching the project crumble before his very eyes. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission looked at the … Continue reading →

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Foxwoods, Suffolk struggling in Massachusetts

Posted on November 14, 2013 by David McKee

Foxwoods Resorts Casino‘s inability to keep its financial house in order has, as predicted, caught up with it in Massachusetts. The tribally owned casino’s debt burden put it in the hot seat before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Chairman Stephen Crosby … Continue reading →

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A New York State of mind; What price corruption?

Posted on November 8, 2013 by David McKee

New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) came out of hiding to crow about the big casino victory last Tuesday. He and his allies are being credited with keeping the Proposal One campaign focused on education aid and job creation, … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Downs: Life after Caesars; PokerStars nixed?

Posted on November 8, 2013 by David McKee

Another day, another occasion to scratch one’s head over the casino-averse culture in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe‘s Shirley Leung does her usual Chicken Little routine, lamenting that the Bay State may get no casinos at all. (Fret not, Shirley, somebody … Continue reading →

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Election Special: No surprise in New York, big surprise in Massachusetts

Posted on November 6, 2013 by David McKee

Massachusetts may not be ready for casino gambling (unless Steve Wynn is building it). Voters said no and again no yesterday, in a series of referendums. Mohegan Sun is — quite understandably — asking for a recount. Its casino proposal … Continue reading →

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Election Day!; Mad Max; Deadpan humor in Wisconsin

Posted on November 5, 2013 by David McKee

Today’s a big day for casino-related votes in New York State and Massachusetts. In the former, New York City holds the key to the outcome. The Five Boroughs are expected to represent for 42% of statewide voting. Mind you, NYC wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Big win for Wynn; Murren in the spotlight; Lies, damned lies and Sheldon Adelson

Posted on November 1, 2013 by David McKee

In a disappointing but entirely predictable result, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that Nevada law permits employers to confiscate and redistribute tips received by employees (euphemistically referred to as “tip sharing”). Now, if a I stuck a gun in your … Continue reading →

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