Category Archives: Election

Pawlenty, in real time

Posted on February 4, 2010 by David McKee

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 | 1 Comment

Garth: That’s the way it is

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

Amid all the ink that’s been spilled about the phenomenon that is Garth Brooks at Wynncore, we have a winner. No review is more eloquent, detailed or well-observed than the one newly penned by my estimable CityLife colleague Mike Prevatt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Economy, Election, Encore, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Oscar Goodman, Steve Wynn, Taxes, The Strip, Wayne F. Newton | 1 Comment

Curtis pwns Cavuto

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

Neil Cavuto, a loud, whiny, obnoxious ass-clown and former Enron apologist tries to get our own Anthony Curtis to buy into his setup. Cavuto — as usual — doesn’t know what he’s talking about and Anthony does the impossible … … Continue reading →

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Case Bets: Words to live by, Mike Ensign, Danny Tarkanian

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

“Don’t have a lifetime of regret from sticking with a career that pays the bills; choose a vocation that fascinates you.” That’s one of several maxims passed down by the mother of Raving Consulting Vice President of Operations Christine Faria. … Continue reading →

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Illegal casino bucks mar NV governor’s race

Posted on January 27, 2010 by David McKee

OK, with a candidate field that includes scandal-prone incumbent Midnight Jim Gibbons, you might ask, “What’s there to mar?” Well, how ’bout illegal overseas campaign cash funneled to former North Las Vegas Mayor Michael Montandon (left) by the reclusive owners … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 15, 2010 by David McKee

“Therefore, it is imperative that you encourage President Obama to publicly acknowledge that Las Vegas and all of Nevada is a wonderful place for business or pleasure and that Americans should visit and conduct business in Nevada.” — demand made … Continue reading →

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From the S&G Twitter feed …

Posted on January 12, 2010 by David McKee

For those of you who aren’t following it, here’s what you’ve been missing: • Station [Casinos] shuts Cherry @ Red Rock [Resort], ends flirtation w. Strip-ish nightlife. In Summerlin? Right casino, wrong place. http://tinyurl.com/ye36uqm • @IOC_Brand Jim Perry, Virginia McDowell … Continue reading →

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Sheldon the Barbarian & other news

Posted on January 11, 2010 by David McKee

Amid reports of vastly improved attendance at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show comes news of a typical overreaction by Las Vegas Sands. I know of one company that was doing off-site demos and fortunately wasn’t among the vendors turfed out … Continue reading →

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Case Bets: Mohegan Sun, Alabama, Weidner, Dubai & a big bet on MGM Mirage

Posted on January 4, 2010 by David McKee

Could default or bankruptcy be in the offing for Mohegan Sun? The tribal supercasino’s attempts to get out from under an onerous fee arrangement with Sol Kerzner and Len Wolman are not only facing heavy weather, Mohegan Sun is also … Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama, Carl Icahn, Charity, CityCenter, Current, Dubai, Economy, Election, Entertainment, Fontainebleau, Harrah's, MGM Mirage, Pinnacle Entertainment, Politics, Riviera, Sahara, Sheldon Adelson, Station Casinos, Taxes, Technology, The Strip, Tribal, Wall Street | 1 Comment

‘Tis the season

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David McKee

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson cuts the ribbon on Boot Hill Casino. The gentleman at the rear in the red tie is the Kansas Lottery’s Ed Van Petten, taking time out from carrying water for Mike Ensign. Having been on the … Continue reading →

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Wall Street hearts Penn

Posted on December 9, 2009 by David McKee

Table games having been approved for Charles Town Races & Slots by a 60/40 margin, stock analysts are lurving Penn National Gaming … so long as Penn’s infatuation with Fontainebleau turns out to have been a passing malady. While those … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Election, Fontainebleau, Harrah's, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Penn National, Pinnacle Entertainment, Regulation, The Strip, Wall Street | 5 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on November 27, 2009 by David McKee

“Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati should not be in a position to make development decisions for Columbus any more than Columbus residents should be weighing in on Cleveland projects.” — Ohio state Sen. David Goodman, on a proposal that would allow … Continue reading →

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What a difference four years makes; Lowden follies

Posted on November 13, 2009 by David McKee

In the course of correcting the record about former North Las Vegas mayor — and current gubernatorial aspirant — Michael Montandon (R) on a different Web site, I had to cause to dust off an old press clipping. Back when … Continue reading →

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From the Twitter feed

Posted on November 4, 2009 by David McKee

@VegasFunFacts: “McCarran Airport was named after former NV Sen. Pat McCarran, known for his anti-communism and for lobbying fed funds and projects for NV.” (Translation: Choke on it, China-loving, guvmint-bashing Steve Wynn.) @jccarcamo: “Republicans on a special committee considering the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 4, 2009 by David McKee

“It’s pretty obvious that the Ohio electorate bought into the whole culture of despair that’s going on with the economy.” — casino opponent and Ohio Policy Roundtable member David Zanotti, bewailing last night’s ratification of Class III gambling in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Economy, Election, Ohio, Penn National, Politics, Taxes | 1 Comment

Meet the new Cincinnati Kid

Posted on November 4, 2009 by David McKee

For our purposes, the main headline comes from Ohio, where Issue 3 passed amid heavy voter turnout — if not by the wide margin pollsters had forecast. (At least they didn’t screw the pooch like all those pollsters who had … Continue reading →

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They’re just wild about Harry

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David McKee

Despite his (at best) tepid standing with the Nevada electorate — whether the right or the left — Sen. Harry Reid (D) has almost every important name in the casino industry in his corner. Sheldon Adelson may yet choose to … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David McKee

“What we’ve learned as a nation is that these casino monopoly licenses are incredibly lucrative. This is a cartel wanting to do business in Ohio for an unbelievably low price.” — TruthPAC spokeswoman Sandy Theis, making the usual baleful noises … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David McKee

"I'd like to keep one strip of that airport as an airport. I think it closed prematurely. I think greed went nuts." — Atlantic City mayoral candidate Joseph Polillo (I), on what to do with Bader Field. Incumbent Mayor Lorenzo … Continue reading →

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Goliath, computer nerd; Lowden Trek: The Wrath of Reid

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David McKee

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 →

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