Category Archives: Internet gambling

Greektown sold; Resorts World Catskills gets cash infusion

Posted on November 14, 2018 by David McKee

Due to its presence in the Detroit market as operator of Caesars Windsor, it’s not possible for Caesars Entertainment to own a casino in Motown. But nobody said anything about its REIT, Vici Properties. The latter is teaming with Penn National Gaming … Continue reading →

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The merger of mergers?; Hooters up for grabs

Posted on November 5, 2018 by David McKee

This morning Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight reported that MGM Resorts International is “possibly” looking into a buyout of Caesars Entertainment, news that is certain to have a salutary effect on the latter’s stock price. What should be of more … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars Entertainment, California, Hooters, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Sands, Maryland, MGM Mirage, New Jersey, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Pinnacle Entertainment, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Tribal, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts | 3 Comments

Election update; Resorts World reaches for the sky

Posted on October 31, 2018 by David McKee

Driving Arkansas Forward, the initiative to legalize casino gambling at four Arkansas locations, looks like it will score a come-from-behind victory in less than a week. Early polling had it down, 41% to 48%, but it’s now turned the tide, … Continue reading →

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DFS wins one, loses one

Posted on October 30, 2018 by David McKee

FanDuel and DraftKings are in trouble in New York again. While holding that they didn’t violate state penal law, acting Supreme Court Justice Gerald Connolly split the baby by ruling DFS unconstitutional, a big victory for anti-gambling groups that had brought … Continue reading →

Posted in DFS, Indiana, International, Internet gambling, Law enforcement, MGM Resorts International, New York, Penn National, Resort fees, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip | Comments Off

Hard Rock, Trop push for sports books; Sands Bethlehem slammed at the tables

Posted on October 22, 2018 by David McKee

Atlantic City is getting caught up with customers’ fever for sports betting. Both the Hard Rock Atlantic City and Tropicana have applied for licensure of their sports books. Both are outsourcing the operation of the books. The Trop is going … Continue reading →

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Illinois tries, tries again; I, robot

Posted on October 18, 2018 by David McKee

Here we go again. Illinois solons will once more take up the question of casino expansion in the Land of Lincoln. However, other and more pressing gambling concerns may take priority. In addition to Internet gambling there is the quick … Continue reading →

Posted in AGA, Caesars Entertainment, Culinary Union, DFS, Economy, GLPI, Illinois, International, Internet gambling, Lawrence Ho, MGM Resorts International, Politics, Racinos, Regulation, Sports betting, Taxes, Technology, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

Tilman covets Roman empire; Bellagio turns 20

Posted on October 18, 2018 by David McKee

Tilman Fertitta is the maverick among mavericks in the casino industry, beating veteran operators at their own game and doing it as some one who entered the industry as a novice and immediately began to strike gold. More recently, he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars Entertainment, Dan Gilbert, Dining, Economy, history, Internet gambling, MGM Resorts International, New Jersey, Sheldon Adelson, Texas, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta | 3 Comments

Doing the right thing

Posted on October 16, 2018 by David McKee

Bravo to Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming for stepping up to partner with Clean the World (which was covered in this space last week) to help victims of Hurricane Michael. According to CasinoBeats.com, “An immediate donation of 30,000 containers … Continue reading →

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Punishing month in Atlantic City

Posted on October 15, 2018 by David McKee

Gross-gaming revenues (not counting Internet play) were up 8% in Atlantic City last month, to $232 million. However, the prosperity wasn’t citywide, with same-store revenues down 11%. We’re still a long way from agreeing with Roger Gros‘ doom-and-gloom-and-doom prediction that two … Continue reading →

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Florida amendment fading; Wynn Boston Harbor widens its appeal

Posted on October 12, 2018 by David McKee

All of Disney Worldwide Services‘ horses and all of the Seminole Tribes‘s men may not be able to get Humpty Dumpty, er, Amendment 3 past the ballot box. The amendment, which would make gaming expansion subject to direct popular vote, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Dining, Election, Entertainment, Florida, International, Internet gambling, Massachusetts, Problem gambling, Regulation, Seminole Tribe, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

Silverton: Pahrump or bust; Bluhm yanks application

Posted on October 8, 2018 by David McKee

Next stop, Pahrump. That’s where Silverton hopes to be heading, proposing Silverton Ranch just off State Route 160. “We like the growth of the area … and we like the Death Valley component, with the number of tourists and tour buses … Continue reading →

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Illinois stumbles; Kimmel returns to Vegas roots

Posted on October 5, 2018 by David McKee

It would take more than an extra weekend day to account for a 7% slippage in Illinois gaming revenues, which were positive year/year in 2017. Nobody had a revenue-positive month, not even Rivers Casino, down 5% despite a state-leading $34 … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas: The good, the bad, the resort fees

Posted on October 4, 2018 by David McKee

Mark it on your calendar. According to Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight, long-awaited, tantalizingly delayed Resorts World Las Vegas will debut in late 2020, a date “recently … affirmed” by Genting Group. In other good news for Sin City, convention and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Donald Trump, Economy, G2E, Genting, International, Internet gambling, Law enforcement, Macau, New York, Resort fees, Taxes, Technology, The Strip, Tribal, TV, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Hard Rock A.C. changes bosses; Westworld, the casino

Posted on October 3, 2018 by David McKee

It was our impression that Hard Rock Atlantic City was firing on all cylinders. Imagine our surprise to read that prexy Matt Harkness (pictured) was out and veteran Joe Lupo had taken his place. Harkness came to Hard Rock from … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Culinary Union, Hard Rock International, Idaho, International, Internet gambling, Japan, Law enforcement, Lucky Dragon, MGM Resorts International, Philippines, Regulation, Technology, Tribal | 1 Comment

Follow that puck!; Connecticut casino nixed

Posted on October 2, 2018 by David McKee

$216 million. That’s how much sports betting will be worth to the NHL, according to the American Gaming Association‘s Sara Slane. The new revenue will be achieved “as a result of spending from betting operators on advertising, data and sponsorship … Continue reading →

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Congress: Listen to the ladies (it’s not what you think)

Posted on October 1, 2018 by David McKee

We predicted a kangaroo court for sports betting on Capitol Hill last week and our fears were confirmed when influential Rep. James Sensenbrenner opined that “We’re going to be in for huge amounts of trouble in the future.” Nothing like stacking … Continue reading →

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Report from Pennsylvania

Posted on September 27, 2018 by David McKee

Lady Luck Nemacolin continues its losing ways, passing up on Internet gambling licenses. Lady Luckless already balks at paying the fee that would open its casino to non-guests and this latest non-move smacks of the same boneheaded mentality that makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, DFS, Eldorado Resorts, Greenwood Racing, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Sands, Mohegan Sun, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Pinnacle Entertainment, Rush Street Gaming | 1 Comment

Big Brother gets caught

Posted on September 20, 2018 by David McKee

In what might be the improbable casino scandal ever, Rivers Casino stands accused of using the eye in the sky to capture personal information from the cellphone screens of two patrons. Why? Supposedly to pass the data on to a … Continue reading →

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Boyd captures Valley Forge; An historic first at the Plaza

Posted on September 19, 2018 by David McKee

Boyd Gaming is officially in the Pennsylvania market, having closed its $280.5 million purchase of Valley Forge Casino Resort. The company now gets to grapple for a piece of the crowded Philadelphia market. And don’t think Harrah’s Philadelphia won’t tout … Continue reading →

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Shelter from the storm; Eldorado enters Atlantic City

Posted on September 14, 2018 by David McKee

Looking for someplace to ride out the storm. Ocean Resort is full through September 15 but comped rooms will be available after that. “We completely understand the concern for families and the community during times like this, so we want to … Continue reading →

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