Category Archives: Law enforcement

Dotty’s to rescue Moulin Rouge; Hard Rock’s big plans

Posted on June 27, 2019 by David McKee

Bonafide rescue may be in sight for the acreage upon which the Moulin Rouge once stood. Dotty’s may use some of its considerable cash flow to buy up the land and the Las Vegas City Council is sufficiently eager to … Continue reading →

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Vegas gets first tribal casino

Posted on June 26, 2019 by David McKee

My doctor says it behooves me to take it easy, so that can mean only one thing … news briefs! If you were waiting for Native American tribes to put down roots in Las Vegas, wait no longer. Virgin Hotels … Continue reading →

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Case Bets

Posted on June 14, 2019 by David McKee

* Shares in Australian casino company Star Entertainment tumbled after it disclosed that the U.S./China trade war is impinging on profitability. “The very large VIPs continue to travel but they don’t take as many risks as they have in the … Continue reading →

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Wire Act reversal reversed; China scare for Las Vegas

Posted on June 10, 2019 by David McKee

A federal judge dealt a major defeat to the Justice Department in its efforts to reinterpret the Federal Wire Act as a ban on Internet gambling. Nope, only sports betting ruled Judge Paul Barbadoro. The ruling is a boon to … Continue reading →

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Casinos, DFS wrangle in Massachusetts; Harrah’s wins in Louisiana

Posted on May 31, 2019 by David McKee

Debate over sports betting in Massachusetts has brought out a ruction between Boston-based DraftKings, representing the forces of online gambling, and brick-and-mortar casinos, which want to be the sole purveyors of Internet sports bets, with maybe five to seven ‘skins’ … Continue reading →

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Tribe trumps Trump; Rockford pleads for casino

Posted on May 20, 2019 by David McKee

Despite being thrown off the fast-track legislative calendar by a blast of hot air from Donald Trump, a bill to restore land-in-trust status to the Mashpee Wampanoags has sailed through the House of Representatives, 257-146 in a bipartisan win. “Without support … Continue reading →

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Don’t mess with the Seminoles

Posted on May 16, 2019 by David McKee

Well, the feckless Florida Lege courted disaster—and got it. The Seminole Tribe, lacking a new compact, is cutting off revenue-sharing payments to the Sunshine State. We’re talking serious dollars: $321 million last fiscal year. The Seminoles have enormous economic clout and … Continue reading →

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Pictures worth a thousand words

Posted on May 16, 2019 by David McKee

Cadesha Michelle Bishop‘s callous murder of fellow Las Vegas bus passenger Serge Fournier can now be seen in all its horror, thanks to the British press’ acquisition of security-camera footage. The age of civility really is over in America when … Continue reading →

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Ruffin’s move

Posted on May 14, 2019 by David McKee

Phil Ruffin is in the hunt for Caesars Entertainment … well, sort of. He said he’s interested in individual Las Vegas Strip properties, clearly anticipating some kind of sell-down to deleverage an Eldorado Resorts or Tilman Fertitta acquisition of the … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s happy in Singapore; Adelson involvement probed

Posted on May 9, 2019 by David McKee

While the government in Macao likes to keep casino executives in a state of uncertainty about the future, Singapore is far more sanguine. Between them, Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa have committed $6.6 billion to new development. That … Continue reading →

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Stability in the heartland; The lure of “NashVegas”

Posted on May 9, 2019 by David McKee

Last month’s gaming revenues from Ohio and Illinois were flat year/year. Some would look at that as a bad thing but it shows the states aren’t losing significant play to neighboring states. Ohio casinos grossed $160 million, with MGM Northfield … Continue reading →

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Wynn faces stiff fine, oversight; Rosenstein cuts and runs

Posted on May 1, 2019 by David McKee

Wynn Resorts dodged a $2.6 billion bullet and will get to keep Encore Boston Harbor. It will have to pay $35 million for that privilege (and it is a privilege) and will pony up the money if it’s smart. After … Continue reading →

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Seminoles to the rescue; Rosenstein’s mess

Posted on April 30, 2019 by David McKee

Florida could move from the “no” into the “yes” column on sports betting. Maybe. A new compact with the Seminole Tribe would incorporate sports betting into the mix of games permitted in the Sunshine State. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is keeping … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 23, 2019 by David McKee

“I’m fairly certain that the Robert Kraft video footage has zero entertainment or arousal value as a piece of pornography. Robert Kraft is no Kim Kardashian. It should never see the light of day.” — Pahrump sex worker Sybil Stallone, on … Continue reading →

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Sands gets spanked; Palms (almost) loses its name

Posted on April 22, 2019 by David McKee

Las Vegas Sands is on its way out of Pennsylvania but not before receiving two swift kicks in the posterior from Keystone State regulators. The casino was fined $120,000 for allowing underage gaming and $110,000 for offenses related to the … Continue reading →

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Casino expansion in Indiana; Wynn nixes Crown deal

Posted on April 11, 2019 by David McKee

Mike Pence having gone to Washington, D.C., we miss his existential debates over what does and does not represent an “expansion” of gambling in Indiana. Doubtless he would come down on the “does” side of a state House proposal to—rather than move … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on April 3, 2019 by David McKee

“Warrants which was previously in the hands of police and judges is now given to ward administration and authorities. Once a tip-off is received, they will have to make a search and gather evidence. If any locals are arrested, it … Continue reading →

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Adelson’s big trade-off; Nation bans casinos; Vegas hotel reopens

Posted on April 3, 2019 by David McKee

Not having gotten his way regarding a Las Vegas stadium, Sheldon Adelson turned to the government of Singapore and can now announce a major success. He will build a new hotel, a “state of the art” arena and additional convention … Continue reading →

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News briefs from around the globe

Posted on April 1, 2019 by David McKee

It’s the end of an era at Hard Rock Rocksino in Ohio. This week it becomes MGM Northfield Park, a completely uninspiring handle that reeks of insecurity. Dan Gilbert, if you’re ever going to make a run for the top … Continue reading →

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Eldorado explores Caesars takeover; MGM says ‘Play ball!’

Posted on March 19, 2019 by David McKee

Since corporate mergers, once begun, develop a momentum all their all own, it was inevitable that someone would step forward to explore a purchase of Caesars Entertainment, regardless of whether it is a good idea, risking a second bankruptcy. In … Continue reading →

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