Category Archives: Morris Bailey

Borgata behaving badly; Headless body in topless car

Posted on December 27, 2021 by David McKee

On the “george” side of the ledger we find Bally’s Atlantic City, which is offering room rates starting at $29/night through February 28, albeit on “select nights.” Hey, it’s a terrific way to raise awareness of the new-look Bally’s. As … Continue reading →

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Atlantic City: Does it pay to improve?; Bicycle Casino’s flat tire

Posted on November 16, 2021 by David McKee

New Jersey giveth, New Jersey taketh away. The priority of the Lege’s lame-duck session will not be ending smoking in Atlantic City casinos but something much nearer and dearer to casino executives’ hearts: Revising the PILOT (Payment In Lieu of … Continue reading →

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‘Net bets carry Atlantic City; Clubs face crisis

Posted on June 15, 2020 by David McKee

Internet casinos are in New Jersey to stay. They grossed $86 million last month, their highest amount ever. That’s 135% more than a year ago. Golden Nugget was tops with $29 million, followed by Resorts Digital ($18 million) and Borgata … Continue reading →

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New opening for ‘Net bets; Goodman still under fire

Posted on April 24, 2020 by David McKee

With gaming reeling—and tax revenues along with it—Internet gambling may start looking more attractive to states that have previously scorned it. Sports betting has taken the lead, with Colorado poised to enter that fray. However, Morgan Stanley analyst Thomas Allen … Continue reading →

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Hard times for Atlantic City; Murren’s big payday

Posted on March 30, 2020 by David McKee

Atlantic City casinos have pink-slipped 6,000 workers as a gaming shutdown goes on indefinitely. Said Ocean Casino Resort CEO Terry Glebocki, “This is truly an unprecedented time not only for Ocean, but for everyone.” Unemployment claims in the Garden State … Continue reading →

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Atlantic City looking good; Murren calls it quits

Posted on February 13, 2020 by David McKee

An extra weekend day helped nudge Atlantic City casinos up 8% last month, for a $192 million gross. Tables were relatively sluggish (+1%) but slots were hot (+11%). Borgata gained 8.5% on the strength of 4.5% more table win—despite 3% … Continue reading →

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IGT, Twin River cut a deal; Atlantic City casino execs get riled

Posted on February 3, 2020 by David McKee

In what is either a grand compromise or the cynical conclusion to months of backbiting, International Game Technology and Twin River Holdings have patched up their differences, and formed a joint venture to run the Rhode Island state lottery. (The … Continue reading →

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