Category Archives: Oklahoma

Paging Steve Wynn; Genting mismanages risk

Posted on August 8, 2019 by David McKee

Somebody alert Steve Wynn. The mega-Walgreens at the northwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue is on the market as a “Once in a Generation High Profile Asset.” OK, the footprint is relatively small but the seller is … Continue reading →

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Wynn tops in U.S. casinos; Crown in hot water again

Posted on July 30, 2019 by David McKee

Steve Wynn got some love from the contributors to TripAdvisor, whose top-three-ranked casinos in America are Wynn Las Vegas, Encore and Beau Rivage, a vindication of Wynn’s spare-no-detail approach. However, Bellagio may be showing its age, clocking in at a … Continue reading →

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Tribes brush off Stitt; MGM riles Jewish community

Posted on July 29, 2019 by David McKee

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt‘s proposal to levy higher exclusivity fees on the Sooner State’s 134 tribal casinos continues to go over like a lead balloon. The guv finds himself in receipt of a letter from all of the state’s gaming-enabled … Continue reading →

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Lackluster in Louisiana; OK tribes stiff-arm Stitt

Posted on July 22, 2019 by David McKee

Whatever people in Louisiana were doing last month, gambling wasn’t it. Casino receipts were down 9% and you can’t blame it on the smoking ban in Baton Rouge (-13%), not when Lake Charles—the best market in the state—was nearly 10% … Continue reading →

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Case Bets

Posted on July 11, 2019 by David McKee

Although we’ve learned to take Moulin Rouge revival projects with a shakerful of salt, the latest round of interest is drawing some serious players, such as the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. Its piquant plan would mix affordable housing, dining and—yes—a … Continue reading →

Posted in AGA, Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Eldorado Resorts, Japan, Moulin Rouge, Ocean Resort, Oklahoma, Sports betting, Tribal, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Quote of the Day

Posted on June 18, 2019 by David McKee

“While the photos and videos may appear alarming, we want to reassure the public that River Spirit, including the 27-story hotel, Margaritaville and Ruth’s Chris restaurants, and both our gaming floors remain unaffected by the water surrounding our property. We will … Continue reading →

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Nevada’s #1, not in a good way

Posted on April 23, 2019 by David McKee

WalletHub has been crunching the numbers again and come to the conclusion that Nevada is America‘s most-gaming addicted state. (Utah is the least, while the Silver State is followed by South Dakota, Montana, Mississippi and Oregon.) Casino-rich Florida was an incredibly … Continue reading →

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Iowa weighs sports betting; Miller time

Posted on February 21, 2019 by David McKee

Iowa casinos and DFS would be the winners if a new bill, which just passed out of a Senate State Government Committee, becomes law. Casinos would be given the right to operate terrestrial, mobile and online sports betting, and DFS would … Continue reading →

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Election Postmortem: Who won, who lost

Posted on November 13, 2018 by David McKee

Election Night seems far behind us but its meaning for gaming is still sinking in, as in Arkansas, where sports betting has also been approved. In addition, two Oklahoma-based tribal entities are likely to feel entitled to the casinos green-lit … Continue reading →

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Tribal gaming bigger than ever; Sessions out in D.C.

Posted on November 8, 2018 by David McKee

There’s been a round-robin at Seminole Gaming. The chair left vacant by Joe Lupo at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will be filled by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek President Steve Bonner, a 16-year veteran of Coconut Creek. General Manager Larry Buck … Continue reading →

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Dog days on the Strip

Posted on September 27, 2018 by David McKee

August numbers are in and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip tanked, down 12.5%. Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight called this result “not as bad as feared,” which prompts one to wonder what a worst-case scenario would look like. The … Continue reading →

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MGM: Riding out the storm

Posted on September 24, 2018 by David McKee

As Golden Week nears in Macao, hotel rooms are sold out at all Wynn Macau properties. MGM Grand Paradise has one night open while struggling MGM Cotai has three nights of vacancies (and this without its full complement of rooms). … Continue reading →

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Suicide squeeze in Macao; Is Atlantic City ready for some football?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by David McKee

Most of Macao‘s casinos are playing a game of chicken with the local government, daring it to enforce its smoking ban. Only 12 of 47 casinos have installed smoking lounges. Personally, I wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side … Continue reading →

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A lonely July; Schumer would put leagues in charge

Posted on August 31, 2018 by David McKee

A clearer picture of the Las Vegas Strip in July is emerging, as visitation was 3.5% lower, dragging room revenue down 7.5% with it. Yes, the house got beaten badly at baccarat, but other factors were at work in the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 15, 2018 by David McKee

“It’s really pretty, black with orange spots on it, which makes it somewhat unique in being the largest carrion beetle. If you were to observe it in the wild, you would see it carrying this carcass a small distance before it … Continue reading →

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Vici Properties strikes again; Mohegan Sun pitches Japan

Posted on May 15, 2018 by David McKee

They came, they saw, they bought. Yes, Vici Properties has struck again, inking a bargain-price deal to acquire the Octavius Tower of Caesars Palace and Harrah’s Philadelphia. On paper, Vici is paying $507.5 million and $241.5, respectively, for the two assets. … Continue reading →

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MGM owns Maryland; Rumble in Deadwood

Posted on April 5, 2018 by David McKee

MGM National Harbor continues to devour the Maryland market, hitting a record 40% market share last month, along with a best-ever $1.95 million/day in gross gaming record, for an overall gross of $60.5 million. Less pleasing for MGM execs: Slots … Continue reading →

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Steve, Elaine kiss, make up; Sooner State tribes to get tables

Posted on March 19, 2018 by David McKee

So Steve Wynn‘s downfall wasn’t the product of a massive, Elaine Wynn-led, female conspiracy after all? The mogul and his ex-wife have agreed to terms on their Wynn Resorts stock holdings. They have consented not to contest stock sales by … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Politics, Regulation, Sports, Steven Witkoff, Tribal, West Virginia, Wynn Resorts | 1 Comment

Reno’s bright future; All-time high for Vegas sports books

Posted on November 3, 2017 by David McKee

We love Reno. It has a river in the middle of downtown, nearby mountains and all the charm that Las Vegas so desperately lacks. It also had a gambling market that was written off for dead 15 years ago. Times … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Eldorado Resorts, International, Nevada, Oklahoma, Paragon Gaming, Pennsylvania, Politics, Reno, Sports, Station Casinos, Taxes, Tribal, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Freeman goes native; MGM hits a three-pointer

Posted on October 18, 2017 by David McKee

American Gaming Association President Geoff Freeman was in Oklahoma City yesterday to talk up the economic benefits of Native American gaming. While one might be tempted to say they speak for themselves, the AGA rolled out some pretty powerful numbers. … Continue reading →

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