Category Archives: Peninsula Pacific

Bargains galore at Caesars; Station savages Culinary; Mega-Jottings

Posted on August 24, 2021 by David McKee

Caesars Entertainment is holding a fare sale across its non-Las Vegas properties, a possible signal that the stimulus-fueled recovery may be cooling (in economics, what goes up must come down). In Atlantic City you have your choice of such starting … Continue reading →

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Has Japan jumped the shark?

Posted on August 13, 2021 by David McKee

That in essence is the question posed today by Global Gaming Business, in an excellent article by Marjorie Preston. And if GGB is querying the viability of the Nipponese casino market you know things are bad. Even normally bullish Brendan … Continue reading →

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CityCenter sale applauded; DraftKings sued twice over

Posted on July 9, 2021 by David McKee

Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli took a gander at the terms of MGM Resorts International‘s purchase/re-sale of Aria and Vdara, and liked what he saw. He reaffirmed his “buy” rating on MGM shares, with a price target of $54. He … Continue reading →

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Florida gets tag-teamed; Penn upbeat on 2021; Vegas room rates soar

Posted on June 28, 2021 by David McKee

This is how it’s done. Or supposed to be done. DraftKings and FanDuel are teaming to back a petition drive to legalize sports betting in Florida. Aimed at the November 2022 election ballot, the resolution would dedicate tax revenues from … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Caesars Entertainment, Canada, Colorado, Dining, DraftKings, Economy, Election, FanDuel, Hard Rock International, Las Vegas Sands, Law enforcement, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Oklahoma, Peninsula Pacific, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Problem gambling, Regulation, Sports, Sports betting, Taxes, The Strip, Tourism, Tribal, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts | 2 Comments

Indiana, Missouri keep rebounding; Casino boom benefits all

Posted on June 15, 2021 by David McKee

Scratch two casino riverboats in Indiana. The Majestic Star-branded flotilla went out of business—and Hard Rock Gary came in, quite auspiciously. Total Hoosier State gaming revenue for last month grew 18% over 2019 to $185.5 million. Hard Rock Gary opened … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Less Vegas, Part Two

Posted on May 24, 2021 by David McKee

If Sin City wasn’t chastened by the Coronavirus pandemic, it has certainly been cheapened by it. And not in a good way. Returning customers can expect to pay more for a diminished experience. Case in point, Caesars Entertainment. Not content … Continue reading →

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