Category Archives: Pennsylvania

Massachusetts’ fate tied to Wynn’s

Posted on October 29, 2018 by David McKee

There’s light at the end of Wynn Resorts‘ tunnel in Massachusetts. Trouble is, it won’t arrive until December and it will take the form of an investigative report, nearly a year in the making, from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (postponed … Continue reading →

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Adelson eats Wynn’s lunch; Thumbs up for Boyd

Posted on October 26, 2018 by David McKee

Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight reports that Sands China is stealing Macao market share from Wynn Resorts. Renovated VIP rooms at Sands properties are credited with the shift in business. Also, Sands “stated that while its very confident of [concession] … Continue reading →

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Rodio rebounds; Philly casino kaput

Posted on October 25, 2018 by David McKee

That was quick. Affinity Gaming made room in the CEO’s office in order to give the job to Tony Rodio. Newly unemployed, Tropicana Entertainment having been dissolved into Eldorado Resorts, Rodio wasn’t on the bread line for long. Rodio had … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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 →

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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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Quote of the Day

Posted on September 14, 2018 by David McKee

“We have banks of computers in the break room, but many employees have challenges accessing them. They don’t know how to use a keyboard or a mouse. That still exists. Everybody doesn’t work on the East or West Coasts, and … Continue reading →

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Playing the Trump card; Manilow renewed

Posted on August 22, 2018 by David McKee

In his latest newsletter, gaming-law expert I. Nelson Rose looks at the impact, real and potential, of retaliatory tariffs on playing cards. Canada and the European Union have imposed 10% import levies on playing cards from the United States, though … Continue reading →

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Horseplay in Nebraska; High art in Springfield

Posted on August 21, 2018 by David McKee

It’s early days for the 2020 election but the Ho-Chunk Nation is partnering with The Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association on a petition drive to get racinos onto that election-year ballot. As many as six tracks could be affected. One of the, … Continue reading →

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‘Net, sports betting slow to ramp in Pennsylvania; Enter the Dragons

Posted on August 20, 2018 by David McKee

Three casinos in Pennsylvania have been cleared for Internet gambling. Of the trio, tiny Mount Airy Casino may loom the largest, being affiliated with both 888 and also PokerStars, which has been having a few issues of late. (Interestingly, Presque Isle … Continue reading →

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Good/bad news for Atlantic City; Pennsylvania just bad

Posted on August 15, 2018 by David McKee

On the face of it, the news from Atlantic City is good: Gambling revenues were up 10% last month. But the same-store comparison (i.e., minus Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Resort) has the city down 9.5%. The haul was … Continue reading →

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Wild card; Parx gets one-finger salute

Posted on August 13, 2018 by David McKee

Move over sports books, here comes … Buffalo Wild Wings?!? Yes, the restaurant business known for its trivia games and spicy food wants to get into the sports-betting business. “As the largest sports bar in America, we believe Buffalo Wild Wings … Continue reading →

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MGM, Boyd make sports-betting pact; Win-win for Dover Downs

Posted on July 31, 2018 by David McKee

“We are in an envious position when it comes to this growth opportunity. Few companies can match our 40 plus years of experience in sports wagering, our significant sports betting infrastructure here in Nevada and our growing geographical footprint across … Continue reading →

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San Manuel escalates tribal skirmish; Pullback on paid parking?

Posted on July 27, 2018 by David McKee

The SoCal arms race continues. Having already deployed a mind-boggling 4,800 slot machines, San Manuel Casino is going upscale in a big way. It will add a concert hall, spa, pool plaza and hotel, all to the tune of $550 … Continue reading →

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