Category Archives: Problem gambling

Busy week for MGM; Adelson’s grim prognosis

Posted on March 12, 2019 by David McKee

Congratulations to MGM Resorts International on becoming the official casino sponsor of the Boston Red Sox (known around my house as “the Evil Empire”). I’m not sure how I feel about the MGM logo going up on the Green Monster, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Baseball, Eldorado Resorts, history, Horseracing, Internet gambling, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Laughlin, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Michigan, Mississippi, Politics, Problem gambling, Real Estate, Regulation, Security, Sheldon Adelson, Sports, Sports betting, Steve Wynn, Taxes, Technology, Tribal, Tropicana Entertainment, William Hill | 1 Comment

Danger, Will Robinson!

Posted on February 20, 2019 by David McKee

At a time when states are suing the Trump administration to preserve their online lotteries, a Florida legislator is moving in the opposite direction. State Rep. Will Robinson has introduced a bill that would permit only in-person sales of Florida … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Fertittas

Posted on February 13, 2019 by David McKee

Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta is facing trouble close to home. $30.5 million in liens have been levied for unpaid work done at $400 million The Post Oak hotel in Houston. Like Sheldon Adelson, Fertitta blames the primary contractor and … Continue reading →

Posted in AGA, Derek Stevens, Downtown, Economy, GLPI, Louisiana, MGM Resorts International, Palms, Problem gambling, Reno, Sports, Station Casinos, Texas, Tilman Fertitta, Wall Street | Comments Off

Sports books take Super Bowl hit

Posted on February 5, 2019 by David McKee

With 75% of bettors wagering on the New England Patriots, plus a “george” 53-1 side bet for in-store credit, FanDuel got taken to the woodshed during Super Bowl LIII, losing $5 million. “All of this combined to leave New England as … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arizona, Economy, Genting, Illinois, Las Vegas Sands, Marketing, New Jersey, Politics, Problem gambling, Resort fees, Singapore, Sports betting, Taxes, Texas | Comments Off

Cuomo bets on sports; Resorts World LV disowns own designs

Posted on January 16, 2019 by David McKee

It looks as though New York State will split the baby on sports wagering: Casino-based betting in 2019, mobile wagering in 2022. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has baked what Credit Suisse analyst Cameron McKnight calls “a small amount of sports … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Baseball, DFS, Genting, New Jersey, New York, Problem gambling, Sports betting, The Strip, Wall Street, William Hill, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

Sports betting gearing up in Pennsylvania; Downtown Grand expands

Posted on January 9, 2019 by David McKee

It will be all systems ‘go’ for sports betting at Parx Casino tomorrow if the casino successfully completes a test run today. This would make Parx the fourth Pennsylvania casino to offer sports wagering, preceded by Hollywood Casino, near Harrisburg, Rivers … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Downtown Grand, Genting, Greenwood Racing, International, Midnight Jim Gibbons, New Jersey, Penn National, Pets, Problem gambling, Rush Street Gaming, Sports, Sports betting | Comments Off

New strategy at Ocean Resort; What’s in your wallet?

Posted on December 12, 2018 by David McKee

Stuck in last place in the Atlantic City casino scene, Ocean Resort is going to try a new tack by supersizing its entertainment lineup, in what as described as a “cutthroat Atlantic City nightlife market.” Performers booked for Ocean’s 5,500-seat concert … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Bruce Deifik, Dan Gilbert, Entertainment, Hard Rock International, International, Iowa, Ohio, Problem gambling, Warner Gaming | Comments Off

Vegas ranks high for New Year’s Eve; MGM Springfield initiates bus service

Posted on December 10, 2018 by David McKee

WalletHub is out with a New Year’s Eve survey that ranks Las Vegas as the fifth-best city in which to celebrate the holiday, New York City (of course) led the list, followed by Los Angeles, Atlanta (see, we need casinos … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, California, Connecticut, Foxwoods, Georgia, Japan, Lawrence Ho, Marketing, Massachusetts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, New Hampshire, New York, Philippines, Problem gambling, Reno, Sports, The Strip, Transportation, Tribal | Comments Off

Quote of the Day

Posted on November 30, 2018 by David McKee

“Protecting vulnerable consumers is our prime concern, and it must be the priority for gambling operators too. There are robust requirements to safeguard players and prevent money-laundering which all businesses must adhere to if they wish to operate in the British … Continue reading →

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CG Technology avoids death penalty; SoCal: The wrath of Kahn

Posted on November 20, 2018 by David McKee

$1.75 million was the magic number to get CG Technology out of detention with the Nevada Gaming Commission. In addition, $250,000 will be laid on the Nevada Council for Problem Gambling, a settlement provision we can totally get behind. It … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Cantor Gaming, CityCenter, Environment, Macau, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Problem gambling, Regulation, The Strip, Tourism, Tribal, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

CG Technology in peril; Big first for New Mexico

Posted on November 14, 2018 by David McKee

GC Technology (formerly Cantor Gaming) hopes it can mollify the wrath of the Nevada Gaming Control Board with a $1.75 million settlement offer. CG is a repeat offender in the Silver State, which means that all options are on the table, … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Cantor Gaming, Cosmopolitan, Dining, Hard Rock Hotel, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Sands, M Resort, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, New Mexico, Palms, Penn National, Problem gambling, Regulation, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, The Strip, Tribal | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Affinity Gaming, Atlantic City, Cordish Co., Greenwood Racing, International, MGM Resorts International, Pennsylvania, Problem gambling, Tropicana Entertainment | 3 Comments

MGM Springfield disappoints; Ruffin makes peace

Posted on October 17, 2018 by David McKee

Publicizing revenue expectations is a dangerous thing. Just ask the four new casinos in upstate New York. Or Bruce Deifik in Atlantic City. When you don’t make your number (the dreaded Penn National Effect) it opens you up for no … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Connecticut, Culinary Union, International, Law enforcement, Macau, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Penn National, Phil Ruffin, Problem gambling, Rhode Island, The Strip | Comments Off

Florida amendment fading; Wynn Boston Harbor widens its appeal

Posted on October 12, 2018 by David McKee

All of Disney Worldwide Services‘ horses and all of the Seminole Tribes‘s men may not be able to get Humpty Dumpty, er, Amendment 3 past the ballot box. The amendment, which would make gaming expansion subject to direct popular vote, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Dining, Election, Entertainment, Florida, International, Internet gambling, Massachusetts, Problem gambling, Regulation, Seminole Tribe, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

Talking Stick mystery solved, sorta

Posted on September 18, 2018 by David McKee

Talking Stick is finally speaking, after having kept mum about a power failure that kept the casino closed for over a month and cost it god knows how many millions in revenue. It will reopen on Sept. 24 and promotions … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Caesars Entertainment, Churchill Downs, Entertainment, Indiana, Japan, Kentucky, Nevada, Problem gambling, Regulation, Technology, Tribal, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Caesars Entertainment, Environment, Hard Rock International, Harrah's, International, Internet gambling, Kentucky, Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Politics, Problem gambling, Regulation, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, Sports, Sports betting, Texas, Tribal, Virginia | 1 Comment

Good news, big and small

Posted on August 23, 2018 by David McKee

Last year, commercial casino revenues topped $40 billion for the first time ever, maxing out at $40.3 billion. States with casinos will be happy campers, as that windfall meant $9.2 billion in gambling taxes. The revenue surge was 3.5% according … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Internet gambling, Macau, Maryland, New York, Problem gambling, Tribal, Washington State, West Virginia, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

When in Rome …

Posted on August 16, 2018 by David McKee

… don’t advertise sports betting. Actually you can’t, thanks to a new “Dignity Decree” that was the first priority of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte‘s right-wing government. The provocation was a proliferation of gaming advertising during Italy‘s World Cup games. As a … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Australia, Baseball, Boyd Gaming, California, Eldorado Resorts, Environment, International, Marketing, Nevada, Penn National, Politics, Problem gambling, Regulation, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Tribal, TV, Wall Street | Comments Off

Sheldon’s sphere; Macao renewal delayed

Posted on July 23, 2018 by David McKee

In a wise move, Las Vegas Sands is investing $75 million in the event sphere being built behind Venelazzo by Madison Square Garden Co. By taking an equity position in the innovative venue, Sands presumably gains the potential to redeploy … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Iowa, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, MGM Resorts International, Nebraska, Problem gambling, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, Sports betting, The Strip, Tribal, TV | Comments Off

Sport of kings on wobbly legs; Sports betting races ahead in N.J., N.Y., flags in Pennsylvania

Posted on July 18, 2018 by David McKee

Were it not for racinos, we’d probably be talking about the sport of kings in the past tense. Handle at racetracks has fallen 50% in the last 15 years. However, slot machines have infused a billion dollars a year, keeping … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Cordish Co., DFS, Dining, Greenwood Racing, Horseracing, Internet gambling, Macau, New York, Pennsylvania, Problem gambling, Racinos, Regulation, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Taxes, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta | 1 Comment