Category Archives: Regulation

This just in: Wynn fined, settles with Resorts World

Posted on January 28, 2019 by David McKee

Although it seemed as though the Nevada Gaming Control Board had forgotten about its investigation of sexual harassment at Wynn Resorts, it was merely running silent, running deep. It came to the surface today with a settlement agreement whereby Wynn … Continue reading →

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Survey says: Las Vegas bad for NFL; Power struggle in Macao

Posted on January 28, 2019 by David McKee

Put me in the one-third of Americans surveyed who wouldn’t give up their annual bonus to see their team win the Super Bowl. That’s one of the findings of a WalletHub study that, incredibly (at least to me) ranks Las … Continue reading →

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Japan lays down the law; Back to square one for Rush Street

Posted on January 25, 2019 by David McKee

Japan hasn’t issued requests for proposals for casino megaresorts — not that it has stopped companies like Hard Rock International from pitching their product to prefectures. However, the Japanese government is rolling out advertising regulations and they are stringent. The only places … Continue reading →

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Tunica blues; Monticello racino folds early

Posted on January 24, 2019 by David McKee

“An aquatic center? A practice soccer field? They could have reconstructed this entire neighborhood.” So says Tunica resident Larry James of the misguided priorities that are leaving the county high and dry as the casino boom implodes. It certainly seems … Continue reading →

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Adelson sparks firestorm

Posted on January 21, 2019 by David McKee

When Bill Miller was appointed CEO of the American Gaming Association, we speculated that his relationship with Sheldon Adelson would be “less strained” than that of predecessor Geoff Freeman. Indeed, that already seems to be the case. It would account … Continue reading →

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Oh, what a tangled web we weave …

Posted on January 21, 2019 by David McKee

… when we call our new casino Circa. An S&G source has done some research on the matter and found that “Circa” is trademarked to Michigan company NMH Acquisition. The Patent Office gave Circa “trademark serial number of 87960443.” NMH … Continue reading →

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Icahn power play at Caesars?; Big plans for Borgata

Posted on January 14, 2019 by David McKee

We all know that Carl Icahn has a sharp eye for undervalued assets. Caesars Entertainment stock fell 46% last year, making it ripe for the plucking. And pick it Icahn did, scarfing up enough to spur a 11.5% rally in … Continue reading →

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Clouded future for Ocean; Wynn keeps fighting

Posted on January 14, 2019 by David McKee

While the mainstream media has gone quiet over the sudden change of ownership at Ocean Resort, Global Gaming Business is reporting that lead owner Bruce Deifik didn’t leave voluntarily but was kicked out by other investors. Luxor Capital Group supposedly … Continue reading →

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MGM gets new admirer; Okada busted again

Posted on January 8, 2019 by David McKee

JP Morgan has initiated analyst-focus coverage of MGM Resorts International “as we see an increasingly favorable setup for 2019” that includes “relatively low expectations in Las Vegas.” Morgan analyst Joseph Greff applauded the upcoming pogrom of the MGM workforce, as well … Continue reading →

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Caesars fights human trafficking; Modified rapture in Macao

Posted on January 4, 2019 by David McKee

“Victims of human trafficking, including those involved in the commercial sex industry, do not choose to participate. Rather, they are manipulated, brainwashed and forced based on unforeseen and, oftentimes, seemingly inescapable circumstances. We are deeply committed to eliminating sex trafficking and all … Continue reading →

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Reid rages against the dying of the light; Michigan nixes Net bets

Posted on January 4, 2019 by David McKee

Nevada‘s most famous gaming regulator is dying. Harry Reid has pancreatic cancer and we’d say he’s throwing verbal restraint to the winds now that he has nothing to lose — but that has always been Reid’s style. The New York … Continue reading →

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Legitimate deal or scam?

Posted on December 28, 2018 by David McKee

Demystifying Las Vegas timeshares by Jessica Kane It’s well known that Las Vegas is a premier vacation destination for gamblers and risk-takers. But even the most experienced investors need to take caution when investing in Sin City timeshares. According to … Continue reading →

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SJM: Aren’t we special?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by David McKee

Sociedade de Jogos de Macau must think it’s pretty special. While its straggling Grand Lisboa Palace will stock some table games via the ‘cap-and-trade’ formula used by other operators, it has loftily informed the press that it expects the Macao … Continue reading →

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Ruffin over Miami; Satre to state Wynn’s case

Posted on December 10, 2018 by David McKee

“I look forward to entering the Miami gaming market through this acquisition. We have exciting plans for Casino Miami that we will be revealing in the near future.” With those words Phil Ruffin took possession of the $155 million casino, … Continue reading →

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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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Scratch one casino; Adios, Megabus

Posted on November 29, 2018 by David McKee

Tunica continues to hemorrhage casinos. The latest casualty is Tunica Roadhouse. Owner Caesars Entertainment is terminating gambling at the property, although the 135-room hotel will be kept operational. This makes Horseshoe Tunica Caesars’ only remaining casino in the market. The move … Continue reading →

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Sin City still sinful; Pot comes to the Strip

Posted on November 26, 2018 by David McKee

Las Vegas beat out Los Angeles by a comfortable margin to nab the top spot on WalletHub‘s survey of America‘s most-sinful cities, a category dominated by such activities as pathological gambling and smoking. Casino-enhanced cities dominated the list, with North … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 26, 2018 by David McKee

“They feel they have been mistreated, and no one in the state seems to care.” — former California gaming regulator Richard Schuetz on tribal litigation to stop ‘banked’ games in the Golden State’s card rooms.

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Slow news day

Posted on November 21, 2018 by David McKee

Effects of MGM Springfield on Connecticut tribal casinos are starting to show. To view the glass as half-empty, slot revenues at Mohegan Sun were down 17.5% last month and 15.5% lower at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The glass-half-full perspective is that … 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 →

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