Category Archives: Security

Derby Day a dud; Bank cools on Resorts World LV

Posted on September 8, 2020 by David McKee

Seems that Churchill Downs was blowing smoke up Wall Street‘s keister about how well a delayed, spectator-less Kentucky Derby would perform. Last weekend’s Run for the Roses saw betting handle of $79.5 million, down 49% from last year. All races … Continue reading →

Posted in Churchill Downs, Dining, Donald Trump, DraftKings, Economy, Election, FanDuel, G2E, Genting, Hard Rock International, Health, Horseracing, Kentucky, Las Vegas Raiders, LVCVA, Macau, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, New York, Penn National, Rush Street Gaming, Security, Sheldon Adelson, Singapore, Sports, Sports betting, The Rio, The Strip, Tourism, TV, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Locals salvage Nevada results; Prez betting odds tighten

Posted on August 26, 2020 by David McKee

July revenue numbers are in for Nevada (-26% statewide) and the Strip is expectedly poor, down 39% ($330 million) and locals play is unexpectedly strong, off only 8% from last year. The statewide gross was $757 million and locals slot … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulder Strip, Boyd Gaming, Conventions, Downtown, Economy, Election, Health, Lake Tahoe, Laughlin, Mesquite, Pennsylvania, Reno, Security, Station Casinos, Technology, The Strip, Wall Street, Wendover | Comments Off

Caesars gets wrist slapped in Atlantic City

Posted on July 16, 2020 by David McKee

Casino developers with eyes for Atlantic City just got their biggest break in years—or at least since the demise of Trump Taj Mahal. Assuming the Eldorado Resorts takeover of Caesars Entertainment goes through (and there’s no reason to believe otherwise), … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Dining, Donald Trump, Eldorado Resorts, Health, International, Louisiana, Macau, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Penn National, Regulation, Security, Slot routes, The Strip, Twin River | 1 Comment

Encore Boston reopens and other good news

Posted on July 14, 2020 by David McKee

“It put a big smile on my face,” customer Marcia Hamilton said of Encore Boston Harbor‘s reopening last Sunday. We’ll have to take the smile on faith because employees and customers alike are required to wear PPE masks. Still, Encore … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Cretins, Dining, DraftKings, Economy, FanDuel, Health, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Sands, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Penn National, Real Estate, Security, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Tourism, Transportation, Tribal, Wynn Resorts | 3 Comments

“The calculus of reopening”

Posted on June 11, 2020 by David McKee

There seems to be a perception abroad in the land that, because Coronavirus is abating we’re out of the woods and can revert to pre-Covid-19 conduct. Reports of people wildly disregarding social distancing (now being downgraded to “appropriate distancing,” whatever … Continue reading →

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Indian Country keeping pace with the times

Posted on May 8, 2020 by David McKee

By guest contributor Robb Monkman Certain things in life can be a gamble but what about personal safety? Or, in the case of casinos, what about the safety of staff? Of course the answer seems obvious. Admittedly, the well-being of … Continue reading →

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What if they gave a casino and nobody came?

Posted on November 19, 2019 by David McKee

That’s what’s happening in Chicago, where nobody—and I mean nobody—is showing any interest in a new casino license. Gee, do you think it could have something to do with the 72% tax rate which effectively ensures that a Windy City … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Meruelo, Illinois, Macau, Politics, Sahara, Sam Nazarian, Scientific Games, Security, Taxes, Technology | 2 Comments

Churchill Downs in expansive mood; Cannery security faulted

Posted on October 31, 2019 by David McKee

Churchill Downs‘ third-quarter cash flow of $88 million was $7 million shy of Wall Street‘s expectation. The shortfall extended across all segments of CHDN business, although increased casino competition in Maine was one of the contributing factors. In terms of … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Boyd Gaming, California, Churchill Downs, Kentucky, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, Maine, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Racinos, Rush Street Gaming, Security, Sports betting, Tribal, Wall Street | Comments Off

Wynn sued … twice

Posted on October 7, 2019 by David McKee

Steve Wynn is the gift you wish wouldn’t keep on giving. Wynn Resorts has been slammed with two lawsuits in a week, thanks to Wynn’s libidinous proclivities. According to Casino.org, “Steve Wynn, pressured [women] to not talk with the media, only … Continue reading →

Posted in Dan Gilbert, Dining, Economy, Entertainment, Greenwood Racing, Hard Rock International, Marketing, Massachusetts, Mohegan Sun, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Regulation, Security, Sexual misconduct, Sports, Steve Wynn, Transportation, Wynn Resorts | 1 Comment

Dog ate Parx’s homework; Atlantic City Hilton sold … again

Posted on October 2, 2019 by David McKee

Parx Casino is out $1 million after overpaying its taxes and missing the deadline to file for a refund. So says a Pennsylvania judge. Parx had three years to rectify the overpayment and missed the deadline by a whopping six months. … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Colony Capital, G2E, Genting, Greenwood Racing, history, Japan, Mandalay Bay Massacre, MGM Resorts International, Politics, Resort fees, Rush Street Gaming, Security, Singapore, Sports, Sports betting, Taxes, Technology, Wall Street | 3 Comments

Like a Virgin: Mohegan Sun comes to Vegas

Posted on September 17, 2019 by David McKee

It’s official: Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment will be the casino manager of Virgin Hotel Las Vegas. “Aligning the MGE brand with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas extends our growing reach into yet another legendary global entertainment capital. Together with Virgin Hotels, experience seekers all … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars Entertainment, Charity, Culinary Union, Election, Entertainment, Genting, Hard Rock Hotel, Hard Rock International, International, Mohegan Sun, Problem gambling, Security, Station Casinos, Technology, The Strip, TV | 1 Comment

A Majestic idea; MGM’s Springfield angst

Posted on August 28, 2019 by David McKee

Anyone remember the Greek Isles? Anybody want to? Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Greek Isles site will midwife the $850 million Majestic Las Vegas, designed by Paul Steelman after the style of Paul Revere Williams. It will have … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arizona, Caesars Entertainment, CityCenter, Connecticut, Dining, Economy, Foxwoods, LVCVA, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, New York, Security, Technology, The Strip, Transportation, Wynn Resorts | 1 Comment

Quote of the Day

Posted on August 20, 2019 by David McKee

“Without being disparaging, Americans by nature are lazy when it comes to emergency-management decisions. Why would I sacrifice my clams casino if it’s a false alarm? If a fire alarm goes off in Europe, in Africa, in Ireland or Israel, … Continue reading →

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Genting’s been working on the railroad; California solons pitch sports betting

Posted on July 3, 2019 by David McKee

Genting Group evidently hasn’t given up on its casino aspirations in south Florida. The company is teaming with BYD Motors of China to propose a monorail between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Genting owns waterfront real estate in Miami it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars Entertainment, California, Florida, Genting, Japan, Macau, Pokergeddon, Politics, Problem gambling, Security, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, Sports betting, Technology, The Strip, Tourism, Transportation, Tribal, TV, World Series of Poker, Wynn Resorts | Comments Off

Heavy action prophesied for March Madness; Death at Bellagio

Posted on March 19, 2019 by David McKee

“Unlike any other sporting event in the country, March Madness attracts millions who fill out brackets, make casual bets with friends or wager at a legal sports book, which Americans can now do more than ever before.” With those words … Continue reading →

Posted in AGA, Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Current, Dining, Downtown, Entertainment, history, Internet gambling, Law enforcement, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, New Jersey, Ocean Resort, Palms, Security, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Tourism | 1 Comment

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

MGM hires robots; Pariplay saves rhinos

Posted on March 7, 2019 by David McKee

VitalVegas beat the mainstream medium to the news that MGM Resorts International is bringing to the Las Vegas Strip something it’s been test-driving at MGM National Harbor and MGM Springfield: automated bartenders. As you might guess this is part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Charity, Current, Economy, Internet gambling, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, Security, South Dakota, Sports betting, Technology, The Strip | 1 Comment

Caesars: The Icahn factor; Troubled Tilman; Brownout

Posted on February 18, 2019 by David McKee

If you’re a company that wants to prove that its stock is undervalued, you’ve got a definitive case when Carl Icahn buys into your company. And if you’re Caesars Entertainment and Icahn suddenly holds 10% of your stock, you’re officially … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Don Barden, Eldorado Resorts, International, Japan, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mohegan Sun, Regulation, Security, Sheldon Adelson, South Korea, Taxes, Texas, Tilman Fertitta, Wall Street | Comments Off

Death and debauchery

Posted on January 3, 2019 by David McKee

by Jessica Kane, special to Stiffs & Georges Nicknamed the City of Sin, Las Vegas is no stranger obscene behavior. Only, not all guests are satisfied by the usual debauchery. Read along to learn about six shocking crimes committed in … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Law enforcement, Mandalay Bay Massacre, MGM Resorts International, Security, Station Casinos, Westgate LV | 1 Comment

Berman returns; All-star New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 28, 2018 by David McKee

Don’t say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Lyle Berman, 77, who was once in on the ground floor of tribal gaming is now purchasing two companies with the purpose of merging them to form an e-sports major … Continue reading →

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