Category Archives: Sexual misconduct

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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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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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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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 December 3, 2018 by David McKee

“It started out to give a man a back rub, but in many cases it turned into something far worse than that, elevated to a serious crime, in some cases sexual batteries.” — former Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter, … Continue reading →

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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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Churchill Downs aims for Nashville; Goodbye, Sigma Derby

Posted on November 19, 2018 by David McKee

Late last week, Churchill Downs was awarded a racing license in Oak Grove, Kentucky, putting CHDN within an hour’s drive of the Nashville market. The plan is to invest $150 million in a racing oval, a hotel and — most … Continue reading →

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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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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 24, 2018 by David McKee

“The President of the United States says it’s OK to grab women by their private parts.” — Quote attributed to Southwest Airlines passenger Bruce Michael Alexander, who allegedly did a Steve Wynn on a female passenger.

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About-face in Florida; Fear and litigation in Las Vegas

Posted on October 3, 2018 by David McKee

While it’s a little early for S&G to be making political endorsements in 2018, we’ve had a change of heart regarding Voters in Charge, a constitutional amendment that would strip the Florida Legislature of its power to control gambling expansion … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 3, 2018 by David McKee

“They persecuted Jesus and look what happened. [I’m] not saying Mr. Cosby’s Jesus, but we know what this country has done to black men for centuries.” — Bill Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt, on behalf of the nation’s most famous convicted … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on September 30, 2018 by David McKee

“You’re telling all women that they don’t matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them.” — sexual assault victim confronting Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake (R) after … Continue reading →

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MGM Springfield a hit; Prolonged anxiety for Wynn

Posted on September 17, 2018 by David McKee

We’ve become so inured to casinos highballing attendance figures that it comes as a pleasant surprise when one opens to business that exceeds expectations. Such is the case with MGM Springfield, which is seeing 50,000 customers per weekend day and … Continue reading →

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Resort fees rethought; Yokohama rejects casinos

Posted on September 6, 2018 by David McKee

Congratulations, Scott Roeben. Analyst Cameron McKnight of Credit Suisse is a Vital Vegas reader and cites it in his latest investor note. He also mentions a publication with which I’m not familiar, LV Locally, when writing “that several Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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State of D-nile; Red-tag sale at Caesars

Posted on September 5, 2018 by David McKee

Xstal Campbell, a former dancing barmaid at The D, will be testifying before the Nevada Gaming Control Board today, along with other, unidentified casino workers. The subject will be sexual harassment. Ms. Campbell, who also will try her case before … Continue reading →

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More woes for Wynn; Unlucky 13 in Macao

Posted on August 3, 2018 by David McKee

Update: All charges in this case were dismissed, as the alleged rape was found to be a fabrication. Wynn Las Vegas‘ status as the poster child for sexual assault on the Las Vegas Strip just got another boost. SoCal dentist Poria … Continue reading →

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MGM lauds Springfield as Mandalay Bay woes increase

Posted on July 25, 2018 by David McKee

MGM Resorts International is targeting Hartford (and five other media markets) with its initial TV spot for MGM Springfield, whose opening is now less than a month away. The ad, which you can see for yourself, has shoutouts to virtually … Continue reading →

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Elaine backs Satre; MGM running for cover

Posted on July 17, 2018 by David McKee

Global Gaming Business has revealed that National Center for Responsible Gaming President Phil Satre was the hitherto-undisclosed candidate that Elaine Wynn was proposing for the Wynn Resorts board chairmanship. Said board rejected Satre — a short-sighted move that reeks of insecurity. … Continue reading →

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Sheldon snuggles up to Commies; Elaine tests her clout

Posted on July 10, 2018 by David McKee

If toupée-collecting Sheldon Adelson were offered the chance to build Venetian Tehran he’d immediately become a peacenik regarding Iran, a country he lusts to nuke. Instead of making nice with mullahs, he’s doing the next best thing, warbling sweet nothings to Kim … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on July 9, 2018 by David McKee

“Yeah, and Steve Wynn was the only person doing bad things at Wynn Resorts, and he was also the only casino executive in Las Vegas harassing women, and not a single other person knew about anything he was doing except … Continue reading →

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