Category Archives: Sheldon Adelson

Atlantic City and Sandy’s silver lining; Adelson to cop a plea?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by David McKee

At the risk of taking Hurricane Sandy too lightly, in some respects the storm — currently on a path straight for Atlantic City — represents a strange blessing in disguise for the Boardwalk. With the city all buttoned up as … Continue reading →

Posted in Cretins, Current, Donald Trump, Economy, Election, Environment, Macau, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Tribal, Tropicana Entertainment | 1 Comment

Quote of the Day

Posted on October 26, 2012 by David McKee

“For my part, I have no problem characterizing these corporate-centric super-PACs as treasonous. They are designed to subvert American democracy and turn our country over to the moneyed aristocracy. Their aspirations are apostasy to the notion of democratic governance that … Continue reading →

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Zynga counterattacks; Fail, Caesar; Adelson honored

Posted on October 25, 2012 by David McKee

If the Stalin organs of the Zynga PR battery had fallen silent, it was only to reload. As predicted yesterday, Zynga is regrouping around Internet gambling as its new strategy of choice. Zynga unleashed “announced an exclusive partnership [with Bwin.party] … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Dan Lee, Donald Trump, Harrah's, International, Internet gambling, Maryland, MGM Mirage, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pinnacle Entertainment, Politics, Revel, Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, The Strip, Transportation, Tribal | 1 Comment

Boyd Gaming: Stardust memories

Posted on October 23, 2012 by David McKee

Shortly before Global Gaming Expo, I had a chance to sit down with Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith and query him on the company’s growth strategy, which will soon plant the Boyd flag in Kansas and Iowa. While many casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Bally Technologies, Boyd Gaming, Economy, G2E, Iowa, Kansas, Sheldon Adelson, Technology, The Strip | 5 Comments

Splitsville: Harrah’s and ‘Legends’; Wanna buy used Hooters?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by David McKee

If you want to see Legends in Concert at Harrah’s Las Vegas, better get a move on: The tribute act and Harrah’s LV “have mutually agreed” to go their separate ways on Dec. 30. This doesn’t mean that Caesars Entertainment … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Atlantic City, Current, Downtown, Entertainment, Goldman Sachs, Harrah's, Hooters, Planet Hollywood, Riviera, Sheldon Adelson, Tamares Group, The Strip | 5 Comments

Pinnacle saves September in Louisiana; Echelon under wraps; The red-headed stepkids of Station, Sands and Caesars

Posted on October 18, 2012 by David McKee

Folks down in the Pelican State had better things to do than gamble last month … like clean up after Hurricane Isaac. This might account for a 5% year/year decline in casino revenues. Louisiana‘s gambling venues grossed $200 million last … Continue reading →

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Election special 1: Oregon, Nevada, Michigan & Rhode Island

Posted on October 17, 2012 by David McKee

It’s time to wind up the S&G electoral machinery and look at casino-related ballot questions that you might be asked to weigh come November. In Arkansas, we’ve already had the piquant spectacle of a gambling ballot initiative that was struck … Continue reading →

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Some Wynn, some of the time

Posted on October 12, 2012 by David McKee

Having been eclipsed both as a political mover and shaker, and — dare I say it? — casino developer by Sheldon Adelson, the suddenly ubiquitous Steve Wynn appears to be trying to regain the spotlight. His recent KSNV-TV marathon landed … Continue reading →

Posted in Culinary Union, Current, International, Sheldon Adelson, Taxes, The Strip, TV, Wall Street | 2 Comments

Would you buy a used Monorail from these guys?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by David McKee

Let the record show that the American Gaming Association‘s daily SmartBrief is an invaluable one-stop shop for casino-related news stories, especially now that several of the leading Las Vegas-centric blogs have taken a dirt nap. However, if you can’t find … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Current, Economy, Harrah's, MGM Mirage, Sheldon Adelson, Taxes, The Strip, Tourism, Transportation | 5 Comments

Colony Capital and the Temple of Doom; Big Gaming’s come a long way, baby

Posted on September 25, 2012 by David McKee

Earlier today, I penned a 1.5-page Question of the Day on the recent past and dubious future of the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, which I habitually type as “Las Vegas Hilton.” Even if one confines the narrative to the … Continue reading →

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Hicks is back; Sheldon Adelson, misery broker

Posted on September 19, 2012 by David McKee

Give Caesars Entertainment for making a good call this week. It’s inked a one-year residency deal with American Idol winner Taylor Hicks to return to Bally’s, starting Oct. 17. Prices will still begin at a wallet-friendly $40/seat and, in light … Continue reading →

Posted in Colony Capital, Current, Economy, Election, Entertainment, Florida, Goldman Sachs, Harrah's, International, Movies, Planet Hollywood, Sheldon Adelson, Taxes, The Strip, Wall Street | 1 Comment

Sunny summer in Pennsylvania; Stanley Ho seen!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by David McKee

Except for a 4% slippage in July, the motto around Pennsylvania might be, “Cannibalization? What cannibalization?” The Keystone State has shrugged off new competition from Ohio, from New York City, from Revel in Atlantic City, and even from within the … Continue reading →

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Trump’s brand equity hits new low

Posted on September 17, 2012 by David McKee

… as in so deep you can’t reach it without the services of a bathysphere. S&G has argued for a long time, with demonstrable evidence, that Trump Entertainment Resorts has nothing to lose by dumping the Trump name from its … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Current, Donald Trump, Election, International, Marketing, Sheldon Adelson, TV, Wall Street | 2 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on August 20, 2012 by David McKee

It’s history in the (un)making: The fastest transition from winner to “loser” in the American epoch. Even Sheldon Adelson‘s associates at Crossroads GPS are getting the hell out of Dodge.

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Journos muzzled in Sin City

Posted on August 17, 2012 by David McKee

Sheldon Adelson couldn’t do it but Las Vegas Sun Publisher Brian Greenspun could. The hard-money-lending business in Las Vegas is a dodgy, high-risk one at the best of times and close scrutiny of it by Sun-related publications is especially touchy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulder Strip, Current, New York, North Las Vegas, Racinos, Regulation, Sheldon Adelson, Station Casinos, TV | 4 Comments

Taylor Hicks: Vegas’ newest star?; Adelson hates on Vegas

Posted on August 14, 2012 by David McKee

Last  night being my wonderful wife’s birthday, I took her out to dinner and thence to Taylor Hicks at Bally’s, now in the 10th week of an eight-week run (and, no, that’s not a typo). Big ups to Caesars Entertainment, … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Cordish Co., Current, Election, Entertainment, Harrah's, Iowa, Marketing, Maryland, Penn National, Planet Hollywood, Riviera, Sheldon Adelson, The Strip, Tourism, TV | 3 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on August 8, 2012 by David McKee

“A swift letter from [Sheldon] Adelson‘s lawyers produced an apology, and the removal of the offending [Democratic Congressional Committee] blogs. That made Adelson happy, according to a spokesman, who added, ‘More broadly, this should serve notice to those who would … Continue reading →

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“Surf”: What if they gave a Strip spectacular and nobody came?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by David McKee

You’ll have to pardon me today if I enjoy a victory lap, having beaten the dailies to the announcement of Surf The Musical‘s demise by a good 97 minutes.* (Suck that, Thomas F. Mitchell!) However, if you set store by … Continue reading →

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Adelson sees Wynn, raises him

Posted on August 7, 2012 by David McKee

Since Garth Brooks has been a money-spinner for Wynncore, rival Venelazzo is seeing Steve Wynn one Tim McGraw and raising him one Faith Hill. So there! Sheldon Adelson was (understandably) absent from today’s big announcement, which was the worst-kept secret … Continue reading →

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Put your money on Nevada!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by David McKee

No, not in some phony-baloney Chamber of Commerce way. I mean, there could be some good wagering to be had on behalf of Nevada were its sports books were to petition for the right (which is theirs, in principle, according … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Current, Election, Ohio, Sheldon Adelson, The Strip | 2 Comments