Category Archives: Steve Wynn

Steve Wynn drinks his own bathwater

Posted on November 3, 2009 by David McKee

I’ll confess to having been sufficiently out of touch not to have heard about the “Wynncore” parody site on which blogger Chuck Monster was laboring. Anybody who’s used the sluggish Wynn Resorts Web site will appreciate the home page (“Loading … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 31, 2009 by David McKee

“What [Steve] Wynn forgets is that his tired old trickle-down-and-deregulate song-and-dance is exactly what got us into this fine mess in the first place.” — Las Vegas CityLife Managing Editor Andrew Kiraly, on Wynn’s reinvention as a political pundit. CityLife … Continue reading →

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They’re just wild about Harry

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David McKee

Despite his (at best) tepid standing with the Nevada electorate — whether the right or the left — Sen. Harry Reid (D) has almost every important name in the casino industry in his corner. Sheldon Adelson may yet choose to … Continue reading →

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Case Bets: ColSux, Wynn, Agassi, Lake LV, ‘Vega$’

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David McKee

Proverbial “flu-like symptoms” have me feeling light-headed and rather woozy (a delayed reaction to Wayne Newton?), for which the doctor prescribes a dosage of Case Bets … Another ColSux sale: Struggling hotelier Columbia Sussex has, for the not-inconsiderable sum of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 28, 2009 by David McKee

“It’s not legal, and anyone who thinks this is legal is wrong. They are guilty of a misdemeanor if they do this.” — Steve Wynn, who’s not a lawyer but plays one in the newspapers. If he’d read a little, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 27, 2009 by David McKee

“The environment in China is much more free than here. Do they feel they are being deprived of their human rights? No.”  — Steve Wynn, doing his best Sheldon Adelson impersonation.

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Adieu F-bleau, hello Hollywood?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by David McKee

Look what just fell into the S&G mailbag: Beginning January 1, 2010 Penn National Gaming will partner with RPM Advertising to develop and execute a brand identity for Hollywood Casinos.  The full service assignment will incorporate research, brand development, media … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 23, 2009 by David McKee

“Steve Wynn was the worst offender on that score. Last year, he used his aircraft for a $1 million of personal travel, which Wynn [Resorts] shareholders paid for. To do $1 million worth of travel, I worked it out that … Continue reading →

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Aria drives prices … down

Posted on October 16, 2009 by David McKee

Contrary to repeated assertions by J.P. Morgan, it would appear that MGM Mirage is putting out promotional specials for Bellagio … and very aggressively so. Note however, that Steve Wynn's masterpiece is maintaining its price point and Aria is the … Continue reading →

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Great O'Day in the morning

Posted on October 16, 2009 by David McKee

Peepshow star/trainwreck-in-progress Aubrey O'Day likes to speak her mind, for whatever it's worth. Evidently the recklessly candid utterances of Ms. O'Day were worth not one, not two but, yes, three dispatches by Richard Abowitz. The fascination is understandable, given an … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on October 15, 2009 by David McKee

In less than an hour, Steve Wynn is going to make an extra-special, triple-secret, top-hush "entertainment announcement" via a Wynn Resorts Web-cast. Don't tell anyone but … he's going to reveal that Garth Brooks will be playing Encore. Which we … Continue reading →

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Macao giveth, Macao taketh away

Posted on October 13, 2009 by David McKee

Casino operators in Macao better make the most of the recent relaxation of visa quotas into the enclave. What the government gives with one hand, it partly reclaims with the other. Casino expansion remains out of the question and the … Continue reading →

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Why does Steve Wynn hate America?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by David McKee

Or maybe the question should be, What was Steve Wynn smoking before he told CNBC "Money Honey" Maria Bartiromo that Wynn Macau was making more than all other 30 Macao casinos combined? Perhaps he meant his joint is the single-highest-grossing … Continue reading →

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Case Bets: Reid, Goodman, Madison (Holly) & a kegger

Posted on October 12, 2009 by David McKee

As they say on Dancing with the Stars, in no particular order … Eight against Harry: For a speedy primer on the myriad challengers to Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), you can't go wrong with Jon Ralston's droll and speedy primer. … Continue reading →

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East Coast antics

Posted on October 12, 2009 by David McKee

Wrong again. There I was, thinking the proposed $10 million upfront fee for table games in Pennsylvania was a done deal when the GOP-controlled state Senate upped it to $15 million (and if you don’t pay by June 1, it … Continue reading →

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Case Bets: Reid, Goodman, Madison (Holly) & a kegger

Posted on October 12, 2009 by David McKee

As they say on Dancing with the Stars, in no particular order … Eight against Harry: For a speedy primer on the myriad challengers to Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), you can't go wrong with Jon Ralston's droll and speedy primer. … Continue reading →

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Story of the Year

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David McKee

I want the movie rights to this. 'Nuff said. We're #1! For an overdue change, Nevada leads the nation in a good category (first item). And, if you scroll waaaaaaaaaaaay to the bottom, there's an interesting bit about and airfare-and-room … Continue reading →

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What's a Trump casino worth?

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David McKee

Only $14 million in cash (plus a $100 million equity infusion), according to The Donald. Bondholders say, we’ll see your $115 million and raise you $100 million. The latter would recoup at least some — but not very much — … Continue reading →

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$300 mil for F'bleau?

Posted on October 6, 2009 by David McKee

That’s the latest; namely, that Penn National Gaming will put down less than $300 million as a “stalking horse” bid on Fontainebleau. Penn would also be on the hook for the costs of the project’s bankruptcy proceedings. Potentially getting a … Continue reading →

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Macao's blockbuster month

Posted on October 2, 2009 by David McKee

A flurry of good news to end the week, starting in Macao: September, the first month affected by a relaxation of severe visa restrictions imposed on the mainland, saw a 53% jump in Macanese gambling revenues. In terms of market … Continue reading →

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