Category Archives: Technology

Ground broken for Connecticut casino; Big Brother is watching you in Japan

Posted on March 7, 2018 by David McKee

In a damn-the-torpedoes move, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun leaders moved forward with demolition of the cineplex that will give way to a satellite casino in East Windsor. Although only 100 people showed up for the event, spirits were … Continue reading →

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Caesars takes the lead; Fortune Cup comes to Vegas

Posted on February 20, 2018 by David McKee

In the wake of yet another senseless mass shooting, Caesars Entertainment is making guest security a priority (not to imply that it wasn’t earlier). From now on, Caesars security personnel will be empowered to enter guest rooms once every 24 hours, … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Boulder Strip, Culinary Union, Derek Stevens, Downtown, Genting, Harrah's, Law enforcement, Mandalay Bay Massacre, MGM Mirage, Regulation, Technology, The Strip, Tropicana Entertainment, Wynn Resorts | 2 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on February 6, 2018 by David McKee

“Everything we do around e-sports is going to be mainstream. E-sports are getting more popular. Traditional sports are becoming less relevant. If you look at the PGA Tour, the average age of a fan [is] 69 years old. Major League … Continue reading →

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Wynn’s disgrace continues; Robots overthrow Las Vegas

Posted on February 1, 2018 by David McKee

It’s getting to the point that one wishes Steve Wynn would just go away quietly and take the saga of his sagging, septuagenarian genitals with him. But the news is rarely convenient like that. Fox News is reporting that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Colony Capital, Economy, GLPI, history, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Regulation, Steve Wynn, Technology, Unite-Here | 3 Comments

MGM Cotai gets rave review; Cracking the Millennial code

Posted on January 29, 2018 by David McKee

MGM Grand Cotai continues to miss opening deadlines, the latest obstacle being the government’s continued failure to issue a hotel license. “The licence application for the opening of the five-star hotel MGM Cotai and establishments inside the property is still … Continue reading →

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New York-New York boosts thrill quotient; Seminoles play with fire

Posted on January 23, 2018 by David McKee

As rollercoaster rides go, New York-New York‘s is reassuringly tame. Perhaps in recognition of that, MGM Resorts International is going to kick things up a notch with digital augmentation. According to the Los Angeles Times, “The 3½-minute virtual reality experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Donald Trump, Election, Florida, Genting, International, Internet gambling, Japan, Massachusetts, MGM Mirage, Politics, Problem gambling, Seminole Tribe, Taxes, Technology, The Strip | 1 Comment

Wynn springs a surprise; MGM feeds the needy

Posted on January 23, 2018 by David McKee

Steve Wynn‘s conference calls tend to be dramatic and yesterday’s was no exception. El Steve announced a 2,500-room hotel for the old New Frontier/Plaza/Alon site. Breaking precedent, he would join it with Wynncore by virtue of the Las Vegas Strip‘s … Continue reading →

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Possible breakthrough in Mandalay Bay shootings; Trump Int’l rated a “s***hole”

Posted on January 17, 2018 by David McKee

Authorities are hinting about an indictment coming down in the Mandalay Bay massacre but are being coy as to whom it will target. Information released thus far by those investigating the crimes suggests that — despite having been out of … Continue reading →

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SLS sale accelerates; New corruption worry for Macao

Posted on January 16, 2018 by David McKee

Lucky Dragon Casino‘s sudden demise had a dramatic effect on the sale of SLS Las Vegas, getting owner Stockbridge Capital Partners — no doubt newly aware of its precarious position — back to the bargaining table with Meruelo Group. According to … Continue reading →

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Carnage in Pennsylvania; Fortune Cup takes on Sigma Derby

Posted on January 15, 2018 by David McKee

*Slot revenues at Pennsylvania casinos are in and if JP Morgan‘s numbers are correct they were terrible. According to Morgan analysts slot winnings dove 27%, bottoming out at $187.5 million. Worst off was Sands Bethlehem ($25 million), sinking 44%, followed … Continue reading →

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He came to rob New York; MGM Cotai delays opening

Posted on January 11, 2018 by David McKee

Security at MGM Resorts International properties just got another black eye. In a dead-of-night robbery, an armed man — complete with clichéd stocking cap — stuck up the casino cage, then had the brass to escape via taxicab. (Imagine it: … Continue reading →

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Disney teams with casino owners; Tribes on the march

Posted on January 11, 2018 by David McKee

In the strangest coalition I have ever seen, the anti-casino Disney empire has joined with the Seminole Tribe to author a proposal that would take casino approval out of the hands of the Legislature (which hasn’t done a great job, … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Dan Gilbert, Election, Florida, history, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Racinos, Technology, Tribal | 2 Comments

Where’s the outrage?; Religion and slots mix

Posted on January 3, 2018 by David McKee

Donald Trump‘s move to take tips out of workers’ pockets and put them in managements hands has poked an 800-lb. gorilla, in the form of the AFL-CIO. It was wrong when Steve Wynn did it as business policy and it’s … Continue reading →

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There’s new life at F-blew; Casinos neglect safety plans

Posted on December 29, 2017 by David McKee

Contrary to some of his early pronouncements about Fontainebleau, new owner Steven Witkoff isn’t sitting on his asset but is pursuing roughly $2 billion of the $3 billion that will be required to finish the eye, er, glittering megaresort. He’s … Continue reading →

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Strip loses, locals joints win; Aristocrat hooks Big Fish

Posted on November 30, 2017 by David McKee

Given the robustness of October 2017, last month’s Las Vegas Strip revenues ($529 million) were already facing a difficult comparison and the Stephen Paddock shooting spree didn’t help matters. Gambling revenues fell 6% last month along Las Vegas Boulevard. (Statewide, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aristocrat, Boulder Strip, Churchill Downs, Downtown, Entertainment, Internet gambling, Lake Tahoe, Laughlin, Mandalay Bay Massacre, Mesquite, North Las Vegas, Reno, Technology, The Strip | 2 Comments

Wall Street loves Station; New wine in old bottles

Posted on November 28, 2017 by David McKee

Wall Street has identified one beneficiary of the tax bill currently before Congress: Station Casinos. As how it will affect those sought-after Millennials, well, companies like Station may have to re-do their math. (Pillaging discretionary income for people making less … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 24, 2017 by David McKee

“In each of these games, the random number generator will pick essentially a maximum win for the player. So, in the case of Deep Sea Saga, the maximum number of special gems is 10. But, in some games it might … Continue reading →

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Bullish Boyd; Inside Station’s crystal ball

Posted on November 13, 2017 by David McKee

Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli met with Boyd Gaming‘s brain trust and liked what he heard, but I’ll let him tell it in his own words: “Within Las Vegas, management is encouraged by unrated play, particularly in the Downtown segment, … Continue reading →

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Green Valley Ranch unionizes; Downtown shuttle dinged

Posted on November 10, 2017 by David McKee

Properties in the Station Casinos empire continue to topple like dominoes before Unite-Here. Yesterday Green Valley Ranch became the fourth Station-owned or -managed casino to vote for unionization, with a 78% mandate. “Over the course of organizing, I’ve picketed, protested, and … Continue reading →

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Tally-ho, friends!; NY State casinos cry uncle

Posted on October 30, 2017 by David McKee

As Sigma Derby games at MGM Grand and The D continue to eke out a perilous existence, getting by on spare parts cannibalized from other machines, they have a new rival. Konami Gaming has taken note of the enduring popularity … Continue reading →

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