Category Archives: Tribal

Arkansas casino a ladder out of poverty; Rodio confesses resort-fee addiction

Posted on August 8, 2019 by David McKee

Arkansas‘ evolution into a casino state is coming with surprisingly few growing pains. Which is not to say there isn’t a burden of expectations on the new properties. $350 million Saracen Casino Resort will be expected to alleviate the woes … Continue reading →

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Wynn, Station disappoint Wall Street

Posted on August 7, 2019 by David McKee

JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff took a look at Wynn Resorts‘ second-quarter numbers and deemed them “a mixed bag.” The good news: Cash flow in Las Vegas, expected to be $109 million, manifested itself at $137 million. The sorta-bad news: There … Continue reading →

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Caesars nixes Strip project; IGT in New England brawl

Posted on August 2, 2019 by David McKee

Caesars Entertainment has officially spiked the Kind Heaven immersive experience, part Blade Runner and part Jungle Book. VitalVegas author said of the Perry Farrell pipe dream, when it was unveiled last year, that the details ranged “from breathtakingly original to laughably … Continue reading →

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Wynn tops in U.S. casinos; Crown in hot water again

Posted on July 30, 2019 by David McKee

Steve Wynn got some love from the contributors to TripAdvisor, whose top-three-ranked casinos in America are Wynn Las Vegas, Encore and Beau Rivage, a vindication of Wynn’s spare-no-detail approach. However, Bellagio may be showing its age, clocking in at a … Continue reading →

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Tribes brush off Stitt; MGM riles Jewish community

Posted on July 29, 2019 by David McKee

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt‘s proposal to levy higher exclusivity fees on the Sooner State’s 134 tribal casinos continues to go over like a lead balloon. The guv finds himself in receipt of a letter from all of the state’s gaming-enabled … Continue reading →

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Strip buoys MGM, Sands

Posted on July 26, 2019 by David McKee

According to JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff, second-quarter results for MGM Resorts International “were better than (very subdued) investor expectations” on the Strip and in line with anticipation about Macao. Despite weak baccarat volumes in Las Vegas, the company performed “marginally … Continue reading →

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Atlantic City: It’s not just for daytrippers anymore

Posted on July 24, 2019 by David McKee

In an in-depth feature, the New York Times comes to the Boardwalk not to scorn but to celebrate Atlantic City and what it truly has to offer. How so? Consider that of twelve principal stops, only one (Ocean Casino Resort) … Continue reading →

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One city to rule them all; “Cats” is coming for you

Posted on July 23, 2019 by David McKee

Can you believe that San José, Costa Rica is the seventh-best place to gamble? It might the best casino town of which you’ve never heard, with 30 casinos and “a quite attractive exchange rate.” That’s the conclusion of a TravelTrivia.com … Continue reading →

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Lackluster in Louisiana; OK tribes stiff-arm Stitt

Posted on July 22, 2019 by David McKee

Whatever people in Louisiana were doing last month, gambling wasn’t it. Casino receipts were down 9% and you can’t blame it on the smoking ban in Baton Rouge (-13%), not when Lake Charles—the best market in the state—was nearly 10% … Continue reading →

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Sports wagering, ‘Net bets power New Jersey; Slow month in Pennsylvania

Posted on July 15, 2019 by David McKee

Despite being 7% down on a same-store basis, Atlantic City casino revenues grew 14% last month. The $236 million gross represents a 3.5% downturn in slot winnings (down 8.5% same-store) but a 26% jump at the tables (down 3.5% same-store). … Continue reading →

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Eldorado’s clearance sale

Posted on July 15, 2019 by David McKee

Eldorado Resorts continues to slim down as it prepares for a takeover of Caesars Entertainment. Assuming the deal as a fait accompli, it is ditching Isle of Capri Kansas City in favor of Harrah’s North Kansas City. It is also … Continue reading →

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Case Bets

Posted on July 11, 2019 by David McKee

Although we’ve learned to take Moulin Rouge revival projects with a shakerful of salt, the latest round of interest is drawing some serious players, such as the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. Its piquant plan would mix affordable housing, dining and—yes—a … 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 →

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Whales super-lucky on the Strip; New Jersey tops Nevada

Posted on June 28, 2019 by David McKee

Last month was the busiest in McCarran International Airport history, seeing 4,590,539 arrivals and departures. Unfortunately for the casinos, this did not translate into record prosperity. Far from it. Gross gaming revenue toppled 11% to $517.5 million. Slots were a bright … Continue reading →

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Station diversifies; Caesars retrenches

Posted on June 19, 2019 by David McKee

Scott Roeben of VitalVegas continues to beat the mainstream media to the breaking stories in Sin City. His latest scoop has Apex nightclub at the Palms seeing a coup d’etat. Clique Hospitality is gone and now Station Casinos will try … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, California, Culinary Union, Eldorado Resorts, Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, North Las Vegas, Station Casinos, Tribal | 4 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on June 18, 2019 by David McKee

“While the photos and videos may appear alarming, we want to reassure the public that River Spirit, including the 27-story hotel, Margaritaville and Ruth’s Chris restaurants, and both our gaming floors remain unaffected by the water surrounding our property. We will … Continue reading →

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Arkansas casino nixed; Casino industry picks political winners, losers

Posted on June 17, 2019 by David McKee

Moving rapidly, the Arkansas Racing Commission unanimously granted a license to the Quapaw Tribe to build a casino in Jefferson County. (The tribe responded that it would be equally prompt in building $350 million Saracen Casino Resort. In the meantime slots … Continue reading →

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Twain returns; Sports betting set for New York

Posted on June 17, 2019 by David McKee

Shania Twain‘s Colosseum residency was one of the shortest in memory but Caesars Entertainment evidently still has confidence in the midriff-baring C&W icon. It’s booked Twain into the cavernous Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood, starting Dec. 6, although you can … Continue reading →

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Ho renews ‘Dancing Water’; Florida hits high-water mark

Posted on June 14, 2019 by David McKee

Succeeding where Cirque du Soleil failed, Melco Resorts & Entertainment has extended the contract of aquatic spectacle House of Dancing Water. The production show, which premiered in 2010, was originally set to run 10 years but will last for an … Continue reading →

Posted in AGA, California, Cirque du Soleil, Cordish Co., Eldorado Resorts, Entertainment, Florida, Hard Rock International, Internet gambling, Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Pennsylvania, Rush Street Gaming, Tribal | 1 Comment

Big month for Hard Rock Atlantic City; Sunset Station unionizes

Posted on June 14, 2019 by David McKee

Atlantic City‘s two heaviest hitters had a not-so-merry month of May. Borgata fell 15%, to $52 million, and Tropicana Atlantic City tumbled 18%, landing at $25 million and ceding second place for the first time to Hard Rock Atlantic City … Continue reading →

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