Category Archives: Tribal

MGM lawsuit clarified; Circumspect Caesars

Posted on July 19, 2018 by David McKee

Contrary to what early press reports led us to believe, MGM Resorts International‘s counterclaim against victims of the Mandalay Bay Massacre does not affect any of the active cases now moving forward against the casino giant. The Associated Press says, “The … Continue reading →

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Casa Shenandoah closes; Culinary escalates tactics

Posted on July 12, 2018 by David McKee

Call it a day for another Wayne Newton business venture. Mr. Las Vegas is closing Casa Shenandoah to the public, no reason given (although a recent break-in might have influenced the decision). “It is the Applicant’s intent that the property revert … Continue reading →

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Indian giver; Casinos in India?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by David McKee

We’ve warned against turning the tribal-recognition process over to Congress and a bill singling out a California tribe for special treatment would seem to be an object lesson in the “Why.” Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R) wants to reinstate Ruffey Rancheria, … Continue reading →

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A tale of four states

Posted on July 10, 2018 by David McKee

Illinois‘ casino industry has never recovered from the Great Recession. We’ll never know if it would have done so but the inception of slot routes has basically nipped any recovery in the bud. As such, the Land of Lincoln will … Continue reading →

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Churchill Downs deal goes south; Robocops at Pechanga

Posted on July 10, 2018 by David McKee

Early yesterday, Churchill Downs and Eldorado Resorts announced that they were deep-sixing the sale of Eldorado’s Lady Luck Vicksburg, although Churchill Downs’ purchase of Presque Isle Downs remains in play. Evidently, Churchill Downs was uncomfortable with Federal Trade Commission inquiries … Continue reading →

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Big business in Maryland; Pricey New York-New York goof

Posted on July 6, 2018 by David McKee

The gap between the haves and have-nots in Maryland widened last month, as the state’s gaming revenue boomed 14% upward. The good news is that every casino had a revenue-positive month. MGM National Harbor, of course, led the pack, grossing $59 … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on June 27, 2018 by David McKee

“The casino proposal is not dead. It’s just in a very deep state of hibernation.” — White Earth Nation casino opponent Ty Dayton on a gaming proposal that may be about to taken off life support, following a tribal election … Continue reading →

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Atlantic City primed for openings; Tokenism at AGA

Posted on June 27, 2018 by David McKee

“Do I think the gaming market ever comes back to close to $6 billion in revenue? No. Not even close,” Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen said of Atlantic City. “If a brand like Hard Rock fails in Atlantic City, the … Continue reading →

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D-Day for Ocean Resort near; MGM’s tax bonanza

Posted on June 25, 2018 by David McKee

Bruce Deifik really is a gambler: He bought Revel sight unseen, lead investor in the $200 million purchase. If Glenn Straub‘s bizarre interregnum as owner was a lesson in how not to behave in Atlantic City, Deifik has been a … Continue reading →

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Deluge at MBay; Adelson weighs Vietnam

Posted on June 21, 2018 by David McKee

It was back to business today at Mandalay Bay after a ruptured water main inundated the convention center. At first, a leak in Shark Reef Aquarium was feared before the actual breach, between the first and second floors, was isolated. … Continue reading →

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East Windsor, Take Two; MGM, Sands eat Ho’s lunch

Posted on June 15, 2018 by David McKee

“From the start, we pledged to create a world class facility that will be a draw for people throughout the entire region,” said Mashantucket Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler of the tribe’s satellite casino in East Windsor. Nice try, Mr. Chairman, … Continue reading →

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Another administration scandal?; Ocean Resort ready to go

Posted on June 14, 2018 by David McKee

Connecticut‘s congressional delegation continues to make noise about the yes-no-maybe nature of the Trump administration’s handling of the Mohegan Sun/Foxwoods Resort Casino compact to build an off-reservation casino in East Windsor. Wrote Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. … Continue reading →

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Midwest torpor; Freeman says goodbye

Posted on June 11, 2018 by David McKee

A wave of prosperity among Midwest casinos has hit the wall, at least for the near term. Indiana and Missouri joined Illinois, Ohio and Iowa in reporting flat year/year gaming revenues for May. In Indiana, gamblers were losing 15.5% more … Continue reading →

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Illinois doldrums; The dog ate her homework

Posted on June 7, 2018 by David McKee

Although all but two of its casinos were revenue-negative last month, Illinois gaming revenues were flat. The primary driver was Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, leaping 11% to $42 million (or over 1/3 of the state’s $120 million gross). Long-suffering … Continue reading →

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Delaware leads the way; Las Vegas tourism rebounds

Posted on June 6, 2018 by David McKee

A Delaware sports book took 36 bets in its first 20 minutes of operation yesterday, making it the first state outside Nevada to capitalize on the Supreme Court‘s recent legitimization of sports wagering. “In New York, we would go right to the … Continue reading →

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Macao disappoints Wall Street; Tribal troubles

Posted on June 1, 2018 by David McKee

Wall Street was expecting 18.5% gaming-revenue growth out of Macao last month. It got ‘only’ 12%, the Street not having taken an abbreviated Golden Week into account. Furthermore, the enclave had a hard act to follow, its revenue having vaulted … Continue reading →

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April is the kindest month

Posted on May 31, 2018 by David McKee

Gaming grosses were up 5% on the Las Vegas Strip last month and locals casinos did spectacularly well, seeing a 14% increase. The statistics are even more impressive when you take into account one less weekend day than in 2017 … Continue reading →

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Culinary confronts Caesars

Posted on May 31, 2018 by David McKee

If Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli is any indicator, Wall Street is sanguine almost to the point of complacency about contract talks in Las Vegas. He calls the chances of a strike “low” although he thinks negotiations could drag on … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas thrives; Palms ad backfires

Posted on May 30, 2018 by David McKee

Yesterday, we spotlit the Debbie Downer view of Las Vegas of one online columnist. And while a lengthy slide in visitation numbers remains a concern, dark and anecdotal snapshots of Sin City are contradicted by the numbers. The latter are … Continue reading →

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“Ready to roll”

Posted on May 18, 2018 by David McKee

That’s what the leading gaming powers in California are now that the Supreme Court has scotched the Bradley Act. If National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernest Stevens is correct, Internet gaming is so yesterday in the Golden State and sports … Continue reading →

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