Category Archives: Tribal

Vici Properties strikes again; Mohegan Sun pitches Japan

Posted on May 15, 2018 by David McKee

They came, they saw, they bought. Yes, Vici Properties has struck again, inking a bargain-price deal to acquire the Octavius Tower of Caesars Palace and Harrah’s Philadelphia. On paper, Vici is paying $507.5 million and $241.5, respectively, for the two assets. … Continue reading →

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Sports betting: A new era

Posted on May 15, 2018 by David McKee

Yesterday, the Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated ruling in Murphy v. NCAA and it was pure win for states and casinos itching to offer legalized sports betting, although there was some predictable disapproval. As Arizona Attorney General Mark … Continue reading →

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How much for a used Dragon?; Indiana good, Missouri ‘meh’

Posted on May 10, 2018 by David McKee

Believe it or not, there is “a lot of interest in the property at this time” according to Lucky Dragon Casino owner Andrew Fonfa, a contention independently verified by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. That being said, a Lucky Dragon sale is … Continue reading →

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Sheehan out at Scientific; Carry them back to old Virginny

Posted on May 8, 2018 by David McKee

Outgoing Scientific Games CEO (and Telemundo founder) Kevin Sheehan grew the company beyond recognition, increased revenue, reorganized its internal structure and aggressively paid down debt. So why is he being kicked upstairs to “senior advisor”? Your guess is as good … Continue reading →

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Culinary, Caesars clash; Resort fees repel visitors

Posted on May 3, 2018 by David McKee

It’s collective-bargaining time in Las Vegas and the Culinary Union is dickering with Caesars Entertainment through the media. “Having rooms with a ‘Do Not Disturb’ on for days makes me shaky. I am constantly going into a room that staff hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Boyd weathers challenges; MGM swoons

Posted on April 27, 2018 by David McKee

An alternate headline for Boyd Gaming‘s 1Q18 results might be “better than expected.” Although the company had modeled a $12 million-$15 million cash flow hit at Blue Chip from new, nearby Four Winds Casino, the company’s Midwest revenues came in … Continue reading →

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MGM sets Springfield date; Adelson hits pay dirt

Posted on April 26, 2018 by David McKee

Even as it’s using MGM Springfield as a catspaw to potentially land Wynn Boston Harbor, that didn’t prevent MGM Resorts International from announcing a date certain for the Springfield opening. Mark August 24 on your calendars, for that is the day … Continue reading →

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Looking for change in Illinois; Copperfield goes “Poof!”

Posted on April 19, 2018 by David McKee

Grand Victoria is such small potatoes in the MGM Resorts International portfolio that the Elgin riverboat’s management used to be farmed out to co-owner Hyatt Gaming (since succeeded by the Pritzker family’s RBG). The Elgin City Council is hoping that … Continue reading →

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Caesars branches out; Atlantic City’s apron strings loosened

Posted on April 18, 2018 by David McKee

Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora is beginning to put his stamp on the company (unless you count imposing parking fees and that was just copying MGM Resorts International.) Caesars has announced a joint venture with Meras Holding to build and … Continue reading →

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MGM Connecticut hopes fading … for now

Posted on April 12, 2018 by David McKee

MGM Bridgeport will have to wait a bit. According to Connecticut Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D), the best chance of passage of any gaming-related legislation is narrow. Expressing misgivings about the consequences of further diluting the Nutmeg State’s gambling … Continue reading →

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Study zings MGM; Galaxy resort vetoed

Posted on April 11, 2018 by David McKee

Allowing a fourth casino into Connecticut — and thereby abrogating its gaming compacts — could be extremely costly for the Nutmeg State. That’s the conclusion of a new study by casino pundit Clyde Barrow. He writes that the new casino … Continue reading →

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Sands running in Pennsylvania; Zinke inaction irks tribes

Posted on April 9, 2018 by David McKee

Las Vegas Sands is halfway out the door at Sands Bethlehem but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any unfinished business, like seeking a five-year extension of its gambling license. CEO Brian Carr flashed some impressive numbers before regulators: $1.5 … Continue reading →

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MGM owns Maryland; Rumble in Deadwood

Posted on April 5, 2018 by David McKee

MGM National Harbor continues to devour the Maryland market, hitting a record 40% market share last month, along with a best-ever $1.95 million/day in gross gaming record, for an overall gross of $60.5 million. Less pleasing for MGM execs: Slots … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Ellis Island; SLS in, Sahara out for now

Posted on April 4, 2018 by David McKee

Congratulations are in order to Ellis Island Hotel Casino & Brewery (not in that order of priority) on 50 years in business. What started as two menu items has grown into a beloved locals hangout whose karaoke nights are the … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas: Whales to the rescue

Posted on March 30, 2018 by David McKee

Las Vegas Strip gaming revenues far overshot projections for last month, finishing 11.5% higher, grossing $603.5 million. This is in large part due to baccarat revenues, a cosmic 82.5% higher on a staggering 59% increase in wagering, “likely reflecting some … Continue reading →

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Trump takes with one hand, gives with other

Posted on March 28, 2018 by David McKee

The Trump administration has lent a new meaning to ‘Indian giver,’ seizing $10 million held in escrow by the Pojoaque Pueblo while the latter tries to negotiate a new compact with New Mexico. The Pojoaque Pueblo had been operating without a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 22, 2018 by David McKee

“It was like, ‘Wow, you’re going to build a bingo hall in a field outside of Worley?’ It was a wetland. There were ducks floating around. It seemed pretty silly at the time.” — Public Affairs & Cultural Tourism Director Laura Stensgar … Continue reading →

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Steve, Elaine kiss, make up; Sooner State tribes to get tables

Posted on March 19, 2018 by David McKee

So Steve Wynn‘s downfall wasn’t the product of a massive, Elaine Wynn-led, female conspiracy after all? The mogul and his ex-wife have agreed to terms on their Wynn Resorts stock holdings. They have consented not to contest stock sales by … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania casino draws no bids; Louisiana: Raise the levies!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by David McKee

What if they gave a casino and nobody came? That’s literally what took place in Pennsylvania where the fifth mini-casino license received no bids. Nada. Nix. Bupkes. From this point forward, Valley Forge Casino and Lady Luck Nemacolin will be … Continue reading →

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Sands Bethlehem becomes Wind Creek; Brazil nixes casinos

Posted on March 12, 2018 by David McKee

Sands Bethlehem‘s buyers are letting no grass grow beneath their feet. The Poarch Bank of Creek Indians will rename the megaresort Wind Creek Bethlehem. It remains to be seen whether they’ll have to deal with unionizing the work force: So … Continue reading →

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