Category Archives: Tribal

Adelson: Another one bites the dust

Posted on June 12, 2014 by David McKee

If Sheldon Adelson wants to protect America from underage gambling, he might start at his Sands Bethlehem casino. The casino has racked up $305,000 in fines in five years. Six incidents this year have incited the latest fine: $85,000. Casino … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on June 10, 2014 by David McKee

“Geronimo couldn’t go to court, but we can. Perhaps now we can finally receive the justice that’s been denied us for so long.” — Fort Sill Apache Tribal Chairman Jeff Haozous, on the tribe’s lawsuit against the National Indian Gaming Commission … Continue reading →

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Toppling dominoes in New York; Secret plan in St. Louis

Posted on June 6, 2014 by David McKee

Just like that, the E23 casino project near Albany is toast. But David Flaum won’t be asking for his $1 million back: He and partner Global Gaming Solutions have their eyes on Rensselaer now. GGS blamed the demise of E23 … Continue reading →

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Adelson winning one-sided war

Posted on June 5, 2014 by David McKee

If it appears that Sheldon Adelson is rolling to victory in his jihad against Internet gambling, it’s primarily because his opposition has gone belly-up. First, MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren called the battle “a fight we cannot win,” then … Continue reading →

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Hot air in Iowa, strong talk in Singapore

Posted on June 2, 2014 by David McKee

Despite the decisive, if not vehement rejection of his casino bid, Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett wants another bite of the apple. Why? Because it would a smoke-free casino, which Gov. Terry Branstad (R) supports. It’s Corbett who’s blowing smoke … Continue reading →

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Mohegan Sun liberated; Low blows struck in New York

Posted on June 2, 2014 by David McKee

Come year’s end, Mohegan Sun will be free of its management agreement with Trading Cove Associates. Liberty comes at a dear price: $900 million, or 5% of 15 years’ revenue. “If not for the Great Recession’s effect on Mohegan Sun’s … Continue reading →

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Station’s waning clout; Off the rez with SCOTUS

Posted on May 29, 2014 by David McKee

Station Casinos‘ insistence on re-litigating the issue of slot parlors in Nevada seems to have finally driven some officials to the end of their patience. Assembly Majority Leader William Horne (D, right), the industry’s primary water carrier, tried to plump for a … Continue reading →

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Penn, Cordish, Foxwoods all quit

Posted on May 29, 2014 by David McKee

Despite having missed — by several days — the deadline for getting their $1 million application fee refunded, Penn National Gaming and Cordish Gaming want their money back from New York State. Why? Because they have belatedly decided to scrap … Continue reading →

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Pacquiao impact punchless

Posted on May 29, 2014 by David McKee

April’s gaming numbers from Nevada were received with varying degrees of gloom. Not even a Manny Pacquiao fight could drive up the revenue figures, generally speaking. Baccarat, it goes without saying, was a different story, with 40% more revenue and … Continue reading →

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Massive tribal victory in SCOTUS; Bad day at Hard Rock?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by David McKee

We should probably brace ourselves for dramatic new interpretations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, following a surprising Supreme Court decision. The State of Michigan had been trying to get rid of a Bay Mills Indian Community casino that was … Continue reading →

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Skepticism in Atlantic City; Hope in Schenectady

Posted on May 21, 2014 by David McKee

Hard Rock International has decided to stop being coy about its interest in Revel Resort. It wants it … if the price is right. “We certainly looked at it. We participated in the process,” said Hard Rock CEO James Allen. “The question … Continue reading →

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More states covet Internet lucre; Steeplechase in New York

Posted on May 20, 2014 by David McKee

Pennsylvania is keeping a  close eye on Internet gambling in New Jersey. That much is clear from recent testimony before the House Democratic Policy Committee. “It can be regulated and controlled and … the existing technology can accurately locate players to prevent … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 19, 2014 by David McKee

“That’s up to my tribe as to what they choose to do. There are so many other ways to do economic development rather than just a casino. Now, don’t get me wrong, a casino is the fastest, most-efficient, money-making way.” — Mishewal … Continue reading →

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Japan fever

Posted on May 15, 2014 by David McKee

As the window slowly closes on casino legalization during the current session of the Japanese Diet, a fever seems to be overtaking the casino industry. Normally reasonable people are suddenly hyper-exaggerating their projections for gambling in the Land of the … Continue reading →

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New York: The rush is on; Baloney in Philly

Posted on May 13, 2014 by David McKee

New York State has come out with its required minimum casino investments, which range from $70 million to $350 million, although the reality is a complicated formula too tortuous to unravel here, laden with ‘ifs,’ ‘ands’ and ‘buts.’ (The $350 … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 13, 2014 by David McKee

“Like Lucy does with Charlie Brown, the Legislature keeps promising Floridians an overhaul of gambling in the state — then pulls the ball away.” — James L. Rosica, on the latest session of futility in Tallahassee.

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Boston gets bounced; Packer K.O.’s Sri Lanka; Cohen’s good deed

Posted on May 9, 2014 by David McKee

It could all wind up in court, further prolonging Wynn Resorts‘ and Mohegan Sun‘s agony, but for now Boston is a surrounding community. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously struck down Mayor Martin J. Walsh‘s demand for host-community status. Wynn was … Continue reading →

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Up, up and away … slowly

Posted on May 7, 2014 by David McKee

I’ve been putting off writing about riding the Vegas High Roller. Not because it isn’t a powerful new icon for the Las Vegas Strip (it is). Not because the ride isn’t smooth as silk. (It is.) And not because Caesars … Continue reading →

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Scott deal a dud?; Storm on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 29, 2014 by David McKee

Slim and none appear to be Florida Gov. Rick Scott‘s choices for a special session next month to ratify a casino compact with the Seminole Tribe. Legislators who note that the current compact doesn’t sunset until next year wonder what’s … Continue reading →

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This just in: Seminole deal near?

Posted on April 25, 2014 by David McKee

Someone “close to the negotiations” for a new tribal gaming compact in Florida tells The Associated Press the Gov. Rick Scott is feeling out legislative leaders about holding a special session in May. The reason: A new state/Seminole Tribe deal. … Continue reading →

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