Category Archives: Tribal

New casino in Alabama; Potential new scrutiny for Caesars; Second thoughts for Walker?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by David McKee

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is throttling the life out of the Cotton State’s electronic bingo industry. But, thanks to tribal sovereignty, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians has been able to this to its advantage. When Wind Creek Wetumpka … Continue reading →

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Slots and torts; Menominee don’t quit; Caesars scapegoats Suffolk

Posted on October 24, 2013 by David McKee

If you’ve probably seen, if there’s anything the manufacturing sector of the gaming industry likes to do better than make new slot games is to sue one another for patent infringement. The fun may be coming to an end. Rep. … Continue reading →

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Parx: Pay as you go; Muted rapture in California

Posted on October 23, 2013 by David McKee

Parx Casino in Raynham, Massachusetts, will cost $277 million. Parx has $231 million in the kitty. How does the company propose to make ends meet? It will erect a temporary slot facility while the permanent one is built. This temporary … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough in Wisconsin; Second chance in Biloxi

Posted on October 20, 2013 by David McKee

Approval of a Dairyland casino for the Menominee Tribe is still the longest of long shots, but there were faint cracks in the ice after a summit meeting earlier this week. Contrary to earlier reports, participants did a little bit … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 20, 2013 by David McKee

“Glitzier, more expensive casinos aren’t designed to attract troubled gamblers from down the street. Those people will find their way to whatever venue is available.” — the Tulsa World, editorializing on the new, Margaritaville-branded casino being built downtown.

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Atlantic City ‘Net betting gathers speed; Render unto Loveman

Posted on October 17, 2013 by David McKee

Three more casinos have been green-lit to take Internet wagers along the Boardwalk. As you know, Borgata had already been approved. The second license went to the Golden Nugget, which is running its own site, with assistance from Bally Technologies. … Continue reading →

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Meet Tim Wilmott; Go big or go home

Posted on October 15, 2013 by David McKee

Penn National Gaming‘s COO lays out his company’s operating philosophy in potted form. Going up. One city will get more casino than expected and another one might. In Tulsa, the tribally owned River Spirit Casino will add four hotel floors … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker, optimist; Having it both ways in Kentucky

Posted on October 14, 2013 by David McKee

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) must have an upbeat disposition. He’s going to try and get representatives of all of the state’s gambling-enabled tribes in a room this week. The subject, of course, is the Menominee Tribe‘s Dairyland proposal, which … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 14, 2013 by David McKee

“I had a migraine the whole last week when I was trying to assess this. It’s really disturbing when it’s all just because of politics. They’re taking families’ livelihoods away.” — Yurok Tribe Vice Chairwoman Susan Marsten on the federal … Continue reading →

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Yard sale at Caesars; Disney vs. Genting; New boss at Revel

Posted on October 11, 2013 by David McKee

“It’s a lot of crap.” That’s the verdict of one auctioneer, sussing out the surplus merchandise on view at The Rio, site of a big surplus-inventory sale by Caesars Entertainment. One doesn’t even have to be there to bid. You … Continue reading →

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New life for EuroVegas?; Trailer Station rides again;

Posted on October 10, 2013 by David McKee

Sheldon Adelson may have charmed out a back-door exemption to Spain‘s antismoking policy. The national government is drafting legislation that would give provinces wiggle room where the ban is concerned. Which means that Madrid could go ahead and give Adelson … Continue reading →

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And the winner is … Borgata; Black eased out; Kudos to Sands

Posted on October 10, 2013 by David McKee

Leading the field, Borgata received New Jersey‘s first Internet-gambling license and will begin test play on Nov. 21. Congratulations to Boyd Gaming and partner bwin.party for having their ducks in a row. Understated Borgata prexy Tom Ballance, “It’s always nice … Continue reading →

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Florida: Clear as mud; MGM lands Lakers

Posted on October 9, 2013 by David McKee

So, the Florida Lege commissioned this $400,000 study of casino expansion and nobody can agree on what it means. Spectrum Gaming Group, which performed the survey, is having to explain why it projected so much more revenue when Genting Group … Continue reading →

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Game time in Massachusetts;

Posted on October 8, 2013 by David McKee

Three casino firms got ready to rumble yesterday, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission heard pitches from all slot parlor applicants. It was a day characterized as filled with “glitzy renderings and plenty of big promises … soaring music, testimonials, and pictures … Continue reading →

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N.Y. casino expansion in danger; Macao: Full to bursting

Posted on October 3, 2013 by David McKee

A poll on Proposition One, conducted by Parkside Group, shows casino expansion in New York State enjoying a bare majority of 51%. If that doesn’t galvanize Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and other supporters into action, it ought to — especially … Continue reading →

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Florida: State of frustration

Posted on October 2, 2013 by David McKee

Given its mix of climate, tourism and geographic isolation from other U.S. casinos, Florida has always seemed a natural for casino expansion. Yet it remains — unless you’re the Seminole Tribe — a stubbornly disappointing market. That perception is unlikely … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts: The deadline that wasn’t

Posted on October 1, 2013 by David McKee

Yesterday was the day ultimate for filing casino applications in the state’s southeastern region. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe. Only KG Urban Enterprises actually bothered to file. Of course, the region is meant as a set-aside for the Mashpee Wampanoags … but … Continue reading →

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Busted!; Crystals off the block; Rumble in Macao

Posted on September 27, 2013 by David McKee

Archie Karas (real name Anargyros Karabourniotis), high roller and reputed casino cheat is cooling his butt in a Las Vegas jail cell right now. The advantage player is facing extradition on charges that he bilked Barona Casino out of eight grand … Continue reading →

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N.Y. GOP boss ixnays casinos

Posted on September 24, 2013 by David McKee

“This is not real economic development,” puts New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox, declaring his opposition to the pro-casino question on the Nov. 5 ballot. He buttressed his anti-casino stance by declaring gambling to be “a bust” in … Continue reading →

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Japan’s in; Chaperoned at Caesars; D.C. gridlock strikes again

Posted on September 19, 2013 by David McKee

A pro-casino group of lawmakers plans to introduce gambling-enabling legislation in the upcoming session of the Japanese Diet. Steve Wynn was quick to plunk $4 billion-plus on the table, while MGM Resorts International promises unspecified “billions.” It’s like a gold … Continue reading →

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