Category Archives: TV

When money talks, few are deaf

Posted on October 12, 2012 by David McKee

When addressing the subject of Sheldon Adelson (must we?), the extent to which he has stolen Wynn’s thunder and lightning was made manifest by a lengthy Politico.com profile. Adelson (right, ca. 1998), who can often behave like a colicky infant, … Continue reading →

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Some Wynn, some of the time

Posted on October 12, 2012 by David McKee

Having been eclipsed both as a political mover and shaker, and — dare I say it? — casino developer by Sheldon Adelson, the suddenly ubiquitous Steve Wynn appears to be trying to regain the spotlight. His recent KSNV-TV marathon landed … Continue reading →

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You can’t cure stupidity

Posted on October 11, 2012 by David McKee

For the record, I wouldn’t know John Oceguera from a manhole cover and the amount of ‘truthiness’ in this ad is of no concern to me. But it’s in heavy rotation on Las Vegas TV stations and makes me grind … Continue reading →

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Steve Wynn attends vice-presidential debate in drag

Posted on October 11, 2012 by David McKee

Just kidding … but I made you look!

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Black man frightens Steve Wynn, Part Two; MGM: Time to forget Harmon?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by David McKee

As Yahoo‘s Jeff Macke cuttingly puts it, he “found a real, live businessman who creates jobs,” thereby providing a Steve Wynn-to-sanity translation, courtesy of CIO Advisors‘ Hugh Johnson. If Wynn were truly being honest, he’d cut to the quick: He’s … Continue reading →

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Black man frightens Steve Wynn, Part One

Posted on October 10, 2012 by David McKee

Update: Today, Wynn got into the act in the ongoing Big Bird charade. As Steve Sebelius points out, it’s meaningless posturing, nothing more. Life’s been good to Steve Wynn. How good? Well, if you or I talked like a crazy … Continue reading →

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And Columbus makes three …

Posted on October 9, 2012 by David McKee

Fittingly, Penn National Gaming chose Columbus Day to open its newest casino, in the Ohio city that bears the name of the man who didn’t quite discover America in 1492. With 3,000 slots and 100 tables, it’s loaded for bear. … Continue reading →

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Bacchanalia at Caesars; I’ll take the Mubarak Suite, please

Posted on September 28, 2012 by David McKee

Despite rampant neglect elsewhere on the Strip, Caesars Entertainment continues to take good care of its namesake, Caesars Palace. A Wednesday-night visit disclosed that myriad schlock retailers had been banished, as Jay Sarno‘s toga party tries to keep pace with … Continue reading →

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Our brief national nightmare is over

Posted on September 27, 2012 by David McKee

Within 48 hours of the traveshamockery in Seattle, the NFL‘s imperious bid to break the referees’ union has collapsed. The league has agreed to terms that amount to total capitulation. Zebras 1, NFL -1 (counting collateral damage inflicted upon fans). … Continue reading →

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History is a lie … just ask the NFL

Posted on September 25, 2012 by David McKee

Two things give me reason today to ponder the line of thinking which holds that history is a construct formed by the winners — an agreed-upon narrative that keeps up from asking too many pesky questions. First, tonight is the … Continue reading →

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Yellowtail = douchetastic; Hyde & seek

Posted on September 21, 2012 by David McKee

If you’re ever tempted to envy those of us who must attend media events for restaurants: Don’t. They’re a chore — crowded, noisy and sprinkled with microbes of food that is usually grossly unrepresentative of the daily bill of fare. … Continue reading →

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Study those sample ballots!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by David McKee

Here is an entertaining — and dare I say nostalgic? — way of issuing my biennial missive on the importance of voting … and of not overlooking that stuff at the bottom of your ballot. Casino-related initiatives will be voted … Continue reading →

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Trump’s brand equity hits new low

Posted on September 17, 2012 by David McKee

… as in so deep you can’t reach it without the services of a bathysphere. S&G has argued for a long time, with demonstrable evidence, that Trump Entertainment Resorts has nothing to lose by dumping the Trump name from its … Continue reading →

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The rains came, 9/11/12

Posted on September 11, 2012 by David McKee

It may not be a David Lean epic but this video gives you an idea just how heavy the waters were on the Las Vegas Strip, over by Harrah’s Las Vegas. Strangely, local TV stations are concentrating upon the effects … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on September 10, 2012 by David McKee

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The 2012 People’s Party Congress of Charlotte – Youth Vote www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive Life is too short for watching political conventions and … Continue reading →

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Our long national nightmare has ended

Posted on September 4, 2012 by David McKee

Last week, in fulfillment of the wishes of both New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and myself, the “reality” series Jersey Shore was mercifully canceled after six seasons (i.e., seven too many). In commemoration of the historic moment at which … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle’s cockeyed optimist

Posted on August 29, 2012 by David McKee

Call me Nostradamus: As Hurricane Isaac essentially sits parked on the Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines, I am again given cause to wonder what in Heaven’s name made Pinnacle Entertainment CEO Anthony Sanfilippo think he could hold the L’Auberge Baton Rouge … Continue reading →

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Isaac: Flood waters hit Beau Rivage

Posted on August 28, 2012 by David McKee

First, the good news: Since thousands of people are being adversely affected by Hurricane Isaac, still gathering strength, one of them is Donald Trump. The bloated bloviator has been promising another of his shocking revelations — too shocking to be … Continue reading →

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Batten down the hatches!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by David McKee

Tropical Storm Isaac is charting a path across the Gulf of Mexico and, with aspirations to “hurricane” status, is on a collision course with New Orleans, the City That Couldn’t Catch a Break. So far, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) … Continue reading →

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Pure bull in Las Vegas

Posted on August 21, 2012 by David McKee

Other cities have major-league sports teams for distraction and entertainment. Las Vegas has Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins (D). The latter has been much in the headlines of late. First, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Collins was “was drinking and … Continue reading →

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