Category Archives: Wynn Resorts

Wynn tops in U.S. casinos; Crown in hot water again

Posted on July 30, 2019 by David McKee

Steve Wynn got some love from the contributors to TripAdvisor, whose top-three-ranked casinos in America are Wynn Las Vegas, Encore and Beau Rivage, a vindication of Wynn’s spare-no-detail approach. However, Bellagio may be showing its age, clocking in at a … Continue reading →

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Strip buoys MGM, Sands

Posted on July 26, 2019 by David McKee

According to JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff, second-quarter results for MGM Resorts International “were better than (very subdued) investor expectations” on the Strip and in line with anticipation about Macao. Despite weak baccarat volumes in Las Vegas, the company performed “marginally … Continue reading →

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Encore cheating suit revived; Racism in Vegas

Posted on July 26, 2019 by David McKee

‘We’ll see you in court.’ That was, in effect, attorney Joshua Garick‘s response to Encore Boston Harbor after the latter was exonerated of alleged cheating by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Garick is irked that the MGC’s investigation lasted all of a … Continue reading →

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Encore cleared of cheating charge; Linq goes green

Posted on July 19, 2019 by David McKee

Score one for Encore Boston Harbor. Its slot-payout and blackjack rules were upheld by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. That’s a win for 6:5 blackjack and a loss for players. “There exists a ‘6 to 5 blackjack variation,’ which is a particular … Continue reading →

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Churchill Downs’ bet pays off; Mob up at El Cortez

Posted on July 17, 2019 by David McKee

JP Morgan‘s Daniel Politzer expects Churchill Downs to be a winner thrice over in Illinois: first, a lower tax rate on table games, starting in 2020; second, a potential 800 additional gaming positions at Rivers Casino Des Plaines (which will … Continue reading →

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Encore accused of cheating players

Posted on July 17, 2019 by David McKee

It didn’t take long for Encore Boston Harbor‘s first scandal to accrue. A class-action lawsuit against the casino is challenging its practices, particularly with regard to that eternal flashpoint, 6:5 blackjack. The suit contends that Encore is not complying with … Continue reading →

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Encore Boston Harbor opens hot

Posted on July 15, 2019 by David McKee

JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff has initiated coverage of Massachusetts and his first dispatch is a corker: Encore Boston Harbor generated $17 million in a single, debutant week of play. That includes $9 million of slot revenue. Wynn Resorts execs … Continue reading →

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Cosmo in play; Wynn looking robust

Posted on July 11, 2019 by David McKee

Always a step ahead of the mainstream media, VitalVegas reports that The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has been sold. No details are available and the story hasn’t made the wire services, but that’s not going to stop us from speculating. … Continue reading →

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Wynn stirs Boston melting pot

Posted on July 9, 2019 by David McKee

Wynn Resorts is already changing the face of Boston. As reported by the Boston Globe, unprecedented diversity is manifesting itself at Encore Boston Harbor. Mad props to Wynn for bringing people of all colors and creeds together in this fashion. … Continue reading →

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Second City uncertainty; Wyoming can’t cowboy up

Posted on July 5, 2019 by David McKee

Chicago‘s permanent casino could take “months or years” to achieve, even if Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) says “I’m hoping we can get [the site selection] done relatively soon, so we can start the process.” Casino booster Sen. Terry Link (D) is also … Continue reading →

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Genting’s been working on the railroad; California solons pitch sports betting

Posted on July 3, 2019 by David McKee

Genting Group evidently hasn’t given up on its casino aspirations in south Florida. The company is teaming with BYD Motors of China to propose a monorail between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Genting owns waterfront real estate in Miami it has … Continue reading →

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Encore plays it safe; Wynn is for the birds

Posted on July 1, 2019 by David McKee

“Fifty shades of beige.” That’s the Boston Globe‘s verdict on the hotel rooms at Encore Boston Harbor. “There was nothing unpleasant about it, but that meant nearly every design choice was incredibly safe. Before the hotel opened, Encore Boston Harbor … Continue reading →

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At long last, Encore

Posted on June 28, 2019 by David McKee

After much regulatory spilkes and political infighting, Encore Boston Harbor has come to market and early auguries are good. JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff got one of the first looks at the property and was “impressed. In short, we think it takes … Continue reading →

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Dotty’s to rescue Moulin Rouge; Hard Rock’s big plans

Posted on June 27, 2019 by David McKee

Bonafide rescue may be in sight for the acreage upon which the Moulin Rouge once stood. Dotty’s may use some of its considerable cash flow to buy up the land and the Las Vegas City Council is sufficiently eager to … Continue reading →

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Flattened

Posted on June 25, 2019 by David McKee

Lord knows how I did it but I picked up a nasty bronchial infection whilst in Chicago and am lying flat on my back as I type this. (Maybe it was having to stare at letters two stories high, spelling … Continue reading →

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Encore ready for its closeup; Reinventing Reno

Posted on June 19, 2019 by David McKee

“Industrial afterthought” Everett becomes home to a five-star casino-hotel starting Sunday. Encore Boston Harbor is obviously optimistic, judging by the $650/night base room rate. Of the three gambling-enabled Massachusetts locales, parent company Wynn Resorts got the plum and now it … Continue reading →

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Don’t bet against Sheldon; Encore Boston says ‘Take the T’

Posted on June 18, 2019 by David McKee

Don’t ever accuse Las Vegas Sands of not thinking big. It’s going to the banks for a $5.9 billion loan, primarily for expansion of Marina Bay Sands. That shouldn’t be much of a risk for financiers because nobody makes good … Continue reading →

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Arkansas casino nixed; Casino industry picks political winners, losers

Posted on June 17, 2019 by David McKee

Moving rapidly, the Arkansas Racing Commission unanimously granted a license to the Quapaw Tribe to build a casino in Jefferson County. (The tribe responded that it would be equally prompt in building $350 million Saracen Casino Resort. In the meantime slots … Continue reading →

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Vegas jottings, with a touch of Atlantic City

Posted on June 13, 2019 by David McKee

If we need a workplace consultant, we certainly won’t hire the Seyfarth Shaw at Work firm. (Seyfarth Shaw? Wasn’t he a character in Game of Thrones?) It’s offering its services to come up with strategies that will deter your employees … Continue reading →

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Connecticut casino push stalls; Chicago casino fast-tracked

Posted on June 11, 2019 by David McKee

Connecticut casino legislation was yet another exercise in futility this session, with the Lege gaveling the end of business without any gaming bills being passed. However, a special session is anticipated, mainly to address an unrelated litigation settlement. Perhaps then … Continue reading →

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