If Attorney General Jeff Sessions goes ahead with a ban on Internet gambling, he could be in for a world of hurt. Never mind the states with online casinos. He’d be messing with the states that have online lotteries, a huge revenue source they won’t forego easily. This latter group includes Minnesota, Georgia, New York and Illinois … red and blue states alike. The Conservative Political Action Conference was polled on the issue and 91% of attendees came down against the ban, Sheldon Adelson‘s pet project. Said Institute for Liberty President Andrew Langer, “Conservatives see RAWA [Adelson-pushed legislation] for what it is — one of the worst forms of crony capitalism in Congress today. [Restoring America’s Wire Act] is nothing short of an effort by one of the richest men in the world to ban a form of competition for his brick and mortar casino empire—and everyone knows it. Worse yet, he is even willing to trample on the Constitution to do it.”
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Bunny, among other factors. Last month saw very fewer poor performers, led by Harrah’s New Orleans ($22 million, -9%), Boyd Gaming‘s Evangeline Downs ($7 million, -6%) and Diamond Jack’s in Shreveport/Bossier City ($4 million, -9.5%). Boyd also had a poor month at Amelia Belle ($4 million, -6%) and good ones at Treasure Chest ($10 million, +10%) and Sam’s Town Shreveport ($7.5 million, +8.5%). Boyd’s breakout performer was Delta Downs, up 26% to $17 million. Caesars Entertainment also had a very, very good March at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, up 29.5% to $4 million.
it. What’s newsworthy, though, is why Adelson may have been rather frosted at the White House for omitting any mention of Jews from its International Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation, a move that was blasted in the pages of Adelson’s Haaretz newspaper (a periodical that Adelson supposedly examines with a fine-tooth comb).
Attorney General George Jepsen has already opined that the existing compact could be broken in court by an expansion, even one by the Pequots and Mohegans. If an expansion bill passes out of the General Assembly — 
State. The question now is how level a playing field is a good thing. KeyBanc Capital Markets exec Jay Masurekar takes a gloomy view, saying, “Ohio has been doing pretty well but I don’t think it requires 11 properties. One or two may drop off at some point — there are winners and losers in any market.” If we picked one casino to “drop off,” it would be low-grossing Belterra Park, a Pinnacle Entertainment property that is intractably stuck in last place.
decisions and be very cautious about setting a dangerous anti-federalism precedent, not just for online gambling, but for any number of other politically disfavored activities. The decisions made now about online gambling will impact all sorts of issues for years to come.” — Competitive Enterprise Institute fellow Michelle Minton on Sheldon Adelson‘s 
corpse of Trump Taj Mahal from the body count, the year over year comparison is an increase of 15%. Holy roulette wheel, Batman! Borgata was responsible for $60 million of the $200 million gross, with 3% more slot handle driving 6% higher win. That’s nothing in comparison to the 27% moonshot in table revenue, the more remarkable for having been achieved in a month that saw 30% less wagering.
“States are best equipped to enforce and regulate online gaming.” They 
win rose 7%, even though players continue to blow off Jack Cleveland ($18 million, -8%). Statewide leader Hard Rock Rocksino grossed $21.5 million, up 6%. Close behind was Hollywood Columbus, up 9% for $21 million. Hollywood Toledo ($18 million) was flat, while Jack Cincinnati rose 9%, to $18.5 million. Out at the raciness business was just as good with Hollywood Dayton ($9.5 million) registering an eye-popping 21% gain. Hollywood Mahoning Valley ($10 million) was up 13.5%, while Eldorado Resorts‘ Scioto Downs gained 9% for a $15 million gross.
led the evolution of Las Vegas entertainment. Britney’s emergence in this market paved the way for other artists to make Las Vegas their home and as a result, the top entertainment destination in the world. We look forward to working together with Britney again in the future.” — Caesars Entertainment Senior Vice President of Marketing & Entertainment Jason Gastwirth, dislocating an arm in order to pat himself on the back. (And as for “revolutionizing” Las Vegas Strip entertainment, did they ever hear of Celine Dion, mayhap?) The former Mrs. Kevin Federline has announced that she’s wrapping up her Planet Hollywood gig.
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they may. Fortunately, gamblers felt like playing last month, propelling revenues up 3%. There were 2% fewer patrons but they spent 5.5% more. Penn National Gaming‘s Hollywood Aurora rocketed 18.5% upward ($12 million), while its Argosy Belle was flat ($4.5 million) and its Empress Joliet rose 3%, to $11 million. Boyd Gaming was not so fortunate, as long-suffering Par A Dice fell 8.5% to $7.5 million, well below analyst expectations. GLPI‘s Casino Queen in East St. Louis was up just a bit (1%) for a $10 million take.