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So sayeth our own Anthony Curtis<\/strong>, toward the end of a superb MSNBC<\/strong> analysis of the impending impact of CityCenter<\/strong>. Other industry moguls, including Sheldon Adelson<\/strong> and Steve Wynn<\/strong>, take a cautious but hopeful view<\/a>. Even the normally optimistic Bill Lerner<\/strong> of Union Gaming Group<\/strong> tempers MGM Mirage<\/strong> CEO Jim Murren<\/strong>‘s euphoria just a bit, projecting 5% visitation growth next year, as opposed to Murren’s 10% prediction.<\/p>\n They say it’s spinach<\/strong> and they say to hell with it. Or words to that effect<\/a>. Kansas<\/strong> casino arbitrators are losing enthusiasm for the resorts proposed by Penn National Gaming<\/strong> and Lakes Entertainment<\/strong>, respectively. In a “If you can’t beat them, join them” move, Penn bought Cordish Gaming<\/strong> out of the Kansas Speedway<\/strong> casino proposal and Lakes merged with some of its Wichita<\/strong>-area rivals. But with only two bids on the table for two licenses, the Kansas Lottery Board<\/strong> is underwhelmed and may go back to Square One. For the third time.<\/p>\n The impasse continues<\/strong>. A farcical attempt to bring slots to the greater Baltimore<\/strong> area continues to be a clash of the obstinate vs. the stubborn. A latest attempt to cut the Gordian Knot<\/a> appears to be going nowhere. Ann Arundel County<\/strong> is in serious danger of frittering a major economic boost away.<\/p>\n Apropos of nothing<\/strong>, last night’s season opener of V<\/em> was fairly awesome. I’m just sayin’. But only four episodes and then a long hiatus? Gimme a break, ABC<\/strong>! Or are you copying the SciFi<\/strong>, er, SyFy Channel<\/strong> playbook. Yeah, them’s some winning moves. (Not.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So sayeth our own Anthony Curtis, toward the end of a superb MSNBC analysis of the impending impact of CityCenter. Other industry moguls, including Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, take a cautious but hopeful view. Even the normally optimistic Bill … Continue reading