Category Archives: Tomato King Procacci

Tomato King gets squashed; California, the wild, wild west of gambling

So much for Lawrence Downs Casino & Racing Resort. In a unanimous vote, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board decided to drop-kick the casino project, which had already lost the backing of Penn National Gaming, which has racino interests nearby in Ohio. What seems … Continue reading

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Sheldon steps in it; Tomato King to the rescue

Las Vegas Sands‘ CEO Sheldon Adelson’s pet piece of legislation, “Restoring America’s Wire Act” turns out to have a raft of unintended consequences, several of which would kneecap the casino industry. For one, it would ban mobile gambling, which is … Continue reading

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Forcible restraint in Massachusetts; The big winners in Philadelphia

As you’ve read here earlier, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is eyeing the concept of “play management.” It’s a somewhat paternalistic concept wherein players pre-set a loss limit and are rewarded with free-play credits, points or other incentives for staying within … Continue reading

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Philadelphia decision tipped; Insolvency on the high seas

While we’ve been focused on Boston and New York, a major casino decision in Philadelphia has been creeping upon us. The second casino license in Philly city limits is to be awarded on Nov. 18 and early intel has it … Continue reading

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Getting it up in Philadelphia

Joseph “Tomato King” Procacci‘s proposed LoSo Entertainment Center, would-be home to Casino Revolution (2,400 slots, 105 tables) has “initiated discussions” with U.S. Thrill Rides about building a 615-foot observation tower as part of the project. That’d be 10 feet taller … Continue reading

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Incest in Philadelphia and New Jersey

Pennsylvania‘s one-and-one-third rule for casino ownership is playing hob with applications for the state’s final casino license, in Philadelphia. For instance, frontrunner Market 8 would be one-quarter owned by the ubiquitous Ira Lubert, who already owns half of Valley Forge … Continue reading

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A fistful of intangibles

A produce warehouse and a fistful intangibles. That’s what Joseph “Tomato King” Procacci says will enable him to get his casino proposal up and running six months ahead of any rival bidder. Touting his ‘juice’ in the community, the Tomato … Continue reading

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Another thousand slot machines

Penn National Gaming — sort of a “favorite son” candidate for a Philadelphia casino — is first up in presentations to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the fifth Philly-area casino license. Bart Blatstein‘s and Isle of Capri Casinos‘ $700 … Continue reading

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D-Day in Philly; Al Sharpton’s casino-boss buddy; Angst in Maine

It’s death-grapple time in Philadelphia, where five competing proposals will be aired for the final time before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Even a supporter of casino expansion in the city, like Jeffries LLC‘s John Maxwell, concedes there will be … Continue reading

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Racing the clock at Foxwoods, in Philly

It’s entirely possible that Milford voters could pink-slip Crossroads Massachusetts next Tuesday. But even if they don’t, Foxwoods Casino Resort CEO Scott “Woody” Butera is watching the project crumble before his very eyes. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission looked at the … Continue reading

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N.Y. claims first casualty: Steve Wynn; Walker’s waiting game

For the second time, Steve Wynn is pulling out of contention for the one remaining Philadelphia casino license. In a prepared statement, Wynn Resorts said its board had recently met, conducted a feasibility study and “decided that the best course … Continue reading

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Bad day for Tomato King and Wynn

While the City of Philadelphia is officially neutral on who should get the last gambling license for the area, it’s not above giving the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board a not-so-gentle-nudge. At a hearing led by Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger, two … Continue reading

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This is a joke, right?

Joseph “Tomato King” Procacci‘s casino bid in Philadelphia is fast becoming the clown car at the circus. Every time he opens its door, a zillion putty-nosed faces come tumbling out. His newest gambit has been to announce a vast theme … Continue reading

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Beantown Brawl: Wynn vs. Menino

It wasn’t exactly a Profile in Courage day for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission yesterday. It told the cities of Everett and Boston to work out their feud over a proposed Steve Wynn casino between themselves. Now what do you think … Continue reading

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Massachusetts: Small problem for Wynn, big trouble for MGM, Plainridge

Boston still has 10 weeks to reach terms with Suffolk Downs on a billion-dollar racino. That may explain Caesars Entertainment‘s apparent lack of urgency in reaching a host-community agreement. Beantown Mayor Thomas Menino‘s administration seems to be expending considerably more … Continue reading

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What’s new in Sparks?; Tomato King strikes again; Bluhm’s bad luck

Arising from the grave of the Silver Club, the brand-new Bourbon Square Casino was finished just in the nick of time for yesterday’s opening. Owner Nevada Casino Holdings has done well, delivering a “new” casino for just $5 million. It … Continue reading

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