Category Archives: Churchill Hill

Sports books get thumped; National Harbor rules

Nevada sports books are reeling from an NFL Week 9 that stands to see them lose as little as $7 million and as much as $10 million. Bettors, meanwhile, are crying all the way to the bank. Among the games … Continue reading

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Great month for the Strip, for Louisiana not so much

Buoyed by heavy baccarat play, the Las Vegas Strip registered a 22.5% gain in June. The house played very lucky, too, with win up a staggering 155%. At the other end of the gaming spectrum, those slots must have been … Continue reading

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Revel’s death spiral; Piling into N.Y.

Having filed for bankruptcy a second time, Revel Casino Hotel is trying hard to stay off the auction block. Maybe not hard enough: A $300 million price tag is too rich for Caesars Entertainment‘s blood or even flush Hard Rock … Continue reading

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Optimism in Boston; Sands is #1

What are the chances that Suffolk Downs could become the most profitable casino in the Western Hemisphere? Not good, you’d think, but Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is willing to bet on it. If annual revenue reaches $1 billion, then Revere … Continue reading

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