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Category Archives: Station Casinos
Atlantic City rebounds; Sibella dumped; NFL suspicions
Casinos in Atlantic City were up 2% in August, reaching $280 million. Slot winnings were 3% higher, on a commensurate increase in coin-in. The gambling halls weren’t so lucky at the tables, where 5% higher wagering translated into flat win. … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Animals, Atlantic City, Bally, BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, Dubai, Fanatics, FanDuel, Genting, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock International, IGT, International, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Raiders, Law enforcement, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Movies, Ocean Resort, Palms, Problem gambling, Regulation, Resorts World LV, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Technology, The Mob, The Strip, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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On and off the radio
During this morning’s stint on KNPR-FM‘s State of Nevada, we were only able to cover a fraction of the scheduled questions. So we had the idea of answering here what was not asked there. Let’s take it away … Why … Continue reading
Posted in Alex Meruelo, Baseball, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, China, CityCenter, Culinary Union, Dubai, Economy, Fontainebleau, Genting, Golden Gaming, Japan, Jim Murren, Las Vegas Sands, Louisiana, Macau, Marketing, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Nevada, North Las Vegas, Palms, Phil Ruffin, Real Estate, Resorts World LV, Sahara, Singapore, South Korea, Sports, Station Casinos, Technology, The Strip, Vici Properties, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Are you ready?; Lombardo’s lunacy; The wrath of Wynn
For some football, that is. NFL season literally kicks off tonight with the much-hyped Detroit Lions visiting the champion Kansas City Chiefs. But the on-field action threatens to be overshadowed by the off-field brouhaha surrounding sports betting. (Nor is it … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bally, Caesars Entertainment, Century Casinos, Churchill Downs, Cordish Co., Culinary Union, DraftKings, Entertainment, FanDuel, Galaxy Entertainment, Iowa, Law enforcement, Macau, Maryland, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Penn National, Regulation, Sam Nazarian, Sexual misconduct, SLS Las Vegas, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, Technology, Wynn Resorts
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Another Apollo scam; MUD-slinging
Since taking over Venelazzo, new owner Apollo Management has been behaving itself, with none of the shenanigans that characterized its ill-fated co-ownership of Caesars Entertainment. That, however, does not mean that Apollo has learned to straighten up and fly right. … Continue reading
Posted in Apollo Management, Australia, Churchill Downs, Culinary Union, Donald Trump, Election, Philippines, Politics, Star Entertainment, Station Casinos, Taxes, Virginia
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Maryland down, Illinois up; NFL hypocrisy; Bally’s biz
Gaming industry bears are going to latch onto a 4% drop in Maryland gambling earnings as evidence of an impending recession. Thankfully, J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Greff puts it in context by pointing out that the $174 million haul is … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bally, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Charity, Churchill Downs, Cordish Co., DraftKings, Election, Entertainment, Full House Resorts, Golden Gaming, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock International, Illinois, Maryland, MGM Resorts International, Penn National, Politics, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Virginia, Wall Street, West Virginia
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Wall Street: Station soft; DraftKings impresses, Bally’s doesn’t
“If you were surprised you haven’t been paying attention.” So wrote Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli of yesterday’s Station Casinos earnings release. He added, “it should come as no surprise that RRR reported results that were softer than our forecasts,” which were … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Bally, BetMGM, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Chicago, Conventions, Cordish Co., DraftKings, Economy, Entertainment, FanDuel, Galaxy Entertainment, Indiana, International, Internet gambling, Kentucky, Macau, Marketing, MGM Resorts International, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Politics, Racinos, Real Estate, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Taxes, The Strip, Wall Street
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Louisiana still sinking; Insult from the Lege; Japan follies
Horseshoe Lake Charles continues to prop up Louisiana casino revenues, which were down 2% last month compared to -6.5% if Horseshoe is subtracted. The statewide gross was $196 million. Visitation overall was up 3% but gamblers clutched their purse strings, … Continue reading
Posted in Apollo Management, Architecture, Atlantic City, Bally, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, California, Churchill Downs, CQ Holdings, Golden Nugget, IGT, International, Internet gambling, Japan, Kansas, Lawrence Ho, Louisiana, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Nevada, Ocean Resort, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Phil Ruffin, Politics, Rush Street Gaming, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Technology, The Strip, Tribal
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Bellagio bargain?; Shame on Maine; Trump seen slumming
Yup, it’s true. Blackstone Group is shopping the real estate assets of Bellagio as it draws down its Las Vegas Strip exposure. At least one Wall Street analyst thinks this would send a signal to the REIT industry that Strip … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Conventions, Cosmopolitan, Cretins, Donald Trump, Entertainment, history, Law enforcement, Maine, MGM Resorts International, Real Estate, Regulation, Seminole Tribe, Sports betting, Station Casinos, The Rio, The Strip, Wall Street
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Wynn, Caesars jostle in New York City; Penis envy
With a rival Coney Island casino proposal TKO’d and Steve Cohen‘s Citi Field one on the ropes, Wynn Resorts is stepping up its push for getting the brass ring at Manhattan‘s Hudson Yards area, adjacent to the Javits Center. A … Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Architecture, Arizona, Atlantic City, Australia, Bally, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Charity, China, CityCenter, Crown Resorts, Culinary Union, Diversity, Genting, Health, James Packer, Las Vegas Sands, Law enforcement, Louisiana, Macau, Marketing, Maverick Gaming, MGM Resorts International, Michigan, Mohegan Sun, Money laundering, New York, Ohio, Politics, Regulation, Reno, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, The Strip, Tribal, Wynn Resorts
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Bally’s all-but-done deal; Meruelo trashed
So long, Tropicana Las Vegas. Say hello, National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer. And let’s not forget lacrosse and badminton. Since there is no stadium deal for which the Nevada Lege will not bend over and grab its ankles, … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bally, Baseball, Colorado, Election, GLPI, Health, Louisiana, Nevada, Politics, Problem gambling, Prostitution, Real Estate, Sahara, Sports, Station Casinos, Taxes
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Atlantic City doldrums; Black Tuesday; Culinary wins one
Our man in Atlantic City has posted a flurry of dispatches, mainly concerning his new stomping ground, Harrah’s Resort. What you see above is the indoor pool, which doubles as a nightclub. When last visited, there was a (short) line … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Atlantic City, Bally, Caesars Entertainment, Cretins, Culinary Union, Dining, DraftKings, Economy, Election, Entertainment, Fanatics, Hard Rock International, Health, Las Vegas Sands, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Palms, PointsBet, Politics, Regulation, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Sports betting, Station Casinos, The Strip, Virginia, Wall Street
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Las Vegas A-Z; Bally’s bumbles; Smoke gets in your face
Last week, Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli hit town and gave a rundown of the major players in Sin City. His overall theses can be found at CDC Gaming Reports. Basically, it boiled down to Macao great, Las Vegas Strip … Continue reading
Posted in Bally, Baseball, BetMGM, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Conventions, Dining, Diversity, Donald Trump, Economy, Fontainebleau, Health, Indiana, Internet gambling, Kansas, Las Vegas Sands, Louisiana, Macau, Marketing, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, New York, North Las Vegas, Ohio, Politics, Sports betting, Station Casinos, The Strip, Tribal, Virginia, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Adios, Tropicana; Wynn’s beat goes on; Sex & OSB
As much as we sensed it was coming and were resigned to it, it’s sad to know that the Tropicana Las Vegas has been marked for imminent death. The Las Vegas Strip dowager is showing her years, admittedly, but she’s … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Bally, Baseball, Chicago, Diversity, GLPI, history, Iowa, Macau, Marketing, Massachusetts, Phil Ruffin, Politics, Problem gambling, Regulation, Riviera, Sahara, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, Taxes, The Strip, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Boyd praised; Graft at Wynn?; NFL hypocrisy
Wall Street analysts loved up on Boyd Gaming following its 1Q23 earnings call. Boyd, Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli wrote, “delivers another strong performance … the merits of the story remain compelling on a relative basis.” He pushed his price … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, California, Detroit, Dining, Downtown, FanDuel, Hawaii, Illinois, Internet gambling, Louisiana, Mississippi, Penn National, Real Estate, Reno, Service, Slot routes, Sports, Sports betting, Station Casinos, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Tribal, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Sands hailed; A’s to Vegas; Coney casino razzed; Mega-Jottings
First-quarter numbers for Las Vegas Sands were “nicely ahead” per J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Greff, who said Sands’ Macao casinos were firing on all cylinders (mass-market play, VIP action, slots, retail and lodging). He expected Macanese cash flow of $304 … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Bally, Baseball, California, China, CityCenter, Cordish Co., Cosmopolitan, Entertainment, Failsinos, Florida, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Sands, Louisiana, Macau, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Phil Ruffin, Problem gambling, Racinos, Real Estate, Regulation, Reno, Singapore, Sports, Sports betting, Star Entertainment, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, Taxes, The Strip, Tourism, Transportation, Tribal, Wall Street
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