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Category Archives: Carl Icahn
Trump a public menace … Trump Plaza, that is
Carl Icahn clings to dilapidated Trump Plaza like a child to a favorite toy. But he may be forced to face reality whether he likes it or not. It’s ‘Look out below’ for pedestrians passing the corpse of the casino, … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Detroit, Economy, Eldorado Resorts, FanDuel, Hard Rock International, Health, Internet gambling, Las Vegas Sands, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun, Nevada, New Jersey, Ocean Resort, Penn National, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Wynn Resorts
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Eldorado gets one state closer; Banditry in Arizona
Check Louisiana off the list of states giving the thumbs-up to the Eldorado Resorts takeover of Caesars Entertainment. CEO Tom Reeg had to assure regulators that the company would invest $500 million (there goes that highly touted half-billion cost savings) in … Continue reading
Eyes on Atlantic City; ‘Smart chips’ a health menace?
It’s barely 2020 and already The Press of Atlantic City has identified the Boardwalk’s top five stories of the year. They are: 1) The evolving Eldorado Resorts takeover of Caesars Entertainment. Early indications are that Eldorado will try to keep … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Connecticut, Donald Trump, Economy, Eldorado Resorts, Environment, Foxwoods, history, Indiana, Internet gambling, Macau, Marketing, Mohegan Sun, Pennsylvania, Politics, Racinos, Regulation, Spectacle Entertainment, Sports betting, Tilman Fertitta, Transportation
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End-of-Year Case Bets
In a retrospective mood, the American Gaming Association has chosen the top eight gaming stories of the past year, ranked here in descending order. They are: The Caesars Entertainment takeover by Eldorado Resorts. ‘Nuff said. Allegations that Encore Boston Harbor is … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars Entertainment, California, Canada, Carl Icahn, Donald Trump, Eldorado Resorts, Election, Harrah's, Japan, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas Raiders, Law enforcement, Louisiana, Lucky Dragon, Maryland, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, Money laundering, Oklahoma, Problem gambling, Resort fees, Sports, Sports betting, The Strip, Tribal, Wynn Resorts
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Why does Massachusetts suck?
Did the casino industry drink its own bathwater vis-a-vis Massachusetts? The Boston Globe asks “whether the industry didn’t fully understand how tough it would be to attract gamblers in a regional market that has become increasingly competitive.” Both Encore Boston … Continue reading
Should we ban Steve Wynn?; Caesars vote set
Perhaps anticipating the expiration of Steve Wynn‘s noncompete agreement with Wynn Resorts, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a complaint against El Steve in court, saying he brought “discredit” upon the state of Nevada, reports KTNV-TV. Could this be … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars Entertainment, California, Carl Icahn, Cordish Co., Dining, Economy, Eldorado Resorts, Environment, Hard Rock International, history, Las Vegas Raiders, Louisiana, Marketing, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mohegan Sun, Regulation, Sexual misconduct, Steve Wynn, Tribal, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Eldorado’s clearance sale
Eldorado Resorts continues to slim down as it prepares for a takeover of Caesars Entertainment. Assuming the deal as a fait accompli, it is ditching Isle of Capri Kansas City in favor of Harrah’s North Kansas City. It is also … Continue reading
Posted in Arkansas, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Eldorado Resorts, International, Japan, Mississippi, Missouri, Sports betting, Technology, Tribal, Twin River, William Hill
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Ohio prospers, others don’t; Labor trouble at Eldorado
Maryland continues to show signs of casino saturation. Revenue ($143 million) was down 4% last month. Not even MGM National Harbor ($57 million) was immune, off 4%. Slots were up 10% but table games got walloped, down 19%. Still, MGM … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Churchill Downs, Cordish Co., Culinary Union, Dan Gilbert, Eldorado Resorts, Election, Florida, Full House Resorts, Indiana, Isle of Capri, Maryland, MGM Resorts International, Ohio, Penn National, Spectacle Entertainment, Station Casinos, Tropicana Entertainment, Unite-Here, West Virginia
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Eldorado backpedals; Casinos for Nebraska in 2020?
While the consummation of the Eldorado Resorts/Caesars Entertainment marriage has yet to occur, already Eldorado CEO Tom Reeg is walking back some of his prenuptial promises. “I think that there’s more Strip exposure than we would need to accomplish our goals … Continue reading
Caesars: Buyers remorse; Cubbies want to lay some action
In a move that will surprise no one, Caesars Entertainment is reportedly ready to put Bally’s Atlantic City on the auction block and—failing that—to close it outright. It dodged a bullet when Revel opened (and closed) but luck might not … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Baseball, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Eldorado Resorts, Illinois, Macau, Pennsylvania, Phil Ruffin, Politics, Rush Street Gaming, Sports betting, Tilman Fertitta, Wall Street
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Caesars is dead, long live Caesars
After much flirtation, Eldorado Resorts has consummated its courtship of Caesars Entertainment. In a deal that values the latter at $18 billion (or $12.75/share), Eldorado will buy Caesars for $8.6 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt. Two previous … Continue reading
The wrath of Icahn
Investment bankers BidaskClub aren’t buying Caesars Entertainment. Literally. In an almost-unheard-of development in gaming, Bidask put a “sell” recommendation on low-priced CZR shares. Perhaps this reflects caution over Caesars’ still-massive debt overhang or of the additional debt that would be … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, CityCenter, Cosmopolitan, DFS, Eldorado Resorts, Illinois, Lotteries, Mandalay Bay Massacre, MGM Resorts International, Regulation, Resort fees, Sports betting, The Strip, Tilman Fertitta, Tribal, Wall Street, West Virginia
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Caesars deal takes shape; Carlino out at Penn
We hope Anthony Rodio isn’t getting too comfy in his CEO chair over at Caesars Entertainment. News reports have been heating up about at Caesars takeover, with Eldorado Resorts continuing to have the inside track and reportedly planning to replace … Continue reading
The Sahara returns, hurray
Proving that you can’t keep a classic brand down, Alex Meruelo is ditching meaningless SLS Las Vegas and bringing back Sahara Hotel & Casino for the place locals never stopped thinking of as “the Sahara.” It’s too late to restore the … Continue reading
Not his first Rodio; Less Intrigue at Wynn
Just as the clock was running out for Caesars Entertainment to name a new CEO, Carl Icahn‘s preferred candidate, Anthony Rodio, came across the transom, fresh from Affinity Gaming. Or so the Wall Street Journal says and the WSJ is … Continue reading
Posted in Affinity Gaming, Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Entertainment, Environment, Marijuana, Nevada, Sports, Taxes, The Strip, Tropicana Entertainment, Wynn Resorts
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Fall of the Roman Empire
Eldorado Resorts is no longer the only bidder allowed access to Caesars Entertainment‘s “data room.” Tilman Fertitta now has free run of the place, as the bidding for Caesars—expected to begin in earnest next week—heats up. According to the New … Continue reading
Steve Wynn 86’d; Icahn & Fertitta talk turkey
In an obvious attempt to placate the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, after a bruising set of hearings, Wynn Resorts has filed a legal brief in the Bay State, requesting permission to bar Steve Wynn from all Wynn Resorts properties. This is, in our … Continue reading
Wynn bids for Crown Resorts; MGM garners lofty accolades
In the latest episode from this winter’s senseless round of buy-or-be-bought transactions, Wynn Resorts has tendered an offer to Crown Resorts. Presumably the fun has gone out of tying James Packer‘s shoelaces together. The transaction, while would transform Wynn into … Continue reading
Posted in Atlantic City, Australia, Carl Icahn, Dan Gilbert, Environment, Galaxy Entertainment, Hard Rock International, history, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, Massachusetts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Ohio, Sexual misconduct, Steve Wynn, Unite-Here, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Gaming speaks: Wynn, Sands, Scientific
Wynn Resorts exuded overconfidence in a meeting with JP Morgan analysts. It’s already booking revenue from Encore Boston Harbor without knowing it’s going to hang onto the license. It also expects new revenue to be driven by the debut of … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars Entertainment, Carl Icahn, Illinois, International, Japan, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Scientific Games, Singapore, South Korea, The Strip, Tourism, Transportation, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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MGM covets Caesars; Rio up for grabs … again
As Carl Icahn continues to up his stake in Caesars Entertainment, the already-tortuous saga has developed some new complexities. For one, outgoing CEO Mark Frissora has revealed he wasn’t jumped, he was pushed. “The board has stated that they would like … Continue reading