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Comment on PokerStars blows it; Wynn woos Philadelphia by David Howes

David Howes — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:07:40 +0000

“Fools and their money soon part” I wish them good luck. Only fools put up money that can NOT be refunded IF the Buyer can NOT complete the deal.

Comment on PokerStars blows it; Wynn woos Philadelphia by bob

bob — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:39:03 +0000

I’m running out of casinos to visit in AC! CET’s are getting run down, won’t visit anything with the Trump name, Revel’s overpriced food, Trop’s a mess, and now Atlantic Club! If they stole from Rational, guess what they have in store for customers, lol. Pokerstars NEEDS better contract lawyers! Maybe go after the state for slowing up the license process. Borg, Resorts and Golden Nugget, don’t screw up or I’ll have to move.

Now for Philly, there’s no attraction to any of those casinos unless you happen to be there. Wynn will only take part of existing market. The “Live!” proposal makes the most sense.

Comment on Profit vs. investment on the Strip by Paul Shanahan

Paul Shanahan — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:02:54 +0000

Five casinos opened in Las Vegas between October of 1998 through August of 2000 at a total cost of $6.25 billion dollars: Bellagio ($1.8 billion dollars), Venetian ($1.6 billion dollars), Aladdin ($1.2 billion dollars), Mandalay Bay ($900 million dollars) and Paris ($750 million dollars).

Four of these casinos have done quite well since their opening and the Aladdin obviously went bankrupt pretty quick for various reasons.

Because of that success the next wave of casinos included City Center, Cosmopolitan, Fontainebleau and Echelon (which was sold to Genting). Fontainebleau was the least expensive ($3 billion) to build and never got finished.

For reasons mentioned above (very good blog entry) the next wave of casinos have done as well as telephones in telephone booths over the last five years. Not that bad but you get my point.

Comment on Pennsylvania and Louisiana: It’s what it is by American Gaming Guru

American Gaming Guru — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:18 +0000

I visited the little Valley Forge casino this past weekend. The place was fresh and comfortable. It did not; however, look anything like that photo! The exterior is rather bland and boring.

I then took a spin to Sands, as I had never visited it before I was impressed with the place, the service and volumes of people. I too agree, LVS should hold for now. I thought Aqueduct was going to clean its clock; but then again, NY will get tables eventually too.

Comment on Big setback in Toronto; Wynn rebuffed; Cuomo’s winning streak by American Gaming Guru

American Gaming Guru — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:50:06 +0000

“Woody”…I love it! Cracks me up every time.

Comment on Inside the Adelson verdict; Wackiness in Illinois by Paul Shanahan

Paul Shanahan — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:23:19 +0000

Gambling ships in Chicago? Of course they put that in the bill. You will have a great view of the city while you gamble and drink. Maybe they will hire Captain Stuebbing, Doc and Isaac from The Love Boat to work there.

Comment on Happy birthday, Las Vegas by MattK

MattK — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:13:56 +0000

At $1 a room the resort fee must have just been pennies.

Comment on Happy birthday, Las Vegas by David McKee

David McKee — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:52:42 +0000

According to the Golden Gate’s Janea Laudick: “In the early 1900s there were only 144 miles of paved roads in the United States. In 1925, Fremont Street became Las Vegas’ first paved road.”

Comment on Happy birthday, Las Vegas by RFlavin

RFlavin — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:38:26 +0000

It was the first street to be paved. The article says it was the first city to be paved.

Please delete comment after making change.

Comment on Inside the Adelson verdict; Wackiness in Illinois by RFlavin

RFlavin — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:09:29 +0000

Gross receipts tax on gaming and mining.

Mining? How much does mining pay (it can’t be more than I pay on my personal taxes).