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Glenn Straub, gaming’s problem child; Panic in New York State

“We’ve been shut down now for three years. As an abandoned building, we want the value of an abandoned building, not the value of a casino hotel,” said Revel owner Glenn Straub, defending his failure to pay Casino Reinvestment Development … Continue reading

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That wacky Glenn Straub; New York caves on ‘Net bets

Call it Revel, call it Ten but, whatever you do, call it “closed.” Because that’s what Revel is. Owner Glenn Straub is frittering away the prime earning weeks of the year while he fights with state and local officials, whether … Continue reading

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MGM antes up for Sands Bethlehem; Glenn Straub, man of mystery

Last week’s premature announcement by Sands Bethlehem President Mark Juliano that a sale, probably to MGM Resorts International, may have redounded to Las Vegas Sands‘ benefit. The reported sale price has crept up to $1.3 billion. Since a sale would … Continue reading

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Glenn Straub flakes out; Adelson woos South Korea

Glenn Straub‘s reputation for mercurial behavior was reinforced last week when he blew his stack before the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. What was the flashpoint? The CRDA wanted Straub to come up with a new landscaping plan for Revel, in … Continue reading

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Hanging out with Glenn Straub

Glenn Straub gives The Press of Atlantic City an unguided tour of Revel and it goes somewhat better than the time Straub and an associate locked themselves in the count room and Straub’s sidekick had to get 18 stitches after … Continue reading

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The wacky world of Glenn Straub; New York rescuer for DFS

Instead of hassling Stockton University over ownership of the Showboat (and losing), perhaps Glenn Straub should have been developing a long-range plan for heating Revel through the winter, so that the pipes don’t freeze and burst. His solution? Bring in … Continue reading

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That wild and crazy Glenn Straub strikes again

Now that wacky Glenn Straub is out of the picture, Stockton University says it is fielding offers for the ex-Showboat. What anybody can do other than run it as a hotel (Caesars Entertainment having removed its gaming entitlement but forgotten … Continue reading

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Glenn Straub: The Omega Man

Glenn Straub‘s public image as an ADD-afflicted flake won’t be helped by a recent Bloomberg Business story that outlined the latest twist in his ever-shifting plans for Revel: Straub wants to turn it into a hotspot for cryogenics, of which … Continue reading

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Who is Glenn Straub?; Tribal desperation in Texas

He’s a specialist in buying and (sometimes) turning around distressed properties, it would seem. He’s also characterized as a hard-charging businessman who leaves bruised feelings in his wake. “He’s not someone who’s going to consider the other person’s point of view. … Continue reading

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The torments of Glenn Straub; Icahn wins another round

“I keep waiting for the elevator doors to open and somebody to walk out carrying bags of money. We keep hearing about people with money wanting to make bids. I haven’t seen them yet.” So said Glenn Straub, who continues to … Continue reading

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That wacky Glenn Straub; Instant racing stumbles; Mongolia or bust

Revel AC has been continuing to negotiate with beady-eyed billionaire Glenn Straub, even after the clock has run out on their purchase agreement. Revel’s incentive is that it wants to avoid Chapter 7 liquidation. Trouble is, Straub is reported to … Continue reading

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That wily Glenn Straub

Freed by Judge Gloria Burns of encumberances, Revel is Glenn Straub’s for the taking — provided he’s willing to pay $95 million. Ir sounds like Straub’s position is softening. Although he has the power to evict Revel’s remaining tenants, he … Continue reading

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Ohio: Success and saturation; The many excuses of Glenn Straub

Now that all four casinos and seven racinos are open, Ohio posted a spectacular year/year increase of 36% in gambling revenue. However, success came at a price, in terms of an 8% decline in same-store revenue, indicative of a saturated … Continue reading

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Why is this man smiling?; The daffy world of Glenn Straub

“Restructure! Restructure! Restructure! That’s all he ever does because that’s all he can do!” That was a friend of mine, speaking in exasperation of Donald Trump. However, today the remark could be updated to refer to Gary Loveman. The CEO … Continue reading

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XFL bets taken; Mohegan Sun, Hard Rock clash; Straub arrested

New Jersey has allowed betting on the XFL, the sixth state to do so. But does anybody care? The league hopes that sports betting will spark fan interest in the games. MGM Resorts International already got burned by the Alliance … Continue reading

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Revel bought? Straub says no; R.I.P., Keely Smith

Revel/Ten may have yet another name soon, now that wannabe buyer Bruce Defik has done what Glenn Straub wouldn’t: apply for a New Jersey gaming license. Straub continues to assert that there is no deal in place but “a court … Continue reading

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Macao: Cautious recovery predicted; Straub sets Revel reopening

“Does the fact that Macao has an Eiffel Tower now bring extra people to the market,” asked Union Gaming Group analyst Grant Govertsen rhetorically. “Yes, but their main activity here will still be gaming.” “They” includes players from as far … Continue reading

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Caesars: No free ride; Straub sues New Jersey

In an utterly predictable move, Caesars Entertainment will begin charging for parking at its Las Vegas Strip casinos in late December, at the same when MGM Resorts International‘s paid-parking regime is expected to go wide, encompassing locals. (December 29 is … Continue reading

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Straub makes some odd choices; Tiverton still up for grabs

Glenn Straub won one round, lost another in his quest to revive Revel as Ten. On Oct. 18, he received a certificate of occupancy, paving the way for him to reopen the property. (Last spring’s effort was a Chinese fire … Continue reading

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Arkansas casino proposal hotly contested; Straub gains support

Although a ballot initiative to legalize casinos in three Arkansas counties could draw some gambling dollars away from Oklahoma, that hasn’t stopped a Sooner State tribe from supporting it. Cherokee Nation Businesses has ponied up $400,000 to support the ballot … Continue reading

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