Commentaries: We Don’t Want to Be Like Vegas
By Ken Adams Historically, Las Vegas was the bad-boy of the gaming industry in the eyes of legislators and regulators. When introducing casinos into a new jurisdiction there was one thing they all knew for certain – they did not…
The difference between gamblers and tourists in Atlantic City: Oceans
Once fixated on bringing gamblers to town and keeping them captive in the casinos, Atlantic City is betting on tourists. There is a big difference. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — For decades, this gambling town had constructed itself one heck of…
Fitch upgrades MGM Resorts, MGM China ratings
Fitch Ratings Inc has upgraded MGM Resorts International’s rating to ‘B+’ from ‘B’ and subsidiary MGM China Holdings Ltd’s rating to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’. The rating outlook remains positive, the rating agency said in a note on Thursday. MGM China’s…
Las Vegas: Wynn Gambling Lawsuit Back On
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A lawyer for a German gambler says he’ll seek to consolidate two federal lawsuits in Las Vegas after an appeals court reinstated a case alleging his client owes the Wynn Las Vegas resort $250,000, but not…
Atlantic City: Unshuffled cards game ruled legal
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Games of mini-baccarat played at the Golden Nugget two years ago with unshuffled cards in which gamblers won $1.5 million did not violate any rules or laws, New Jersey casino regulators ruled. The regulators’ decision…
Caesars’ Assets Insufficient to Satisfy Lenders: Distressed Debt
(Bloomberg) — Yields on bonds from a Caesars Entertainment Corp. unit are diverging in a sign that the casino company will be unable to satisfy warring creditor classes and increase the odds of a bankruptcy. “It’s difficult to understand how…
(Las Vegas) In an attempt to lure young gamblers, Station Casinos is turning to what may seem like an unlikely game: bing
In an attempt to lure young gamblers, Station Casinos is turning to what may seem like an unlikely game: bingo. Long the domain of the elderly, bingo rooms may not seem like an attractive location for millennials to gamble. But…
Recent trip to Vegas
I’ve been remiss in not posting some trip reports even if I don’t get to Vegas often. Will try to remedy that with reports on my recent trip. Before having breakfast on Tuesday, stopped by the table with only one…
One finger front
Supposedly there are instructors that use the one finger front. I would like to hear from any of you regarding this. I wish to explore similarities in outcomes and possibly some remedies. Alright, alright just don’t bring up change to…