Commentaries by Commentaries 2014: Rough debut year for U.S. online gambling. 2014: Rough debut year for U.S. online gambling
By any measure, 2014 has been a humbling year for the online gaming business in the U.S. After starting with a bang in late 2013, all sorts of problems have completely halted its momentum. A quick recap: banks and payment…
New York panel picks 3 upstate resort casinos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Three economically distressed counties in upstate New York have been selected as sites for casinos, a panel announced Wednesday, bringing an end to a fierce competition among developers and job-hungry communities. The Gaming Facility Location Board…
Caesars skips $225 million interest payment
Caesars Entertainment Corp. made good on previous predictions and skipped a $225 million interest payment Monday while the casino operator continued debt reduction talks with lenders. The interest payment, due on second-tier debt covering its Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., business…
Golden Nugget drops tax suit threat
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget casino dropped a threat Monday to file a lawsuit blocking a package of tax relief for Atlantic City’s eight casinos. The casino’s general counsel, Steven Scheinthal, told The Associated Press that proposed…
FBI agent grilled on Caesars gambling case search
LAS VEGAS (AP) – An FBI agent was grilled Monday in federal court about whether investigators intentionally deceived a judge to arrest a Malaysian businessman, his son and six others who prosecutors said were operating a $13 million illegal international…
Black Chip Class Special – Early Bird Offer
Previous Students and Golden Touch Craps Forum Members, here is your opportunity to register early for a GTC Seminar and lock in a great discount for 2015. Golden Touch Craps, LLC Black Chip Special Christmas is a time for giving…
Man Who Interrogated Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Speaks Out
This is the first night of a two night interview Megyn Kelly conducted with Dr. James Mitchell. He is the man who interrogated KSM, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. This is the first time he has ever spoken out on the subject…
The changing interests of aging golfers
A group of golfing buddies, all in their 40’s, discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Hooters because it wasn’t far from the course, the waitresses were young, good looking, showed…
Trip Report 12/13/14
Yesterday I met 2 members of our New England group at what used to be the best casino to play craps at in the world. Notice I said USED TO BE at the top of my lungs. Bill Burton and…
Las Vegas brings back ‘What happens here, stays here’
The Las Vegas Indie rock band Imagine Dragons has joined the parade of local entertainment celebrities boosting tourism by participating in a “What happens here, stays here” television advertisement for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. LVCVA board members…