When I worked casino security, I used to enjoy seeing all sorts of strange items turn up in the lost and found. But I never got anyone arrested, like these folks did. From foxnews: A man has been charged in Kitsap County for possession of a controlled substance after he made the mistake of attempting […]
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haphazard world, news about gamblingWith much, but not all of the site work done, I’m taking a bold leap back into the gaming news blogosphere today. I haven’t heard much about this possible bidder for the Columbia Sussex casino empire, but that might just be because I’ve spent more time poring over css style sheets than reading the news.
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life in vegas, news about gamblingRe-reading after seven years, I’m struck by two things: I’m not entirely comfortable reviewing books that I don’t like, and the general quality of writing about Las Vegas has not much improved. Let me explain: as a writer, I absolutely hate saying negative things about other writers. I know how hard it is to find
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book reviews, life in vegas, news about gamblingI’m quoting something–it might be Doctor Who or H2G2, where the bad guy kept saying “Seize them!” Or maybe that’s what bad guys in charge usually say. Anyway, this is just a lead-in to me posting on something I’ve written myself, in the Business Press: “Harrahrizing” the Palace wouldnt work. Instead, Harrahs execs chose to
A few months ago I listed the myriad things that you need to disclose when applying for a non-restricted casino license. Apparently Chet and Karla Cox aren’t regular readers, because they applied for a license without getting an attorney, and hit a few roadblocks. From the LV Sun: Although Silver State would handle the filling,
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life in vegas, news about gamblingI thought this was an amusing story in light of Harrah’s recent decision to become Caesars Entertainment. From the Indy Star: At 10:30 this morning, the huge 12-foot statue of the Roman conqueror that dominates the Caesars Indiana casino in Harrison County will be removed as the riverboat takes a major step to “de-Romanize” itself.
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news about gamblingThat’s an awful name for a band, but it would be appropriate for a Police cover band that worked casinos. I wonder if Scrantonicity II will get any gigs when Sands Bethworks opens up? Oh yeah, here’s a story about how intransigent players who don’t pay off their markers hear from the Clark County bad
What can I say? Seriously thinking about casino carpet has gone mainstream. From the LVRJ: We walk all over it, cover most of our floors with it, and, when we see it for the first time, proclaim it either grand or gaudy. But have you ever seriously contemplated carpet? Other than its functionality — and
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life in vegas, news about gamblingThe Tropicana’s woes might be the Luxor’s gain. The pyramid on the Strip is picking up two exhibits that as Columbia Sussex’s flagship is taking on water (allegedly). From the LVRJ: Luxor is picking up two nongaming attractions from the Tropicana. Atlanta-based Premier Exhibitions announced Tuesday it signed a 10-year agreement with the Luxor to
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news about gamblingIf you still haven’t made it down to Hooters Las Vegas, you’d better go soon, because the property is slated for a complete re-branding. From the LVRJ: Say goodbye to those orange short-shorts. Hooters Hotel will be rebranded into a yet-to-be named boutique hotel following a $130 million redevelopment of the property that could begin
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news about gamblingI don’t usually like to quote myself, but it’s been a while since I’ve done this interview, so I actually forgot what I said, and was amused to see that it actually made it in print. It’s in an article about a potential Chicago casino that’s pretty good. From
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news about gamblingThat must be the sentiment in Columbia Sussex’s executive offices today, if they read the Houston Chronicle: A wealthy casino operator is defending an eye-catching $1 million contribution to a political group that worked to elect a pro-gambling governor in Kentucky. William Yung III, who heads Crestview Hills-based Columbia Sussex Corp., has essentially placed a
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atlantic city, news about gamblingFor you short attention-span Gaming Abstract junkies out there, Christmas came a little early this year. I’ve completed and posted a convenient 1-pdf breakdown of the 2007 Nevada gaming win. If you don’t want to click through, here are some high points: Total money gambled: Slots: $138.7 billion Tables: $32.3 billion Total: $171 billion Casino
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news about gamblingThe Cosmopolitan Las Vegas will be an impressive resort when it opens…but who will own it then? From the WSJ: The developer of Cosmopolitan Resort Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is negotiating for a rescue from two of his partners in the $3 billion project, people familiar with the matter said. One scenario under
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life in vegas, news about gamblingAfter posting that item yesterday about betting on the news, I got to thinking about hosting a competition on this site. Here’s the deal: try to predict who will be inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame this year, and win an unspecified prize. It might be a load of Schrute bucks, it might be
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gambling & culture, news about gamblingI’ve explained, opined, asserted, declared, and suggested, but at last I’ve reached the stage in my career where I can quip. From the Daily Review: After defeat at polls in 1974, a gaming referendum in New Jersey succeeded two years later thanks to an alliance between gaming interests and the Roman Catholic Church, explained David
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gambling & culture, news about gamblingEver wonder what sorts of information you’d need to disclose if you want to own a casino? If you’re really curious, you could download the Multi Jurisdicitonal Personal History Form (pdf) yourself. If not, check out this list of tidbits that’s I’ve pulled out on a slow news day. You’ve got to tell regulators: Any
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gambling & culture, news about gamblingDon’t necessarily believe what you read: they just remodeled the Taj bac pit and are now calling it a salon. For a laugh, check in there and ask for an appointment for a cut and color. From the AC Press: This is no mere gambling den or baccarat pit, but rather, ahem – French accent
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atlantic city, news about gamblingYes, it had a very soft opening last weekend, but in my mind the Palazzo is now really open for business: its carpet is immortalized in the Die is Cast casino carpet gallery. Clearly the color palette is related to the Venetian’s, yet it is different enough to have its own identity. But it still
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life in vegas, news about gamblingI stopped by Palazzo today and thought I’d share my impressions. Here are a few disorganized thoughts, without even the dignity of ellipses…. It’s a VERY soft opening, with incomplete finishes in the casino area and very little open. It’s neat seeing the casino as a work in progress, but if I was a paying
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