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Indian Casinos: Boon or Bane?

October 9, 2008

Wealth breeds 'poverty of soul' | www.sacbee.com

Problems caused by increasing affluence is causing major issues for Tribes and their members.

Its all in the economy

August 18, 2008

STATION CASINOS REPORT A 2Q FALL IN REVENUE | www.lasvegassun.com

For years it was believed that gaming companies were immune to the ravages of the economy and in the past they had been, but not now.  Stations problems stem from a weak economy, high gas prices, lower housing and stock prices, nothing else.

Where is the substance?

August 7, 2008

Obama: 1 million plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2015 | www.autobloggreen.com

Is he saying anything that provides real substance?

Tribal Casino Sovereignty Challenged

July 17, 2008

Gambling and the Law: Court Rules Tribal Casino is Merely a Casino | www.eog.com

The US Court of Appeals ruled that tribal casinos are not exempt from labor laws

Caesars Windsor's $430 millon addition/remodel is nice, but is it going to revitalize this opperation?

July 8, 2008

Caesars Windsor impresses patrons | www.canada.com

Can this “new” facility attract enough incremental play and visitation to justify the cost?  With high gas prices, increase border security, an overall weak economy and a weak dollar, how many Americans will make the trip on a regular basis?

How will Michigan casinos be effected by smoking ban?

July 4, 2008

Illinois smoking ban sends casino revenues down | www.detnews.com

Smoking and gaming go hand in hand.

Smoking Ban May Not Hurt Michigan Casinos

July 3, 2008

Illinois smoking ban sends casino revenues down | www.detnews.com

In every case I am aware of, banning smoking has led directly to a decrease in gaming revenue, Michigan may not continue this trend. 

What is Harrah's Going To Do?

June 24, 2008

US CREDIT-Harrah's risky as capex continues in weak economy | www.reuters.com

Harrah's went form having a strong balance sheet to having a very weak one.

Is this the right market for Wynn?

May 28, 2008

WYNN PLANS RITZY MEETING COMPLEX | www.lvrj.com

Loss of on-site golf course Is the convention business complemtary to a high end casino? Is this just an attempt to drive revenue from a new (different) market segment?

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