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vegas probably has hit the bottom but the climb back is overwhelming
July 20, 2009
MGM Mirage Says Las Vegas 'Bouncing Along a Bottom' | www.bloomberg.com
It is going to be a long haul for vegas to return to the glory years of the early 2000's
April 24, 2009
PENN (PENN NATIONAL GAMING) STALKS LAS VEGAS STRIP FOR BARGAINS AS MGM, HARRAH'S BATTLE DEBT LOAD | www.bloomberg.com
Ron usually is spot on in his Las Vegas analysis but I think he has missed the boat on this one
March 12, 2009
Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan | www.casinocompendium.com
Penn has switched course in Ohio, why?
February 9, 2009
DEVELOPER HOPES "M" IS MAGNETIC - "NEW LAS VEGAS HOTEL" | www.lvrj.com
When Marnell first started dreaming of the M resort he felt that several factors would play well for his property
Several other factors come inot play
December 8, 2008
Travel Numbers see steep decline [in Las Vegas] | www.klas-tv.com
The gaming/nongaming revenue mix has changed dramatically since the gulf war recession of the early 90's
Cordish/Gomes versus Tropicana Entertainment
October 30, 2008
OWNERS OF THE TROPICANA APPEAL-OFFICALS ASK REGULATORS TO RETURN CONTROL OF BELEAGUERED PROPERTY TO THEM | www.lvrj.com
Ron's points are well taken but let's look at the playing field for these two companies
July 28, 2008
MACAU HOTEL LIFTS WYNN RESORTS PROFITS - CHINA POPERTY HELPS RESULTS SURPASS FORECAST | www.lvrj.com
The results that ahve been produced by WYNN for the last quarter is going to be indicative of what we see in the near term future.
It could have a chilling effect
July 7, 2008
Illinois smoking ban sends casino revenues down | www.detnews.com
Detroit casinos may have an advantage relative to competition in not absorbing huge losses of business due to a smoking ban.
July 7, 2008
Penn National Gaming Cancels Its Sale to Private Equity Firms | www.nytimes.com
Penn National Gamings Board of Directors has made the decision not to allow the private equity firms to re-price their offer
July 2, 2008
STATION CASINOS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF ALIANTE STATION | www.lasvegassun.com
Aliante Station will present challenges for Stations but not any that they can't overcome.
What do I hear for this property
June 26, 2008
US CREDIT-Harrah's risky as capex continues in weak economy | www.reuters.com
Barry Milligan brings up some excellent points in his analysis of Harrahs
June 24, 2008
CASINO OPPONENTS KEEP CLOSE EYE ON RESERVATION (CALIFORNIA) | www.signonsandiego.com
Whenever a Native american tribe wants to build a casino, this is how it always plays out
June 19, 2008
FOR HOTEL DEALS SHOP AROUND - LA VEGAS | www.lasvegassun.com
The companies that have multiple properties in Las Vegas have an interesting dilemma
It's not just supply and demand
June 9, 2008
Hotel CEOs Lament Softening Demand, Foresee Some Discounting | www.btnmag.com
The hospitality industry is and will be facing an increasingly tight market in which to operate
June 2, 2008
Buyout of Penn National May Involve Revised Terms | www.nytimes.com
I think Nelson is right on target
May 29, 2008
WYNN PLANS RITZY MEETING COMPLEX | www.lvrj.com
I think Wynn has a great business plan however I believe he needs to review the terrain and understand that he is not alone
May 15, 2008
MGM's Net Sinks 30% as Revenue Falls | online.wsj.com
MGM Mirage has the right approach to the current economic environment
April 15, 2008
HERBST GAMING FACES HURDLES | www.lvrj.com
There are quite a few issues that Herbst needs to address, some they can fix and some they can't
March 25, 2008
TROPICANA OWNER HIRES NEW MR. FIX IT | www.lasvegassun.com
Ron is correct that Scott Butera is the right guy for the job IF columbia Sussex lets him do it.
March 24, 2008
CASINO SMOKING BAN SINGES REVENUES - COLORADO | www.denverpost.com
Each time a smoking ban is implemented, the results are usually the same
Toyota's California Plant Exit Makes Sense
September 17, 2009
It's Possible Berkshire Hathaway Could Help Kraft Acquire Cadbury
September 10, 2009
California's Impact on the Las Vegas Strip, City Center & the port of LA
September 8, 2009
Toyota Will Feel The Heat Of California Lawmakers In NUMMI Plant Closing
September 1, 2009
US Hotel Industry Recession Enters New Rate Erosion Phase
September 1, 2009