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Mr. William Sherlock

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GLG News by Mr. William Sherlock, Former President and CEO

Analyses are solely the work of the authors and have not been edited or endorsed by GLG.

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

could not disagree more

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

I agree with Nelson

March 12, 2009

Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan | www.casinocompendium.com

Penn has switched course in Ohio, why?

The Formula is not in place

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

We better get used to this

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.

What's really changed

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

timing is everything

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

This is how it works

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

An interesting situation

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

Totally Agree

June 2, 2008

Buyout of Penn National May Involve Revised Terms | www.nytimes.com

I think Nelson is right on target

A lot of competition

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

Don't sweat the short term

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

A few more insights

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

Absolutely correct

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.

history repeats itself

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

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