All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Gaming & Casinos

Since the merger in 2005 and Harrahs going private probably the smartest and most significant change to come in the organization is the branding of Harrah's to Caesars Entertainment. Although Harrah's itself is a strong brand as was Horseshoe which is also owned by Harrah's, the names have never commanded...

The buyers' willingness to pay a $225 million kill fee and an interest free loan of $1.25 billion shows that things are as bad as they seem -- not for gaming, but for banks.  Penn Gaming gets an enormous influx of cash, making it even more attractive for future buyouts. ...

Detroit casinos may have an advantage relative to competition in not absorbing huge losses of business due to a smoking ban.

Penn National Gamings Board of Directors has made the decision not to allow the private equity firms to re-price their offer

Smoking and gaming go hand in hand.

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

Aliante Station will present challenges for Stations but not any that they can't overcome.

The Aliante Station will make a decided difference for this area in North Las Vegas. They are a very strong company managed by knowledgeable people. There is high expectations are that this new property will be one of their best.

Barry Milligan brings up some excellent points in his analysis of Harrahs

Whenever a Native american tribe wants to build a casino, this is how it always plays out