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Posted February 14, 2007
BUYER'S ATTEMPT CREATIVE FUNDING
Analysis of: HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT AQUISITION | www.reviewjournal.com
Author: Ron Lodge, Former Senior Marketing Executive (former) Venetian Casino Resort Inc
It is not a new idea to try and find creative funding for large projects in the casino industry. Remember that it has not been all that long ago that most of the fancy financing came through or with the backing of majors labor unions. In the case of Harrah's purchase, they are willing to subordinate...
Posted January 30, 2007
STATION CASINOS BUY OUT BID COULD BE IN SOME TROUBLE
Analysis of: GROUP DISLIKES STATION BUY OUT BID-OFFER UNDERVALUES COMPANY, INVESTORS SAY | www.reviewjournal.com
Author: Ron Lodge, Former Senior Marketing Executive (former) Venetian Casino Resort Inc
CtW Investment Group is trying to place thoughts of an undervalued offer being considered by Station Casinos and Colony Capital. CtW thinks that an offer that is $15.00 per share higher would be in the correct neighborhood. Stockholders always feel they may be getting short changed in a deal of...
Posted January 24, 2007
A VERY SERIOUS HAPPENING MAY BE AT HAND
Analysis of: WYNN DEALERS TALKING UNION | www.reviewjournal.com
Author: Ron Lodge, Former Senior Marketing Executive (former) Venetian Casino Resort Inc
I was very much afraid that the situation at the Wynn Las Vegas would possibly come to unionization of dealers. It was a situation I discussed in an article when this move on the dealers tips transpired. I do not have any serious bad vibes against unions, however, this could place some casinos in a...
Posted January 24, 2007
Escalating the war of intimidation
Analysis of: U.S. issues subpoenas to banks on online gambling | www.iht.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
The Department of Justice wants everyone to believe they are going to arrest investors, especially underwriters, who helped Internet gaming companies go public. History shows there is little chance the DOJ will actually follow up on its threats. And the timing of this attack is not a coincidence.
Posted January 23, 2007
THAT MAY BE THE UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR
Analysis of: MAGNITUDE OF CITY CENTER PLAN IS ENOUGH TO LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS | www.lasvegassun.com
Author: Ron Lodge, Former Senior Marketing Executive (former) Venetian Casino Resort Inc
The magnitude of the City Center Project, now under way in Las Vegas, will astound the tourist population. It will also place other main line hotels planning future development to alter plans. This will be the wave of the future for the gaming industry in the Las Vegas Market. We are hearing from the...
Posted January 22, 2007
ARE TAKEOVER'S BY INVESTMENT GROUPS A WAVE OF THE FUTURE ?
Analysis of: TOP CASINO TAKEOVER TARGETS | www.lasvegassun.com
Author: Ron Lodge, Former Senior Marketing Executive (former) Venetian Casino Resort Inc
It makes an interesting way to have your cake and eat it too. Just take a serious look at the recently semi completed deal with Harrah's Entertainment. It still requires approval. The $17 Billion takeover price was about what I had suggested in prior articles on the subject. If you add on the $10...
Posted January 18, 2007
PNK as a target? Why do an offering then?
Analysis of: TOP CASINO TAKEOVER TARGETS | www.lasvegassun.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
With all due respect to the writer of this article, he needs a bit of experience on Wall Street before he can publicly state who he believes the next casino takeover target will be.The public has been inundated with commentary by newspaper writers giving their views of who will be the next takeover...
Posted January 18, 2007
Job cuts? You can bank on it
Analysis of: HARRAH'S EMPLOYEES ILL AT EASE | www.lasvegassun.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Harrah's employees should feel unsure of their future as history has shown that any mergers or buyouts, whether by another gaming company or a management led LBO has resulted in a trimming of the payroll.   This is especially true in an LBO as not only is a more efficient staff demanded, asset...
Posted January 17, 2007
Perhaps a Businessman on the Board Would Help
Analysis of: Casinos Balk at Payment Plan as Gaming Board Funds Run Low | www.poconorecord.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Over the summer the state of Pennsylvania had to loan the Pennsylvania Gaming Board to keep it afloat.   Now, even with some of the facilities up and running and the payment of fees from the licensees, the PA Gaming Board informed the state that they will be out of money next month.Considering...
Posted January 17, 2007
THE EMPLOYEE JITTERS ARE NOT UNCOMMON AT THIS STAGE
Analysis of: HARRAH'S EMPLOYEES ILL AT EASE | www.lasvegassun.com
Author: Ron Lodge, Former Senior Marketing Executive (former) Venetian Casino Resort Inc
 It does not seem as though Harrah's employees are giving the potential new owners a chance to get themselves settled. There is a lot to be said as to who stays at their posts and who will get their walking papers. The facts are, at this point in the sale process, it's a bit premature to contemplate...
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