All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Gaming & Casinos

To smoke or not to smoke - a question that is being pondered by casino properties in Colorado. It's not the only State that has either implemented or plans to start non smoking casino properties. It seem that it has affected the bottom lime for the Colorado properties. The facts are that it may be ...

I have witnessed the mohegan tribe and the mashantucket pequot tribe and their hiring  and promotion practices for 11 years

There is nothing like a home court advantage. A federally recognized Indian tribe operating a casino on its own reservation has a tremendous advantage over other potential gaming operators. As a sovereign nation, and depending on their individual agreement with the State, they are exempt from State...

There exists many potential problems for non Native Americans working as employees of Federally recognized Native American Tribes. First, many Tribes exercise Native preference in hiring and promotion of employees. Non Indians therefore can face an up hill battle from the start. Second, current case...

If the allegations by Nancy Kerry is fact ( a former employee of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California) it's a real slap in the face for all employees of this tribe. It certainly could have a bad face on customer relation. If true, why would the tribe even consider this type of behavior? It's hard...

Is it really feasible for the tribe to stay within the boundaries of Florida. They have a strong brand with they Hard Rock name - can they afford to let it remain a captive audience for Florida or visa versa.  There are many opportunities out there to stay dormant. Where are they headed?

Nelson is right on but there are several additional ramifications

A bill to bring casinos to Kentucky is moving forward.  If it passes, it will bring competition or opportunities, or both, to some familiar gaming companies.  But it won't become law this year.

The Nevada Gaming Industry is more than just the strip!

I am not sure what all the fuss is about. There is a down turn in business, however in most cases is has not taken a real bite out of the Nevada casino market. Can the casinos maintain their present status through 2008 - it remains to be seen, however, if past figures are any indication it looks good...