February 2010

Penn National To Buy Rio?

by Marc February 23, 2010

I haven’t noticed this before, but there’s been a rumor that Harrah’s would be selling the Rio to Penn National, who has been looking to get into Las Vegas for a while now.  Last time I read (and wrote) about Penn National was their failed bid for Fontainebleau. Penn National has been working it’s way [...]

Tagged as: Economy, Harrah's, Las Vegas, Penn National, Rio

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Resort Fees Tracker

by Marc February 22, 2010

Resort Fees aren’t cool, but they aren’t always bad.  Hotels will charge whatever they want for a room.  They can charge $75 and make you pay for certain amenities or that can just charge you $95 and include the fees.  If you plan on using the amenities, maybe the resort fees save you a few [...]

Tagged as: Las Vegas, Resort Fees, Travel

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Week In Review

by Marc February 21, 2010

The major news this week was Harrah’s takeover of Planet Hollywood.  There seems to be lots of hate towards Harrah’s from everything I read and hear in podcasts.  I like whoever treats me best.  Harrah’s treats me ok.  Not great and not awful.  I’ll give this time to unfold before making judgement.  I’ll be able [...]

Tagged as: 3 Card Poker, Atlantic City, Blackjack, Casino, Daytona 500, Harrah's, Las Vegas, Marketing, MGM, NASCAR, Palazzo, Planet Hollywood, player clubs, Roundup, slot machine, Travel, Video Poker, Wynn

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Round Up From East and West

by Marc February 19, 2010

I haven’t done a round up in a while because there hasn’t been much news that I haven’t had time to touch on.  In the past couple of weeks that has changed.  Here are a slew of stories from Atlantic City to Las Vegas and a little in between. MGM Mirage and Sands reported earnings [...]

Tagged as: Atlantic City, Blog, Caesars Palace, Casino, Economy, Harrah's, MGM, Planet Hollywood, Sands, Trump

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Planet Harrahswood Commence!

by Marc February 19, 2010

Harrah’s officially begins their takeover of Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas today.  Some things about the takeover are starting to trickle out. …the property should be integrated into Harrah’s Total Rewards database by the end of March. Harrah’s also plans some physical changes to the property, such as moving the high-limit room away from the [...]

Tagged as: Harrah's, Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, slot machine, Total Rewards

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MGM Looking To Improve Players Club

by Marc February 18, 2010

MGM has decided to hire two companies to help in improving their comp club, Players Club. The move may improve MGM Mirage’s competitive position against industry leader Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., which is known for mining its own databases with scientific formulas to produced personalized offers to customers through its Total Rewards Program, which launched in [...]

Tagged as: Harrah's, Marketing, MGM, player clubs, slot machine, Total Rewards, Video Poker

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Las Vegas Gambling – Everything Else

by Marc February 17, 2010

I didn’t just play slots and video poker when I was in Las Vegas in December.  I played 3 card poker, 4 card poker, blackjack, blackjack switch and of course, bet on sports.  Unfortunately phones and cameras are shunned at the tables and sportsbook so there aren’t any pictures. I didn’t only gamble at the [...]

Tagged as: 3 Card Poker, Bellagio, Blackjack, Blackjack Switch, Encore, Gaming, Las Vegas, Palazzo, Palms, Sports Gaming, Wynn

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Gambling in Las Vegas – Video Poker

by Marc February 16, 2010

I played a lot of video poker on this trip to Las Vegas.  My sleeping habits have me starting my day with slots.  That’s usually followed up with video poker after my first cup of coffee, when I can think a little. One of the first emails I received when I landed in Las Vegas [...]

Tagged as: Gaming, Las Vegas, Palazzo, Video Poker, Wynn

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Gambling In Las Vegas – Slots

by Marc February 15, 2010

Last week I realized that I didn’t write up all of my gambling in Las Vegas.  I’d like to touch on slots here.  Video Poker was good to me and Slots were ok. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with slot machines and I’m closer to love right now, probably in the “like” zone.  I guess [...]

Tagged as: Aria, Gaming, Jackpot Party, Las Vegas, Millionaire Sevens, Palazzo, slot machine, Top Dollar

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Maybe Atlantic City Will Expand

by Marc February 15, 2010

I was doing a little reading this morning and found something interesting at the bottom of another gloomy article about Atlantic City.  The beginning of the article touches on Pinnacle and MGM Mirage leaving Atlantic City.  Towards the end the article touches on a note that may have been forgotten that gives the market a [...]

Tagged as: Atlantic City, Casino, Economy, Government, MGM, Pinnacle

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