Casino [ptz]

SITE NOTES

I've spent the past few days formatting photos for the WSOP exhibit, but I don't have anything to show for it yet. After I actually get the photos up, I have to go through the photo albums and check Tex Whitson and George Fisher's notes, which tell me who is who. I then write the quotes, check everything, and post it. I think there are over 200 images, so this may take time.

The next step towards finishing the exhibit is to finally gather the info for the annual summaries. This is actually kind of difficult, and may take time.

Other site news....I've added an internet gaming resources page that has some good sources of information. This, too, is harder to find than one might think. If you just do a search for "internet gaming statistics" on Google, you get 2,000 online casino sites. But with a little searching, I found some sites, particuarly River City and GamingLicenses, that had solid data.

Hopefully, my HMD 376 class will produce some papers that I can post as subject guides, or at least pieces in the Reading Room.

In news outside of my office....

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: PLAYGROUND NO MORE?, CASINO INTERPRETERS, WILMOTT'S PROMOTION, MORE

City tourism officials are studying whether to change the city's logo and tagline. I say, just hire away some people from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, give them a sufficient budget, and you'll be a genius. Story here from the AC Press.

65% of AC casino workers don't speak English as a first language, so casino interpreters are important. Story here from the AC Press.

Harrah's Eastern Division President Timothy Wilmott has been promoted to COO. COO Gary Loveman is becoming CEO, and CEO Phil Satre is remaining as Chairman of the Board. Story here from the AC Press.

Caesars and the Taj have paid for their violations. This is an interesting article because it shows the kinds of things that are illegal, and the kinds of things that the CCC targets. Story here from the AC Press.

LAS VEGAS, NV: 9/11 PLANS; NO PIZZA AT THE SAHARA

Strip casinos and other Las Vegas businesses are making plans to mark the first anniversary of last year's terror attacks. Story here from the LV Sun.

The Sahara casino hotel is going to court to block pizza places from littering their halls with fliers. Story here from the LV Sun.

LINCOLN, NE: SLOT PROPONENTS IN THE MONEY

Those favoring legal slots have raised $404,000. Story here from the LV Sun.

That's all for today. Have a great weekend.

posted by Dave at 11:26 AM

SITE NOTES

I haven't done much to update the site this week, as I've been super busy with a few other projects. Look for updates to the World Series of Poker exhibit soon. The Stern Atlantic City exhibit, about which I was so optimistic a few months ago, is on hold indefinitely, as I have several other projects to complete before then.

My class, HMD 376B, is going incredibly well. If you are a UNLV student, look out for HMD 410, Hospitality Security Operations, which I'll be teaching in the spring.

If you're in the Las Vegas area, I'm going be on Fox 5 morning news next Tuesday, 9/10, to talk about the NY NY tribute project. I should be on after 8 AM. It could always change, but if you're not doing anything else, feel free to tune in.

AUGUSTA, ME: CASINO STUDY NO CIRCUS

The chairman of Maine's casino exploratory group said that the group would not be a circus. I guess Mandalay better forget applying for a license. That's funny because they used to be Circus Circus, Inc. Story here from Boston.com.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: BEST MONTH EVER

For casinos, that is. Revenue is booming. Story here from the AC Press.

FOXWOODS, CT: 2 GUILTY OF LOAN SHARKING

What, there's a connection between gambling and loan sharking? Story here from the LV Sun.

RENO, NV: GOLD DUST LODGE DOING WELL

The casino in downtown Reno has boosted revenues and cashflow. We will never forget the name of....Goldust. Story here from the Reno G-J.

That's all the news for today. Working in a wrestling reference always makes it worthwhile. Look for another update Friday.
posted by Dave at 3:55 PM