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David Waddell Gaming Guru - Page 18 New Program Aids Problem Gamblers21 March 2001
Recently, the Michigan Gaming Control Board released new materials describing its "disassociated persons" program, which is designed to assist compulsive gamblers. Under the program, problem gamblers who voluntarily notify the Board of their pledge not to visit a Detroit casino are physically barred from ... (read more)
DetroitWindsor Casino Management Association Kicks Off Educational Events7 March 2001
The Detroit casinos currently employ 7,000-7,500 people, Casino Windsor employs another 2,800 and more than 1,200 companies supply the Detroit/Windsor gaming jurisdictions with goods and services. Recently, a new management association has been formed to provide networking and educational opportunities to this new and enormous industry. ... (read more)
The Risks of Internet Gambling21 February 2001
Perhaps the most frequent question I get from readers of this column is about Internet gambling. "Is this something I can feel comfortable in engaging in?" is often how the question is framed.
Fundamentally, anyone interested in this activity has to understand that most of the Internet gambling sites are not set up in a regulated fashion. ... (read more)
Detroit has Tough Criminal Laws for Casino Cheats7 February 2001
Individuals who attempt to cheat casinos in the City of Detroit face very stiff penalties and a long jail sentence. Yesterday, The Detroit News reported on the case of Brent Morris, a New Jersey gambler, who was in court on Monday on charges of "past posting" his bets at a craps table at the Greektown Casino. ... (read more)
Detroit Casinos Provide More Than Just Tax Revenue24 January 2001
The City of Detroit's new "Big Three" - MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Greektown Casino - together brought in over $740 million in adjusted gross revenue for the year 2000. This total, released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board on January 10, 2001, includes only monies that were collected through wagering at the three Detroit casinos. ... (read more)
New Detroit Airport Options Hold Promise9 January 2001
Anyone who has regularly flown out of the over-crowded Detroit Metropolitan Airport in recent years has walked away from the experience with negative feelings. The antiquated congested concourses of the airport have very few amenities, and the layout frequently requires long, hurried walks to make travel connections. ... (read more)
Happy Holidays27 December 2000
Well, another year has gone by, and it is time for my annual tribute to Clement Moore's immortal poem, "The Night Before Christmas." With my apologies to Mr. Moore, here are some not so serious reflections on gaming in Michigan.
Twas two nights after Christmas and to my surprise,
My wife said "lets go to ... (read more)
Barden Expands 'Majestic' Empire13 December 2000
Last week, Detroit businessman Don Barden announced that his company, -Majestic Investors, LLC, will acquire casinos in three of the five top casino markets: Las Vegas, Nevada; Tunica, Mississippi, and Central City, Colorado. The three casinos are all currently owned by Fitzgeralds Gaming Corp., a struggling casino that just filed for bankruptcy protection. ... (read more)
Casino Gaming Gains Widespread Acceptance29 November 2000
Last month at the World Gaming Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada, the American Gaming Association ("AGA") (www.americangaming.org) released its annual report on the state of the gaming industry in America. The report, entitled "State of the States: The AGA Survey of Casino Entertainment," analyzes issues ... (read more)
Parking: This Too Shall Pass15 November 2000
In November of 1996, all eyes were on the State of Michigan watching for the outcome of Proposal E, which authorized up to three privately-owned casinos to be constructed in the City of Detroit. Proposal E's passage set in motion the advent of casino gaming in the largest metropolitan area in the United States. ... (read more)
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