Jeff Simpson Article Archive

• Jeff Simpson Archives

• Why Strip resorts need to end nightclub tipping shakedowns (17 March 2008)
• Jeff Simpson explains why he doesn't think Signature towers buyers will win in court (3 March 2008)
• Jeff Simpson on the big guys who are betting that the future of Vegas is still unlimited (18 February 2008)
• Tropicana workers face more challenges (28 January 2008)
• Jeff Simpson on the new Palazzo (23 January 2008)
• Jeff Simpson looks ahead on the housing slump, resort openings and the gaming tax (7 January 2008)
• Jeff Simpson makes predictions about how the gaming industry will shake out in 2008 (2 January 2008)
• Jeff Simpson agrees with New Jersey's decision not to renew the license of the Tropicana there (17 December 2007)
• Jeff Simpson says businesses that provide poor customer service are ripe for replacement by rivals (10 December 2007)
• Jeff Simpson sees hope in a broad-based business tax pushed by the head of MGM Mirage (19 November 2007)
• Jeff Simpson lists some of the business stories that might have been eclipsed by O.J. (14 November 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on the past two winners of the World Series of Poker's main event (29 October 2007)
• Jeff Simpson says casino bosses are right, but partly to blame for tax plan (17 October 2007)
• Gaming's story hasn't sunk in (15 October 2007)
• Jeff Simpson wonders whether the Trop's owner is encouraging the union to strike (17 September 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on reducing the number of illegal workers (5 September 2007)
• Jeff Simpson explains that changes in MGM Mirage's top ranks also means a big change in the company's structure (27 August 2007)
• Jeff Simpson explains how Atlantic City could benefit from adopting a Las Vegas-style attitude toward competition and the success of others (22 August 2007)
• Jeff Simpson notes that earlier predictions didn't factor in tougher lending standards (12 August 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on why bad news involving gambling is bad news for Las Vegas (29 July 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on why, despite all the criticism, Wynn stands behind his tip-sharing plan (8 July 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on why Wynn's tip-sharing plan is both the fair and the right thing to do (2 July 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on the courage it will take to tackle a simple governor and a greedy paper (6 June 2007)
• Jeff Simpson tells why Kerkorian's bombshell is one of the biggest to hit Las Vegas' business world (28 May 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on why Steve Wynn is happy to have a new neighbor on the Strip (23 May 2007)
• Jeff Simpson hears how tip sharing works, and works well, from an experienced hand (30 April 2007)
• Jeff Simpson has some good news and bad news for Wynn dealers who support a union (16 April 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on why Trop workers are not in partying mood as resort marks 50th (11 April 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on how the El Cortez is quickly becoming downtown's feel-good story of the year (12 March 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on a good, fair decision made by the Gaming Control Board (5 March 2007)
• Jeff Simpson on how to fix the appointments to the Gaming Control Board mess (8 January 2007)
• Jeff Simpson takes a look at the top casino takeover targets (3 January 2007)
• Jeff Simpson shares Michael Gaughan with the happy cowboys at South Point (18 December 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on why casino chief Steve Wynn reserves the right to change his mind (11 December 2006)
• Jeff Simpson talks to an upbeat Steve Wynn about good times for his resort properties (4 December 2006)
• Jeff Simpson sees good signs in local casino operators' confidence in their businesses (28 November 2006)
• Jeff Simpson has talk with Steve Wynn about a wide range of gaming issues here and abroad (21 November 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on how Red Rock Resort is fulfilling Fertittas' lofty expectations for profitability (6 November 2006)
• Jeff Simpson shares some final Stardust thoughts with Bill Boyd (1 November 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on why Michael Gaughan is glad to be running the South Point (31 October 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on why gambling in grocery and convenience stores is wrong (23 October 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on the importance of employment diversity in the casino industry (16 October 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on Harrah's Entertainment buyout offer and the draw of online poker (10 October 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on How Harrah's Massive Project at Center Strip is Going to Take More planning Than Originally Thought (26 September 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Reflects on Some Stardust Memories as Fabled Resort Heads for Date with History Books (18 September 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Reflects on Eye-Opening Journey to Magical Land of Macau (11 September 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on Steve Wynn's Proposed Changes to Dealers Tips (23 August 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Offers Some Common-Sense Behavior Guidelines for Casinos (15 August 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Says It Would Be A Mistake To Ignore Wynn Resorts As A Player In Japan (8 August 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Sees Dangerous Trend in Nevada's Inaction on Growing Online Action (24 July 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Describes the Personal Side of the Very Successful George Maloof (17 July 2006)
• Jeff Simpson Catches Up With MGM Mirage's Big Plans for Reshaping Las Vegas (26 June 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on Wynn's New Dream for the Show 'Le Reve' (19 June 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on How the Downside of Growth - Traffic Jams - Cuts Casino Profits (12 June 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on How MGM Mirage Continues to Set the Pace on Diversity (8 May 2006)
• Jeff Simpson: A Deal with MGM Mirage and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Might be Coming to a Casino Near You (1 May 2006)
• Jeff Simpson on Red Rock: It's Great, But Let's Not Get Carried Away With the Hype (10 April 2006)
• Jeff Simpson: Why Mobile Billboards are Worse Than an Eyesore (27 March 2006)
• Jeff Simpson: Not All Stardust Workers Will Retain Boyd Gaming Jobs (6 February 2006)
• Columnist Jeff Simpson: On Michael Gaughan's Straight Talk About Start-Up Glitches at his South Coast Casino (31 January 2006)
• Columnist Jeff Simpson: Why Wynn, Stations are Likely to Pass on Penn (9 January 2006)
• Columnist Jeff Simpson: 2006 Can Only Get Better for Las Vegas Gaming (3 January 2006)
• Columnist Jeff Simpson: Gaming Industry Hit Some New Highs, But Natural Disasters Caused Real Lows (27 December 2005)
• Wynning in Macau (7 December 2005)
• Wynn, Who Has an Early Winner, Plans an Encore (6 December 2005)
• Columnist Jeff Simpson: On More Use of Private Gaming Areas (28 November 2005)
• Station Eager for a Local Casino Location in NLV (21 November 2005)
• Wynn, Landry's War of Words (1 November 2005)
• Landry's in Hot Water With Wynn (31 October 2005)
• Columnist Jeff Simpson: MGM, Lanni Just Keep Growing (24 October 2005)
• Why the Barbary Coast Site is so Key to the Future of Boyd Gaming (17 October 2005)
• Culinary, Wynn in Pact For 10 years (4 October 2005)
• Steve Wynn's prospects in Singapore, Station Casinos' Plans in Reno and More (3 October 2005)
• Feedback on Resort Positive, Wynn Says (18 May 2005)
• Wynn Offers Inside Look at New Resort (19 April 2005)
• Ruffin Plans High-End Resort to Replace his New Frontier (9 March 2005)
• Wynn Boasts High-Tech Slot Floor (16 February 2005)
• Wynn Hoping to Make Megaresort Feel Smaller (15 February 2005)
• Wynn Seeks Macau Expansion (9 December 2004)
• Wynn to Open With Union (5 April 2004)
• Gamblers Dodging Road Construction (29 March 2004)
• Gaming Today Publisher Di Rocco Dies (9 March 2004)
• New Sale of Binion's Parcel Set (9 March 2004)
• Golden Nugget owners say TV show cameras draw gamblers (9 March 2004)
• Harrah's Confident Deal Will Close (8 March 2004)
• Barrick Gaming Discloses Major Investment Plan (3 March 2004)
• Venetian Settles Complaint Over Rigging of Contest (25 February 2004)
• Latino Theme Eyed as Possibility for Castaways (25 February 2004)
• Las Vegas Lifts Gaming Stocks (24 February 2004)
• Companies Team Up on Binion's Horseshoe Purchase (20 February 2004)
• Closed Casino: Castaways Likely Finished (3 February 2004)
• Castaway Employees Get Help (2 February 2004)
• Golden Nugget Takeover Approved (23 January 2004)
• Drought Won't Change Water Park Plans (22 January 2004)
• Boyd Gaming Agrees to Purchase Riverboat Casino from Harrah's (21 January 2004)
• Golden Nugget Bid Extension Expected (21 January 2004)
• Casino Closing: Horseshoe Employees Getting Aid (20 January 2004)
• The Horseshoe Closing: Blame Becky (19 January 2004)
• Binion Employees Get Support (15 January 2004)
• To The Rescue: Harrah's to Buy Horseshoe (13 January 2004)
• Casino In Debt: Binion's Forced to Close (12 January 2004)
• Lobbyist Warns of 'taxfest' on Casinos (12 January 2004)
• Binion's Horseshoe: Casino to Remain Closed (12 January 2004)
• Limitation Placed on Golden Nugget License (8 January 2004)
• Coast Chief Rethinks Initial Stock Offering (7 January 2004)
• Private Salons: Plenty of Good Seats Are Available (6 January 2004)
• Cannery Going Strong After First Year (5 January 2004)
• Golden Nugget Buyers Face First License Vote Wednesday (5 January 2004)
• Nevadan At Work: Cheryl Fish - Vice President, MGM Mirage Events (5 January 2004)
• Horseshoe May Be Shopping Series (31 December 2003)
• Here's a Sure Bet: Those New Table Games Favor the House (29 December 2003)
• More Signs of Bad Times at Horseshoe (23 December 2003)
• Harrah's Showing Interest in Purchasing Horseshoe Brand (22 December 2003)
• Wynn, California Tribal Casinos Key to Las Vegas Economy (17 December 2003)
• Santa Fe Project Expected, Station May Move Ice Rink (16 December 2003)
• Panel Expected to Revisit Problem Gambling Rules (16 December 2003)
• Gaming Technology: No Change for the Bettor (15 December 2003)
• Problem Gambling: Official: Rules Need Revisiting (9 December 2003)
• Agassi, Former IGT Exec Invest in Las Vegas Casino (4 December 2003)
• Bellagio Hopes Tower Brings Power (3 December 2003)
• Station Casinos Aims Red Rock Project at an Upscale Clientele (2 December 2003)
• Tax Bill for Horseshoe: $5 Million (2 December 2003)
• Panel to See Bourbon Street Plan (2 December 2003)
• Dead Mobster Removed from Nevada Black Book (21 November 2003)
• Wynn Tower Growing (20 November 2003)
• Wynn Impressed with Gaming Potential in Asia (18 November 2003)
• Palms Owner Looking to Expand (14 November 2003)
• Televised Tournaments, Online Games Fuel Hot Growth for Las Vegas Poker (10 November 2003)
• MGM Mirage Gets Approval for Stake in British Casino (10 November 2003)
• Trump's Big Plans for Vegas (6 November 2003)
• Imperial Palace Says Changes Paying Off (6 November 2003)
• Trump Tower Plans on Hold (4 November 2003)
• Wynn, Board Expected to Hold Meeting in Macau Next Week (3 November 2003)
• Workers Flash Signs of Discord After Culinary Drops Doctors (29 October 2003)
• Harrah's Donates Corporate Archive to UNLV Gaming Center (27 October 2003)
• Analysts: Operators to Build on Las Vegas (23 October 2003)
• Station Slashes Meal Prices (16 October 2003)
• Shuffle Master Exec Happy with Progress (16 October 2003)
• The Strip: Then and Now (14 October 2003)
• Wynn Says Video Shows Tiger Was Not Attacking Roy (14 October 2003)
• Economic Impact: Mirage to Take Big Hit (8 October 2003)
• Culinary Slates Aladdin Rally, Targets Schwarzenegger (1 October 2003)
• Taxes: Companies Brace for Levies (1 October 2003)
• Nonslot Products Give Showgoers Plenty to Marvel at, Maybe Buy (22 September 2003)
• Bybee, Noted Gaming Authority, Dies at 65 (22 September 2003)
• Binion Elated About Sale (12 September 2003)
• Nevada Economy: Gaming Win Up in July (10 September 2003)
• Greenspun Corp., Hughes Corp. Cut Funding After Clash Over Tax Differences (9 September 2003)
• Older Gamblers Bet More, Survey Finds (8 September 2003)
• Gambling Operators Say Economy's Long Struggles Have Slowed Postattack Rebound (8 September 2003)
• Casinos and Football: The Power of Pigskin (2 September 2003)
• Wynn Waiting for Macau Regulatory Reforms (28 August 2003)
• Wynn Las Vegas Ahead of Schedule (28 August 2003)
• Palms Pulls Football Ad (21 August 2003)
• Horseshoe Exec Confirms Interest of Possible Suitors (14 August 2003)