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Jeff Simpson Gaming Guru - Page 3Jeff Simpson wonders whether the Trop's owner is encouraging the union to strike17 September 2007
AS VEGAS, Nevada -- With MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment contracts safely in hand, the Culinary now has to reach new deals with downtown hotels and a couple of Strip resorts.
As I've written several times since February, the Tropicana contract looks like the biggest stumbling block to citywide labor peace for maids, porters and food-service workers. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson on reducing the number of illegal workers5 September 2007
The federal Homeland Security Department plans this month to begin enforcing workplace regulations that will require businesses to screen their employees to make sure their Social Security numbers match their names.
If names and numbers don't match, businesses have 30 days to check for clerical errors, and employees have 60 days to prove their identity. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson explains that changes in MGM Mirage's top ranks also means a big change in the company's structure27 August 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- With all of the significant Las Vegas-related business stories last week, I don't have enough space for my thoughts about each one. So I'll be try to be brief.
I was really surprised by how little attention was paid to Tuesday's announcement of MGM Mirage management moves. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson explains how Atlantic City could benefit from adopting a Las Vegas-style attitude toward competition and the success of others22 August 2007
The recent dust-up between Pinnacle Entertainment's Dan Lee and Wynn Resorts' Steve Wynn was an Atlantic City disagreement that just wouldn't happen here.
To summarize, Lee complained on a Pinnacle conference call about the possibility that casino development would be allowed at Bader Field, Atlantic City's former municipal airport. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson notes that earlier predictions didn't factor in tougher lending standards12 August 2007
With casino resort companies doing record-setting business, and six major resort projects under construction on the Strip, it might seem surprising that the biggest business news story in Las Vegas revolves around the slumping real estate market.
Of course, it's not surprising if you are looking to sell your house. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson on why bad news involving gambling is bad news for Las Vegas29 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Casino owners enjoy increasingly robust revenue streams from luxurious hotel suites, gourmet restaurants and exciting entertainment, not to mention nightclubs selling $25 bottles of vodka for $300.
Clearly casino gambling no longer sets Las Vegas and Nevada apart from the rest ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson on why, despite all the criticism, Wynn stands behind his tip-sharing plan8 July 2007
Among the issues I'm writing about this week, I first want to note the large number of responses I received following my column last week.
In that column I reported Steve Wynn's plans to keep the tip-sharing plan he's instituted on his casino floor at Wynn Las Vegas, and wrote that I supported a business owner's right to balance the compensation of his employees, even tipped workers. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson on why Wynn's tip-sharing plan is both the fair and the right thing to do2 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- I spent an hour last weekend at Wynn Las Vegas talking with Steve Wynn about the ongoing controversy surrounding the property's tip-sharing system.
Wynn hasn't spoken to the news media about his dealers' vote seven weeks ago to have the Transport Workers Union represent them in contract negotiations with Wynn Las Vegas. ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson on the courage it will take to tackle a simple governor and a greedy paper6 June 2007
NEVADA -- Last July I wrote a column explaining why the city's casino executives were backing Jim Gibbons in the Republican primary to select a nominee for governor.
I thought Lorraine Hunt was the Republican candidate who was closest philosophically to the gamers, and she had won decisive victories in ... (read more)
Jeff Simpson tells why Kerkorian's bombshell is one of the biggest to hit Las Vegas' business world28 May 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- In the nearly eight years I've spent covering the casino industry, there have been few public announcements as dramatic as the short announcement made Monday afternoon by Kirk Kerkorian's investment arm, Tracinda Corp.
Kerkorian wants to buy Bellagio and CityCenter, and wants to ... (read more)
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