I agree, another casino cartel spot is not wanted. Maybe Koch just does this as a land deal, maybe they have VICI envy, and they will disengage upon completion. Unfortunately the two leading “casino management” companies are the ones we are all sick of… Koch is from Kansas, they should find a Native American tribe to partner with…
]]>You’re probably right. I despise Koch. But I still think if there has to be anyone owning a casino there, it’s better on balance for it to not be MGM or Caesars. Cosmo going to MGM is bad enough. It doesn’t mean I’ll patron FB, but it’s better for the overall ecosystem to diversify ownership even a little bit.
]]>Koch does not have a track record in hospitality or gaming, and it’s highly doubtful to me that a gaming license is achievable for them. The Gaming Control Board can see with their own eyes that Koch throws hundreds of millions around to get it’s way, often times trying very hard to hide it from scrutiny. If they value their autonomy they will tread cautiously with an entity that lies about things like healthcare. And Nostradamus is safe, your “predictions” about a brand new strip resort being high priced is not exactly earth shattering…
]]>If you think being owned by Koch Industries is better than MGM or Caesars, you’re in for major disappointment.
And I’m not even talking about Koch’s political activities. The way they operate is virtually identical to the way the Las Vegas casino duopoly operates.
Prediction: The Fontainebleau will have sky-high resort fees. They will have sky-high parking fees. And, they will nickel and dime guests whenever possible.
]]>Thanks for the catch. Much appreciated.
]]>Yep, it’s the blue building, across from Circus Circus.
]]>I will never not make fun of Sahara until the ownership changes.
]]>So what’s left, a potential Basketball Stadium where Wet n’ Wild used to be? Something better taking up the space wasted on that Las Vegas Festival Grounds? Maybe Circus Circus owner Phil Ruffin does the right thing and turn Adventuredome into a 3rd Nickelodeon Theme Park (aka make it two to three times the size it is now!)?
Are we still poking fun at the Sahara? ???? I don’t hate the place, I just miss the original Moroccan themed steakhouse (and yeah I kind of miss those 2 guys with the ???? ‘s out front – tacky statues are so Vegas!)
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