Monthly Archives: July 2017

bitcoin 101 | Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
July 28, 2017 Jeff

bitcoin 101 | Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

One of the most interesting things to happen in the past few years in finance has been the introduction of the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. The money you have in your wallet or your bank account only has value because a government says it has value. Bitcoins were designed to replace those government issued currencies.

Park MGM Renderings Are Here, Say Goodbye To Monte Carlo
July 27, 2017 Marc

Las Vegas | Park MGM Renderings Are Here, Say Goodbye To Monte Carlo

Construction work at Monte Carlo is more of a burden on the company than they expected. The place was a wreck when I visited a few weeks ago. There are curtains and construction work being done everywhere. Monte Carlo is dragging down overall performance of the company. That said, it’s onward and upward.

Learning And Loving Pai Gow Poker
July 20, 2017 Marc

Learning and Loving Pai Gow Poker in Vegas

When I first started visiting Las Vegas, my friends and I would almost exclusively play blackjack. Then I learned about Pai Gow Poker and everything changed! I’m not sure of exactly how we found out about Pai Gow Poker but it was at Mandalay Bay.

Caesars Looks Outside Of Casinos For Revenue
July 15, 2017 Marc

Caesars Looks Outside Of Casinos For Revenue

Most casino operators in Las Vegas prefer to have a revenue split close to MGM than Caesars. In fact, Caesars wants to have a revenue split closer to MGM Resorts. The two casino operators have different approaches to their companies. MGM Resorts is expanding with new casinos and a massive profit growth plan. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment is looking elsewhere to generate revenue.