Everyday Las Vegas: Local Life in a Tourist Town by Rex J. Rowley My rating: 3 of 5 stars Rex Rowley is an educated observer of Las Vegas and I’m glad that he has written this commentary on the daily… Continue Reading
Double Down: Reflections on Gambling and Loss by Frederick Barthelme My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Double Down” is a book written by two literature professor brothers who become addicted to casino gambling in Mississippi. The book describes their family… Continue Reading
Pooling online poker rooms is the key to the successful online poker market in the US. Pooling players among states will benefit players by providing more games and liquidity. For operators, pooling players will help provide scale and increase profitability. I… Continue Reading
Acquisition in Griffintown, Montreal First Capital Realty completed the first purchase in a two-step initial acquisition of newly developed mixed-use, retail and office assets in the heart of downtown Montreal’s revitalized Griffintown neighbourhood. Including its future second step, the transaction entails the acquisition… Continue Reading
InterRent acquires additional properties in Mississauga with a 5.3% cap rate, probably a reasonable yield considering these tenants are lower than “A” class, but with a cost to borrow below 5.3%, the purchase will be accretive. I would rather own… Continue Reading
I’m getting pretty excited about my upcoming winter trip to Vegas. It starts on Oct 6th and ends on December 28th. As my time in Las Vegas has increased over the past several years, my planning has become more detailed… Continue Reading
Fresh start for PokerStars may revitalize N.J. gambling If online gaming regulation happens on a state by state basis, then it will be a slow slog for Pokerstars as it re-enters the US online poker market. But if the federal… Continue Reading
The Bunnyfish That Ate Downtown – Vegas Seven
Activist investors see real estate as key to Pinnacle, Boyd
Shop Class Not for Slackers as Mechanic Out-Earns Peers
