Friday, January 29, 2010

MGM Mirage Willing to Bow Out of Borgata

For years, New Jersey regulators have raised concerns about the suitability of casino company MGM Mirage's business partner in China. Now, MGM Mirage has an answer: cash out of Atlantic City.

The company plans to divest its 50% stake in the Borgata casino resort, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said this week. Although it has been scouting for buyers it hasn't come to a deal, according to two people with knowledge of the talks.

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Judge to Harrah’s: Turn over records on high roller’s intoxication claims

A Clark County District Court ruled today that Harrah's Entertainment must turn over records to attorneys representing a high roller who allegedly owes $14.7 million in gambling debts.

Terrance Watanabe alleges Harrah’s Entertainment not only kept him drunk but provided him drugs to induce his massive gambling losses.

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