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The woes of the economic crises....

Discussion in 'Poker News' started by Felt Lizard, Mar 13, 2009.

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  1. Felt Lizard

    Felt Lizard Well-Known Member

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  2. Button Potato

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    Sadly - we may see a bankruptcy very soon for MGM MIRAGE. They were unable to refinance their revolving operational credit line. Sad times in Sin City.<O:razz:</O:razz:<O:razz:</O:razz:
     
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  3. jamby

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    That is sad news. Just read last week that the privately owned Station Casinos chain is in even more trouble than previously reported too and may not make it through '09.
     
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  4. Nexttime

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    More chips on the market!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    I was just getting ready to buy a package deal to Bally's, I'm now rethinking this since I would be paying up front.
     
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  6. EmptyPocs

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    That may be fun to say, but unfortunately no one will be buying much this year.
    Or am I just speaking for myself?
     
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    well since the nevada gaming commission requires destruction of the chips, we're out of luck anyway :sad:
     
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  8. whataboutj

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    A Bancrupcy for MGM/Mirage would be a resturcturing Banrupcy I assume, not a "Close the doors" version. Either way it is not good but I can't see the MGM/Mirage hotels closing their doors any time soon
     
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  9. Jeff

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    This is not the first downturn that has trapped Station Casinos, they were teetering in prior difficult economic times. Mr. Trump has a long history of stiffing his creditors. This too shall pass as will the rest of our economic woes.
     
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  10. Button Potato

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    I don't think it will be either - it will probably be a break-up and sale of assets. Sadly it appears that they are considering selling Bellagio to the highest bidder. They already have an agreement in place to sell Treasure Island.
     
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    Word on the streets is that the MGM @ foxwoods is for sale too.
     
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  12. EmptyPocs

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    go for it
     
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    Hmm, I suppose I could mortgage paulson...
     
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    I doubt you'd qualify for a mortgage right now (and by "you" I mean Paulson). With all the casinos on the verge of bankruptcy, I can't imagine many are replacing their racks right now... so Paulson's revenue must be ~0 right now.

    Hmmm... so who's really going to buy Paulson when they go up for sale over the next few months?
     
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    Maybe they could be persuaded to do customs...
     
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    How dare you sir! Implying that I don't actually OWN paulson!! :stunned::stunned:


     
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  17. EmptyPocs

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    the nerve! :mad:
     
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  18. Button Potato

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    I know that you guys know but anyone can own Paulson - they are listed on the NASDAQ (GPIC). By the way, their stock is actually up YTD.
     
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    Group buy! :wink:
     
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    New news...

     
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