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    January 26, 2012

    Mitt Romney Takes Slumlord Money While Newt Gingrinch Is Propped Up By Casino Under Federal Probe

    ​In the race for the White House, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich don't seem to have a problem taking money from corporate pirates accused of breaking the law to maximize their profits. Romney has collected at least $100,000 from a Miami-based investment fund that owns run down apartment buildings i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    Greater Miami Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Destination Casino Resorts

    ​Yesterday, Miami's largest business organization put its support behind destination casino resorts, which should please its new landlord. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution to back the proposed state casino bill that might allow Malaysian-based Genting to turn the site of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Lincoln Diaz-Balart Lies While Shilling for Genting In Herald Op-Ed Piece

    Lincoln Diaz-Balart wants you to bet on Genting.In Saturday's edition of the Miami Herald, former U.S. Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart penned an opinion letter shilling for his client, Genting, the Malaysian-based gaming conglomerate that wants to transform the last prime piece of downtown Miami's w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Carlos Gimenez, Getting Cash From Genting and Magic City Casino, Tests His Loyalty

    Genting Americas President Colin Au and Mayor Carlos Gimenez​Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez could soon be at odds with two major casino operators supporting his re-election run in 2012. That's because a pair of state bills that would pave the way for three destination mega-resorts with full-scale ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Donald Trump to Buy Doral Golf Resort & Spa

    ​Donald Trump may no longer be flirting with becoming the leader of the free world, but he's extending his empire of golf resorts by agreeing to purchase the Doral Golf Resort & Spa for a cool $170 million. The property was put into bankruptcy earlier this year.

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    Bill Would Allow Three New Mega-Casinos in South Florida

    Genting's Resorts World Miami may have the most concrete and eye popping plans, but if the Florida legislature approves resort-style casinos don't expect it to be the only mega gambling venue to pop up in our community. Two South Florida Republicans are preparing to unveil their gambling b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Las Vegas Sands Looking Into Possibility of Rival Casino Plans in Downtown

    Las Vegas Sands, a casino resort company that counts Las Vegas's giant Venetian resort as its crown jewel, for years has been trying to butter up the Florida Legislature to allow gambling. The company was none too pleased when arch-rival Genting came into downtown Miami and announced a massive ... More >>

  • News

    September 29, 2011

    Three Miami mayors block Genting casino

    Las Vegas Sands, a casino resort company that counts Las Vegas's giant Venetian resort as its crown jewel, for years has been trying to butter up the Florida Legislature to allow gambling. The company was none too pleased when arch-rival Genting came into downtown Miami and announced a massive ... More >>

  • News

    September 22, 2011

    Genting casino will kill Miami and Miami Beach

    Las Vegas Sands, a casino resort company that counts Las Vegas's giant Venetian resort as its crown jewel, for years has been trying to butter up the Florida Legislature to allow gambling. The company was none too pleased when arch-rival Genting came into downtown Miami and announced a massive ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Genting Casino Will Kill Miami and Miami Beach

    Luther "Luke" Campbell, the man whose booty-shaking madness made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Campbell explains why the Genting Group, the Malaysian gambling company that bought the Miami Herald and Omni properties, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Movie Theaters Lie: Large Popcorn Equals Three Big Macs

    via Flickr CA_JimNot so cute and innocent once you know him inside and out. ​I long ago stopped eating the offerings at movie theater concession stands. So long ago that I can't remember when I started loading up at Walgreen's and sneaking in healthier, fresher, and better-priced snacks. The reaso ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    Solid-Gold Bunny Suits

    via Flickr CA_JimNot so cute and innocent once you know him inside and out. ​I long ago stopped eating the offerings at movie theater concession stands. So long ago that I can't remember when I started loading up at Walgreen's and sneaking in healthier, fresher, and better-priced snacks. The reaso ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    Lawmakers Propose Full Casinos on Florida Beaches

    ​A full service casino resort may someday soon find itself on Miami Beach. Ironic considering the lawmaker baking the new gambling rules, Fort Lauderdale Republican State Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff, campaigned on an anti-gambling platform.Bogdanoff, backed by Las Vegas mogul Sheldon Adelson, wants to al ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    One Meeeeeelion Dollars

    ​A full service casino resort may someday soon find itself on Miami Beach. Ironic considering the lawmaker baking the new gambling rules, Fort Lauderdale Republican State Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff, campaigned on an anti-gambling platform.Bogdanoff, backed by Las Vegas mogul Sheldon Adelson, wants to al ... More >>

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