Welcome to the policy casino, where the house always wins but the rules keep changing. I’m here to guide you through Nevada’s changing gaming world. Imagine Moneyball meets Ocean’s Eleven, but with tax lawyers as the heroes. We’re balancing profits with strict rules. Global rules like BEPS 2.0 and OECD changes are making big waves. How do these affect the…
Author: Isabel Allende
Definitions & Data Hygiene
Welcome to Vegas, where what happens in the data department absolutely shouldn’t stay in the data department. We’re about to clean up your analytical toolkit with the precision of a casino pit boss counting chips. Think you know revenue reporting? Let’s separate the high rollers from the penny slots. The difference between gross revenue and net win isn’t just accounting…
Portfolio Overview & Asset Strategy
Imagine playing Monopoly but with real billion-dollar properties. That’s what MGM has been doing. They’ve made a financial plan so smart, it would impress Gordon Gekko. Their strategy is to sell the casinos but keep running them. It’s like the “house always wins” rule. They get the money from selling properties and keep earning from casinos. The $17.2 billion VICI…
Property Profile & Brand Thesis
What makes a luxury resort stand out like James Bond? We’re looking at a brand that doesn’t just compete. It defines the entire premium segment. This brand doesn’t follow trends; it masters luxury with smart money moves. They’ve spent $375 million in Las Vegas to keep their luxury high. And they do it all with a 4.3x net leverage ratio…