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25 wrz 2023 · Sibella scandal spreads; Supremes forestall Seminoles. Posted on September 19, 2023 by David McKee. Flinging Resorts World Las Vegas CEO Scott Sibella to the wolves might not have saved Genting Group ‘s bacon—and may have inflicted collateral damage on MGM Resorts International.
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David McKee has been covering the casino industry for over...
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David McKee has been covering the casino industry for over 12 years. He is a three-time Nevada Press Association award-winner, including “Best Investigative or In-depth Story” for his coverage of the downtown Las Vegas casino scene.
I've heard both a "george" and also a "richard" occasionally used as rhyming slang in the way that Barney highlights. However, the expression "There are two kind of guys, stiffs and Georges" to me sounds American, with its usage of both "guy" and "stiff", and if it is of US origin, then the rhyming slang explanation doesn't stand up.
30 sty 2003 · The phrase was used by a waitress in a casino. The "stiff" in question was someone who was very mean & unfriendly (he never tipped) while the "George" was talkative and generous. This pretty much ties in with ESC's explanation. Being CSI, the stiff was also a stiff before long.
29 gru 2021 · Las Vegas explodes. Posted on December 29, 2021 by David McKee. But in a good way. Despite having one less weekend in which to gamble than in 2019, gaming revenues were off the charts last November. The Las Vegas Strip vaulted 46% to $755 million and locals revenues, expected to level … Continue reading →.
14 sie 2002 · I've heard both a "george" and also a "richard" occasionally used as rhyming slang in the way that Barney highlights. However, the expression "There are two kind of guys, stiffs and Georges" to me sounds American, with its usage of both "guy" and "stiff", and if it is of US origin, then the rhyming slang explanation doesn't stand up.
I edit the current quartet of Las Vegas Advisor.com blogs, including writing one, "Stiffs & Georges." I am also part of the team that writes the ongoing "Question of the Day" series.
