Derek stevens detroit

Stevens has found memories of American Coney Island, having frequented the iconic Detroit restaurant while studying at Wayne State. Stevens is a very friendly, down-to-Earth casino owner, but one with a sharp business eye for what the customers want.

Some of his out-of-the box innovations have been great successes. Take the One Bar at Golden Gate for example. He also purchased a Sigma Derby machine that has become immensely popular as well. The arcade-style mechanical horse racing machine is always crowded and noisy with the encouraging shouts of bettors filling the second floor.

Circa, the 1. But it also brings a touch — and a taste — of Detroit, with two of its signature restaurants operated by Michigan folks. The idea for Victory Burger began during a conversation at the Long Bar at The D, where Derek Stevens is known to hold court at his own personalized slot machine.

Keros, a former state basketball champion at Okemos, and Sotiropoulos are taking week turns in Vegas, while the other is in Detroit. The Vegas menu features a Detroit staple, the olive burger, and also some creative shakes, like blends of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Captain Crunch Berries.

The Michigan State fans also like to point out the score on the scoreboard that hangs above the dining area — 27 guest, 23 home, which astute football fans will recognize as the final score from the Michigan State-Michigan game, otherwise known as the "Trouble with the Snap" game. Paul Saginaw and I met up in Vegas and we decided Paul would do this one himself. The sports betting industry is really a super-high-growth industry.

But the one thing I think maybe is misunderstood is the importance of a great brick-and-mortar sportsbook. I view an increase in legalized wagering in other states as great for the sports betting industry and great for the sports franchises, the fans, and the food and beverage components for people who are at games. My customer is a hour to hour customer who has different needs and requirements. I need to have a broad range of restaurants and attractions.

Detroit casinos have a lot more splash play — people coming in for a couple of hours after a Red Wings game or before a Tigers game or hanging out in Greektown.

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