Originally Posted by slowplay

I don't know the answer to that question.

At most properties, the first time you hear about a corporate action is a "courtesy" call to the MEC Chairman late the night prior to the corporate announcement. If they were to know in advance of the announcement, they would have to sign SEC non-disclosure agreements (insider trading), but they would at least have the access necessary to influence a management decision. That's a big leap, from being told what's happening to participating at any level in shaping what's going to happen. I believe your MEC is having an effect.