Did anyone else watch “The League” on FX? One of the most underrated shows on television, it’s also responsible for most of what I know about fantasy football, which admittedly leaves some gaps. There’s an episode where... more
Macau’s 2Q26 results season has wrapped up and once again the biggest topic of discussion across the operator earnings calls was the competitive operating environment and how this continues to weigh on margins. Needless... more
The National Football League is set to kick off its season. FanDuel and DraftKings will also kick off theirs. The football teams will battle each other for 18 weeks. Each team hopes to proceed into the playoffs and then... more
I’m not an expert in many areas of the gaming industry. Technology (what’s AI?) and security/surveillance are two. I’m knowledgeable enough in some areas like slot operations, HR, and food and beverage, but I wouldn’t... more
Recently, a friend and I were discussing smoking in casinos. He wondered how the casinos in New Jersey have managed to fight off the anti-smoking efforts. It is an interesting question and not just in the Garden State,... more
You probably don’t need a reminder from Bob Dylan to know that “the times they are a-changin’.” That’s certainly true on the casino floor, where you can no longer find a roll of nickels, a... more
In the world of casino gambling in land-based establishments, there is nothing quite like table games. Many of them come and go. Some go on and on. It is this columnist’s hope that the good old-fashioned craps table... more
With the record summer heat upon us all, it may be difficult to recall the Winter Olympics last February. But some of you might remember ice skater Ilia Malinin (aka “The Quad God”). He surprised almost everyone by... more
Marketers love building things. Brand platforms, loyalty programs, content ecosystems, customer journeys with enough touchpoints to qualify as a long-term relationship. And lately, everybody wants to build a community.... more
George Joseph’s long tenure in gaming protection started as an obsession with magic. He left his native Detroit to work in Las Vegas in the 1970s as a magician and lounge singer. “I describe myself as The Luckiest Guy... more
