Tag: Opinion
OPINION: Tennis is failing to address gambling-fueled abuse seriously
Wimbledon’s stars will have to endure hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of threatening social media posts and direct messages when the... more
OPINION: Broadway’s right — Jay-Z’s Caesars Palace Times Square casino bid must fail
Broadway was singing a different showtune this week. Luck be a lady… somewhere else! Many of the theater’s powerful unions, landlords,... more
OPINION: Travel leadership arrives in Washington, D.C., not a moment too soon
For too long, America’s travel systems have been pushed to the brink burdened by outdated technology, staffing shortages and inefficient... more
OPINION: The potential economic impacts of full-service casinos in NYC
The game is in full gear for developers who want to win one of NYC’s coveted casino licenses—a victory that many sources say could... more
OPINION: The casino conversation New Yorkers should’ve had years ago but didn’t
Casinos. The topic looming over Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown West lately. “We don’t want a casino!” “We need a seat at the... more
OPINION: Igaming special interests gamble with Maryland’s future
There has been plenty of back and forth in recent weeks on The Baltimore Sun’s opinion pages regarding online gaming, or iGaming. Online... more
OPINION: A casino in Manhattan is the best bet for New York’s future
There’s been a lot of chatter about casinos coming to downstate New York. While the proposals are scattered in locations throughout... more
OPINION: Who ya gonna call about money laundering?
In 2011, I was appointed to the California Gambling Control Commission by Gov. Jerry Brown. I don’t believe he wanted to appoint me to... more
OPINION: After confidential disclosure, Strip casinos get an opportunity for a genuine reset
I have no proof the Nevada Gaming Commission acted intentionally when it disclosed confidential information during its May 23 meeting by... more
OPINION: NFL wants you to think it’s taking sports betting seriously. Don’t be fooled.
The NFL is unmatched when it comes to, well, pretty much everything. Hypocrisy included. The NFL announced Wednesday that it is partnering... more
