Writer: Buddy Frank
Frank Floor Talk: Mr. Poker — Doyle Brunson (1933-2023)
He is tied for second place among the greatest poker players with 10 “World Series of Poker” (WSOP) bracelets. But none of those ahead of... more
Frank Floor Talk: Slot Check – The next big thing?
“Why not do something crazy, like sharing your entire slot database with your players? They could see your hold percentages, jackpot... more
Frank Floor Talk: IGA 2023 – Small random notes
CDC Gaming’ “From The Floor” and their “Focus” series did a great job of covering the recent Indian Gaming Association’s Tradeshow and... more
IGA Tradeshow: “Slots Still the Cash Cow”
The title of this panel at the Indian Gaming Association conference this week in San Diego was probably written by Captain Obvious. Of... more
Frank Floor Talk: Book Review — Chip War
“Chip War” by Chris Miller 430 pp., 2022, $30.00, Scribner In our business, you might think the “Chip War” is about the battle... more
Frank Floor Talk: Why not share more?
“Minimum standards are a joke.” When surveillance and security expert Willy Allison said that recently, it’s not because he doesn’t respect... more
Frank Floor Talk: Acknowledgements
In most non-fiction books, there is a seldom-read section in the front or back known as “Acknowledgments”. For most readers, it’s of little... more
Frank Floor Talk: Book Review — Las Vegas’ Dunes Hotel-Casino
Las Vegas’ Dunes Hotel-Casino by Geno Munari 513 pp., 2021, $25.99, Trine Day LLC I don’t know why, but I’m fascinated with stories... more
Frank Floor Talk: Is Live Nation hurting casino profits?
Purdue Pharma (the creator of the opioid epidemic) is probably relieved that, at least temporarily, the entertainment megalith known as... more
Frank Floor Talk: 2023 New Year’s wishes
It’s a few weeks past the time for resolutions, but there are still almost 12 months to hope some wishes will come true in 2023 that could... more

